Second Visit 2012 - Day 3 Part 2: Time to Go

Dale and I both had a great time recreating with our friends Mike, Charisse, and their daughter Shayla. But alas, all good things must end. Charisse snapped the above photo of Mike and me while waiting for the ferry to take us back to Bayfield.

Second Visit 2012 - Day 3 Part 1: Decorative Beach Towels

Coffee with Dale on the deck this morning. The railing has been decorated with these colorful beach towels since yesterday afternoon. Although I've been to Big Bay Town Park at least a couple of times, I can't believe that in all the years I've come up here I've never gone swimming or even sunning there. I'm glad Mike, Charisse, and Shayla got to go yesterday. They said they had a wonderful time.

Second Visit 2012 - Day 2 Part 2: Happy Hour

Glorious evening for cocktails on Dale's deck. Mike and I drank martini's.

Second Visit 2012 - Day 2 Part 1: Coffee Time

Coffee on the Dale's deck this morning. Mike joined me followed by Charisse. That feeling of not being bound by obligations is finally starting to set in. Sometimes, and this year is a prime example with my graduate class starting right after finishing up teaching, you just need to get out of your natural habitat to be able to relax. After coffee I took a walk to Mission Hill and got a raspberry scone.

Second Visit 2012 - Day 1 Part 1: The Drive Up

Back on the road again, this time with our friends Mike, Charisse, and their daughter Shayla. Stopped for lunch at the River Street Family Restaurant in Spooner, Wisconsin. That was some rib-stickin' good food. Our server had E.S.P and knew that Charisse wanted an Arnie Palmer for a beverage before she could even open her mouth. Now THAT'S good service...