Good-Bye 2011
There should be some sort of deep reflecting that happens on the last day of the calendar year. As I always say, "should" is a fantasy. There will be no deep last day of the year blog from me …
Year: 2011
Time Consumers
While visiting with family over the holidays I was introduced to a couple of interesting time consumers. The first one is Words with Friends on my Android phone. I’m sure most of you are familiar with this frustrating and …
It’s a Crazy World Out There
I have no problem admitting I live in my own little bubble and I happen to like it here. I don’t subscribe to newspapers or magazines and we don’t pay for any television reception. The only radio station we …
Burning Restrictions in December
This has to be a first for issuing burning restrictions in Minnesota in December. While snowflakes fall gently from the sky today on the Gunflint Trail elsewhere in Minnesota the ground is brown. The lack of precipitation has caused drought …
A Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride
What a wonderful way to spend an evening on the Gunflint Trail. A horse drawn sleigh ride at Okontoe is a magical experience. Especially on a clear night like tonight when the stars are out shining brightly. There’s …
Too Warm for Winter
The temperature reached a high of 41 degrees on the Gunflint Trail today. That is way too warm for winter. I’m ready for piles of snow, groomed ski trails and thoroughly frozen lakes for traveling on with snowshoes, skis or …
Christmas Day in the BWCA
What a perfect place the Boundary Waters would be to spend Christmas Day. Especially on a day like today when the temperature is pushing 30 degrees. It’s definitely a winter wonderland with the frozen lakes and snow sticking to the trees and covering the …
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Wishing you safe travels this Christmas Eve Day. May your day be merry and bright.
The Fox and the Hound Named Rugby
I love having four fox in our neighborhood but our dog Rugby is less than thrilled. He’ll be lazily resting on the couch when one will appear on the deck and then he’ll launch toward the door with gusto. …
Got Snow? We do.
According to the weather experts we’re one of the few places in the state of Minnesota that has snow right now. I guess we are very lucky to have it. Even in Grand Marais there isn’t snow except for …