Main Street Madeline Island 2012 - Kayaks

Apostle Islands Kayaks

Main Street Madeline Island 2012 - Car

Main Street Madeline Island 2012 - Bunting

Main Street Madeline Island 2012 - Truck

This truck has been sitting in a vacant lot on Main Street for at least a few years.

Main Street Madeline Island 2012 - House

Main Street Madeline Island 2012 - Island Carvers

Main Street Madeline Island 2012

Madeline Island Ferry Line Office on Main Street in La Pointe, Wisconsin.

Apostle Islands Lighthouse Plate

Plate purchased in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

Third Visit 2012 Day 4 - Norske Nook

Stopped at the Norske Nook in Hayward on the way back home. Always delicious.

Third Visit 2012 Day 4 - Bayfield

I just had to let Dale get back at me for the preceding post.

Third Visit 2012 Day 4 - The Ferry Pulls Away

Time to bring Dale home.

Third Visit 2012 Day 4 - Time to Bring Dale Home

Third Visit 2012 Day 4 - The Muffin Man

Got Dale's apartment cleaned up this morning. We made the 9:15 ferry. Got my last blueberry muffin of the season from Mission Hill Coffee. These are the best blueberry muffins I've ever had. Seriously.

Third Visit 2012 - Day 3 Part 3

Third Visit 2012 Day 3 - Grandpa Tony's

Got some ice cream from Grandpa Tony's this afternoon. The flavor? Elephant Tracks. How was it? Divine. I look forward to this every summer.

Third Visit 2012 Day 3 - Gary and Warren Depart

Gary and Warren left this morning. As always, they were really great guests.

Third Visit 2012 Day 2 - Pizza from Grandpa Tony's

After a long, hot, yet very enjoyable day in Bayfield, we decided to eat in. Warren, Gary, and I went to Grandpa Tony's for pizza to bring home and timed it for when Dale got back from work. Yum - all I can say is yum.

Third Visit 2012 Day 2 - Tommy's

Gary and Warren were curious to see what Tommy's Burned Down Bar was all about so we hit happy hour after returning from Bayfield.  I don't think I've been since about 2005. The gin and tonics were great and the atmosphere, as always, was amusing.  Dale couldn't join us as he had to work.

Third Visit 2012 Day 2 - Shopping in Bayfield

There were lots of shops to visit after having lunch at Maggie's. One of my favorites is Sweet Sailing. They've got great candy. I always like getting the chocolate peanut cluster or the toffee. Gary was into the licorice and Warren just had to point out the Sugar Daddies. There was lots of taffy available too.

Third Visit 2012 Day 2 - Lunch in Bayfield

Dale, Warren, Gary, and I had lunch at Maggie's in Bayfield. There is no way to miss the flamingo decor.

Third Visit 2012 Day 2 - Jaunt to Bayfield

Dale, Gary, Warren, and I took the ferry to Bayfield to have lunch and then do some shopping.  Sadly, it was overcast during the ferry ride over.

Third Visit 2012 Day 1 - Happy Hour & Dinner

Warren, Gary, Dale, had cocktails at home and then dinner at The Pub. We sat at a table by the window. The view of the lake is lovely even at dusk.

Third Visit 2012 Day 1 - Waiting in Bayfield with Gary and Warren 3 part 2

Waiting in Bayfield for the ferry.

Third Visit 2012 Day 1 - The Drive Up

Drove up this morning with our friends, Gary and Warren. We stopped in Washburn at the IGA for groceries.

Madeline Island 2012 - La Pointe Sunset

Madeline Island 2012 - The Temperature

Today I texted Dale to tell him that we made it to 100 degrees. He texted me back saying that it was 54 degrees up on the Island. Later he texted me this cute picture of himself wrapped in a blankie (I framed it).

Main Street Madeline Island 2012 - The Post Office

According to the website superiortrails.com, the Post Office on Madeline Island "began life in 1900 as the dining room addition to the original Old Mission Inn (1832)".