Do the Rats always Win?
Home from vacation and back to the rat race. There’s unpacking to do, mounds of laundry to wash and vacation toys to be put away until next summer. Then there’s the phone calls to return, mail to go through …
Christmas in November
There’s something wrong about playing miniature golf in 70 degree weather while listening to Christmas music. That is what we did the other day. Christmas decorations and lights adorned the palm trees as they swayed in the warm sea …
Weekend Fun
There are a few things to look forward to this weekend, especially if you will be up in our neck of the woods. The Cook County Vikings Football team will play in the first round of the State Championship …
It’s Beginning to look alot like Winter
Not in Florida, but I hear there is snow on the ground on the Gunflint Trail. The temperatures have been cold and there’s more snow and cold in the forecast. Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly …
Kayaking the Coast
The best part of every Paddlesport Industry Association Conference is the opportunity to paddle. Of course this year’s conference in Panama City Beach, Florida isn’t any different and we were able to get out and paddle. A group …
More Reminders of Home
The kids and I spent another wonderful day in Florida while Mike was in meetings and classes all day long. We went to Marine World and saw lots of great sea creatures and then went to a State …
Just Like Home, Almost
Yesterday was another gorgeous, cloudless day in paradise. Palm trees swayed in the light breeze and the blue water sparkled under the bright sun. The conference didn’t officially begin until last night at the Presiden’ts Reception so yesterday was a play day …
Paddlesport Industry Association
I’m in Panama City, Florida for the Paddlesport Industry Association Annual Conference and Trade Show. This is Mike’s last conference as President of the National Association so we are here for a week with the kids. The weather …
Seagull Lake Loss
Halloween Night was windy and blustery on the Gunflint Trail. It isn’t uncommon for trees to fall onto the Trail and many people travel with saws and chainsaws in their vehicles for this very reason. This is what Ken Petersen …
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Sometimes you just have to stop in amazement and look at the beauty surrounding you. That is what I had to do the other night when I was driving home from Grand Marais. The setting sun and clouds were …