Island 2018 - Second Trip Fourth Day: Noise

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

At around 9 a.m. this morning it sounded like someone started a semi-truck in Dale's backyard. I glanced outside and noticed the sound seemed to be coming from the building across the way. Well, the "semi-truck" was very loud and ran for about an hour. I don't think the amount of noise is any different than any other year so I'm not sure why I'm so sensitive to it this visit. Maybe because I'm trying to pay a bit more attention to my own self care than usual. I just find it odd that the noise in this town is louder that what I experience in my own city neighborhood.

Island 2018 - Second Trip Third Day: Blueberry Muffin

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

After Athena's walk I hightailed it to Mission Hill Coffee for one of Marie's famous homemade blueberry muffins. I commented to her how nice and quiet it was in the shop. Based on what she told me I think she was enjoying the post 4th of July lull. She recounted how crazy the whole week had been. With the holiday falling on a Wednesday it was like there were two 5-day weekends to pick from on either end of the big day. I wouldn't be surprised is some folks just took the whole week off. She also mentioned that demanding and entitled customers are really at an epidemic level this year. I told her that based on some of the things I've seen I had to agree with her. One example was a man at the Beach Club who asked the bartender if she'd go to the shop across the street and buy cigars for him. Another example was a woman who drove onto the ferry to Bayfield, left her car to go get coffee and kept the ferry waiting while she was gone.

Island 2017 - 2nd Trip Day 4: Blueberry Muffin

Monday, July 3, 2017

Started the day with a blueberry muffin at Mission Hill Coffee. I asked Marie while she rang me up if she would be open on the fourth. She said she would. I told her it made sense most businesses would be since it had to be a big money making day due to all the tourists. She said, "Yeah, but I'm the only business open for the parade." I asked her if she's ever seen the parade. She said, "I bought this place 18 years ago and I think I saw it the first year. Otherwise, no."

Island 2017 - 1st Trip Day 3: Marie's Muffins

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Stopped by Mission Hill this morning for a blueberry muffin but they were out. Marie, the proprietor, told me they go fast. I told her that I'm from Minnesota and that we actually have a state muffin, blueberry of coarse, but that the best blueberry muffins I've ever had are from Wisconsin - hers! She told me that the secret is less sugar and more blueberries. I told her she read my mind and that part of the reason I love them so much is that they're not overly sweet. She also said they're not cake. I told her she read my mind again because the other reason I love them is because they're not dense. I asked if she ever gave out the recipe. She said she would and that that was a wonderful compliment.

Madeline Island 2015: First Trip Day 3 - 4th of July Parade: Gilligan's Island

Saturday, July 4th, 2015

I thought the Gilligan's Island float was loads of  fun. After the parade I found Ginger and Mary Ann and asked if I could have my picture taken with them. They were so sorry that Gilligan and the Skipper had disappeared for the moment and couldn't be in the picture too. They came back about 15 minutes after the first picture with their fellow cast-aways and allowed me to get another photo. Sweet folks. They made my day!

Madeline Island 2015: First Trip Day 3 - 4th of July Parade: Turk's Inn

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Was so disappointed to find out that Turk's Inn in Hayward had closed. Glad to see they still had a presence for the parade.

Madeline Island 2015: First Trip Day 3 - 4th of July Parade: Flag Festooned Jeep

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Madeline Island 2015: First Trip Day 3 - 4th of July Parade: Star Wars

Saturday, July 4, 2015

A very colorful cast of characters.

Madeline Island 2015: First Trip Day 3 - 4th of July Parade: MIMC

 Saturday, July 4, 2015

When the Music Camp's float went by (the sign carriers preceded the violins) the woman standing in front of me as I watched the parade cupped her hands to her mouth and kept screaming "Sing, sing!" She finally shut up when she saw the kids playing violin on the hay bales. 

Madeline Island 2015: First Trip Day 3 - Mission Hill

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Made my morning trek to Mission Hill for my daily blueberry muffin.

Found this fellow parked outside the coffee shop.

Madeline Island 2015: First Trip Day 3 - Tommy's

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Second photo was taken this year but is obviously signage from last summer. It's a perfect example of the concept of island time.

Madeline Island 2013 - First Visit: More Inline Marathon Photos

And they're off!

Madeline Island 2013 - First Visit: Apostle Island's Inline Marathon

On Sunday morning it was fun to watch the crowds of inline skaters gather together before the beginning of the Apostle Islands Inline Marathon. Watching the event begin was exciting too. 

Leavin' Things About

On Madeline Island, people just have a way of leaving things about...
Photos taken July 2012.