Island 2017 - 2nd Trip Day 8: Farmhouse

Friday, July 7, 2017

Brenda and Irv took Dale and me to breakfast at The Farmhouse (the former Ella's). We all ordered the Farmer's Breakfast which doesn't disappoint.  When you order at the counter they give you a cute plastic animal to help them identify your table when they deliver their food. 

It was great to have Brenda and Irv up for a visit. Sadly, they had to leave right after breakfast. They made the long trip up here from Colorado over the course of a number of days and stopped along the way. That's the way I like to take a road trip. It makes it so much more manageable and humane with no more than 6 hours in the car. 

Island 2017 - 2nd Trip Day 7: The Pub

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Dinner at The Pub tonight with Brenda and Irv. So nice to spend time with them on Madeline. I don't think they've been up since 2004 and I'm so glad they were able to make it this year.

Island 2017 - 2nd Trip Day 7: Drive

Thursday, July 6, 2017

After work, Dale took Brenda, Irv, and me on a nice drive from the southern tip of the Island (which I don't think I've been to since 2002!) all the way up to the northern tip. I think Brenda and Irv really loved it.

Island 2017 - 2nd Trip Day 6: Madeline Island Candles

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

After lunch we did a little shopping so Brenda could find a gift for a friend. We ended up at Madeline Island Candles where she decided on a charming candle holder. 

Island 2017 - 2nd Trip Day 6: Brenda and Irv Arrive

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Brenda and Irv arrived this morning and it's so wonderful to have them here. Dale had to work this morning but he stopped over around noon to say hello. After he went back to work, Brenda and Irv took me to lunch at the Beach Club. We had a booth in the back that overlooked the lake and had some time to catch up. So good to see them!

Island 2003 - Madeline Island Motel

Irv and Brenda at the Madeline Island Motel.  The building is no longer in use as a motel. It is now used to house Island staff for the summer.

Island 2003 - More Photos from Brenda

1.  Dale's mom and dad, Brenda and Irv, on the ferry to Madeline Island.
2.  Dale and Irv waiting in Bayfield for the ferry to Madeline Island.
3.  Dale on the ferry as it pulls away from Bayfield.

2003 - Photos from Brenda

1.   (Top) Brenda at the beach.
2.   Dale and Irv on the ferry to Madeline.

Madeline Island 2003

Recently I asked Brenda, Dale's mom, if she had any Madeline Island photos. She did and she sent me some - God bless her. Don't ask me why, but I didn't start snapping photos of Island visits until 2010. Thanks to Brenda I now have some from earlier years. This one is from 2003.

The photo shows what Brenda and Irv (Dale's dad) saw as they waited in Bayfield for the next ferry to Madeline.