Ice on Upper Red Lake

Let the Fun Begin!!!

http://www.rogerscg.net/Fishing_Report.html

Deer Feeding Station

Deer feeding station at Packsack Canoe Trips and Cabins, thanks to Jane and Gene.  Click here to view live web cam on Fall Lake.  http://elyminnesota.com/live-webcams

Late November Morning in Ely

Sunrise over Whiteside Park November 30th

9 degrees this morning and making Ice

Last catch of the season!

Phil and I managed to catch a few sunnies before pulling the dock up and storing the boat for the season.  Roy Hanson enjoyed eating some of these also!

Celebrating our 49th Year of Marriage!

We started our day driving down highway 2 through Superior National Forest

The day started out cold and rainy but as the day progressed, the clouds passed.

Coming over the hill into Two Harbors the clouds and rain over Lake Superior.

We stopped for a tour of Northern Rail Train Car Suites.  This is a very interesting B&B, each rail car has it's own decor and no two are the same.

We next drove to Cooter's Pottery for a visit and some shopping, of course!

Here is Gary at Flood Bay State Park just north of Two Harbors, the weather was trying to improve.

We traveled south on highway 61 to the Scenic Route down the North Shore.

We pulled over at Stony Point for a picnic lunch, but due to the cool rain, we ate in the car and enjoyed the view.

Here is Nancy at her favorite bench at Leif Erickson Park in Duluth.  Read the quote on the bench!  We attempted the Lake Walk but the walk was cut short due to the rain. 

The view of the Aerial Lift Bridge at Canal Park, Duluth, where we received a parking ticket while parked in front of Duluth Pack.

This picture is of Peabody Docks in Superior Wisconsin, where Frank Scobie Sr. was superintendent.  This was taken from Park Point, Lake Avenue, Duluth.

Notice, no one is swimming today, cool in the 40's with showers.

We went to Inger Park where the tower has been completely refurbished.  The King and Queen of Norway are making an official visit this month.  Our friend Barb has been invited to the reception.  We enjoyed dinner at Black Woods Grille before returning home.

Fire destroys Zup's in Babbitt

http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Fire-Destroys-Zups-In-Babbitt-130497403.html

New Fireplace

We had our fireplace installed just in time for the cool weather.  It was 32 in Ely and 37 again at the cabin this morning. 

Northern Lights

The above Auora was taken from our Dock this past Saturday evening.

Pagami Creek Fire in the BWCA, picture taken from our dock on Bear Island Lake

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/09/12/pagami-creek-fire-grows/

Although the fire is currently 80% contained burst outside the lines occurred this past weekend, 10-8-11.  For the latest update visit http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2534/

Shutters Installed

Nancy and I put new shutters on the cabin.  Finishing touches look great! 

New Kitchen Counter Top

Shown are Phil and Gary installing a new counter top and faucet.  Nancy is pleased with the outcome!!!!  Way to go guys!!!

Spring Lupines

This spring was a great year for the Lupines.  Nancy and I were able to view the local and blooms on the North Shore.  We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.  They are the same plant as the Texas Bluebonnets.  

Dock Repairs

One of the first things we had to do this season was replace the wheels on the dock.  One of our neighbors, Jim Sutton brought his welder and tractor.  We now have two new wheels, Thanks Jim!

Timber Wolf Lodge Burns

http://www.fox21online.com/news/foreclosed-timber-wolf-lodge-burns-1-dead

The Ice is going off Bear Island Lake, April 30, 2011

Thanks to Tom Kroupa for sending the pictures!

Nearing Ice Out

Shawaga Lake April 22, the ice is starting to break up. 

Mrs Birch visits Galveston

The Eyes of Texas are Upon You

Galveston Beach

Holy Sacred Church

Moddy Mansion

Texas Bluebonnets or as we say in Minnesota Lupines

HaaK Winery

Galveston Beach

All The Texas Cousins, or most of them.......

Janis, Phyllis, Roger and Gary

Shirley, Nancy, Phyllis, Roger, and Mary

Nancy, Beau, and Tracey

Shirley and Charles making Hush Puppies

Roger's Wife Mary and Janis's daughter Brandy

Phyllis and Roger's daughter Jamie

Nancy, Janis, and her son James

Phyllis, Tony, Collette, and Jan

Tony and Nicole, nice squeese there Tony!

Tracey and Shelby

Brad, Laney, Mary, and Roger

Shirley, Phyllis, Janis and Roger in Big Daddy's Wagon