More Good News About Don
Don was able to get up and walk around with some assistance yesterday. After spending 12 days on his back in a bed, this is a major feat. He is now pretty much accessory free; no IV’s, Foley, or drain …
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Real Fall in the BWCA
Today resembled a normal Fall day on the Gunflint Trail. It started out with a long, hard rain and ended up with sunny skies. The temperatures have been mild and unseasonably warm still. We haven’t had a frost yet and …
Don is out of ICU
Don has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit and into a more normal hospital room. The MRI did not show any area that needs to be repaired so it appears as though the aneurysm has healed itself. They …
Traffic on the Gunflint Trail
Now that Abby is in Kindergarten either Mike or I have to get up to drive her the 1 mile to the Gunflint Trail. Traffic in the northwoods is common and one can never tell how long it will take …
Another Update
Things are slowly improving with Don’s condition so please keep on praying! He had a cat scan on Wednesday to see how much fluid was left on the brain and the Dr.’s decided to clamp the stent off. Thursday morning another …
Boundary Water’s Weather
It looks like another great weekend for paddling the Boundary Waters. The forecast calls for high temperatures in the mid-70’s during the day and lows only down into the 50’s during the evening. Clear skies are called for with only …
Fire and Rain in the BWCA
The USFS was able to ignite both of the burn units in the Knife Lake Area before our big rain on Monday night. I’m not sure if they consider either of the burns 100% complete, but for now they are …
Update on Don
I wanted to thank everyone who has expressed well wishes to both Don and Marilyn, it is wonderful to have all of the prayers and support. A big thank you for sending cards and for the phone calls showing your …
Burning the Boundary Waters
There are prescribed burns happening this Fall in the BWCA. These burns are to help reduce the amount of down, dead fuel that could contribute to a forest fire. Since the blowdown in 1999, the USFS has been doing a number …
September in the BWCA
What a beautiful start to September we have had. I can’t remember a September that has started out so wonderful for paddling the Boundary Waters. The temperatures have been in the high 60’s and 70’s and on Saturday the high …