Thursday, July 11, 2013

Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Grandpa Tony's

We finally made it to Grandpa Tony's this season!  I had elephant tracks and chocolate peanut butter in a waffle cone.  Dale had malted chocolate in a cup.  So delicious!

Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: The Lupines

Although past their peak, the lupines are still looking rather lovely.  Dale says this year is the longest he's ever seen the lupines last.

Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Beach Club

Lunch at the Beach Club today. Ordered the grilled whitefish sandwich.

Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Athena

Woke up this morning to find Dale heading off for a run and Athena all settled in on the couch.  She's having a much easier time unwinding than I am!!

Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: La Pointe

The ferry got us to La Pointe yesterday shortly before 7:30 p.m.  We unpacked the groceries Dale had picked up in Duluth, got Athena on a quick walk, and then headed to The Pub for dinner.  I had the prime rib and Dale had the whitefish.

Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Drive with Dale

Met Dale in Duluth yesterday as he had to return a rental car.  We drove the rest of the way together and made it to Bayfield in time for the 7:00 p.m. ferry.  It was something of a slow evening for the ferry line.  As we waited  Dale told me the 4th of July had been insanely busy with people coming to the Island and that all four of the ferry boats had been running pretty much non-stop all day.  I had really wanted to come up for the 4th this year but, due to the volume of work required for my summer course, decided against it.  Ah well, maybe next year.

Madeline 2013 - 2nd Trip: Athena

Drove up yesterday afternoon.  Athena was an angel in the car (as always).