Island 2017 - 3rd Trip 2nd Day: Bayfield

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Warren made a delicious dinner last night of steaks on the grill, cole slaw, potatoes, corn on the cob, and more.

This morning we headed over to Mission Hill to get blueberry muffins and coffee. 

Roxanne's in Bayfield

At around 10:30 a.m. we took the ferry over to Bayfield to clomp around. We did some shopping and also stopped at The Candy Shoppe to pick up the blueberry wine bread that Warren and Gary ordered yesterday.

Maggie's

Lunch at Maggie's where I, of course, started out with and Old Fashioned. 

Old Fashioned

Once back on Madeline we all took naps.  After that Gary headed over to the concert with Dale while Warren and I ordered pizza from Grandpa Tony's and picked it up (I had one more Old Fashioned at the Beach Club and Warren had a rum punch while we waited for the pizza). When Dale and Gary returned we ate the pizza while watching The Crown. Blueberry wine bread for dessert. 

Island 2017 - 3rd Trip Day 1: An Old Fashioned Happy Hour

Friday, July 21, 2017

Warren, Gary, and I made good time to Madeline arriving around 5 p.m. Just in time for happy hour. We walked over to the Beach Club. I had and Old Fashioned, Warren had a rum punch, and Dale and Gary had wine. It was nice to see an extra twinkle in Dale's eyes which suggests to me it's sinking in he'll be coming home in a couple days. 

Island 2017 - 3rd Trip Day 1: The Drive In Restaurant

Friday, July 21, 2017

Warren and Gary picked me up around noon to head up to Madeline. On the way, we stopped at The Drive In Restaurant in Grantsburg, Wisconsin for lunch. Yes, the name of the drive in restaurant is The Drive In Restaurant. The decor is 1950s and the food very good. I had a cheeseburger and fries. Warren and I each ordered a root beer float. My understanding is they make their root beer on site. It's pretty awesome. 

I've been driving by their giant root beer mug for years so it was fun to finally stop and check the place out. 

Island 2015 - Fall Trip: Packin' Up

Thursday, October 15, 2015

I've been looking forward to this road trip we're taking with Warren and Gary for a while now. The idea of it has gotten me through some tough weeks of work. I've never been to Madeline Island outside of June or July so I'm looking forward to seeing it in autumn. And no, there were not tons of drugs involved. Only some gin martinis.

Island 2015 - Goofing Off

Friday, October 16, 2015

At the marina.

Island Trip - Fall 2015: Bayfield

Friday, October 16, 2015

After arriving in Bayfield we headed to The Candy Shoppe so Warren could order some wine bread for Gary and him to  pick up on their way home tomorrow.

Island Trip - Fall 2015: The Steak Pit

Friday, October 16, 2015

Had the opportunity to try a Wisconsin supper club tonight. Warren, Gary, Dale, and I are staying on Madeline for the long weekend and we made a special trip to Washburn to try The Steak Pit restaurant.

Island 2015 - Fall Trip: Summary

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Treehouse 2 had a little journal for guests to write in so I left a summary of our weekend.

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.

Big Bay Town Park 1

Here's Dale with our friends Warren and Gary as we head toward the beach at Big Bay Town Park.
Photo taken July 9, 2011.

Bayfield

Warren, Gary, Dale and I ate at Maggie's Restaurant for lunch during our jaunt to Bayfiled.

Island View

A view of Madeline Island from the ferry we took to Bayfield, Wisconsin. During a July 2011 visit from our friends Warren and Gary we took an excursion to Bayfield, Wisconsin. Here is a view of Madeline Island taken from the ferry as we were crossing over.