Summer Lake Superior Beach Cookout

A couple of weeks ago I organized a beach cookout for my friend, Barb, as well as her daughter and nephew.  We had salad, chicken/veggie foil food, veggie foil food, and fresh blueberry crisp.  It was a fabulous evening with a slight breeze off the Big Lake.  There were no bugs!

We took a walk east to look for the shipwreck.

Someone else's creation....

Libby, Jackson, and Barb....

Libby and me!

The log with spikes are part of a shipwreck.

Sunset....

Lake Superior Summer Beach

A few days ago I just had to spend time on the beach.  I drove east of town and visited one of my favorite beaches.  It was a beautiful evening.

The black sand has gold flakes.  There is not enough to get rich, but I have seen people successfully pan for the gold.

Hurricane River

Wow.  I did not realize it has been so long since I posted on my blog.  As most of you know, the businesses of the summer season does not allow enough time to get everything done.  Other than playing golf on TUesdays, Wednesdays, and some Friday evenings -- the museum occupies all of my time.

Overall it has gone OK.  The number of tourists visiting Grand Marais is crazy.  You would not even know we are in the midst of a global pandemic based on not only the numbers of tourists, but by the behavior of many who do not social distance or wear masks.  However, I do require a mask and hand sanitizing for museum visitors.  Most willingly comply.  A few call me names and storm off. 

Last weekend my only uncle and aunt visited Grand Marais.  On Sunday (short hour day), we took a drive to the Hurricane River.  My aunt loves this spot, so we had to visit it!  Thanks, Doug and Lynne Kane, for the wonderful meals we shared, the conversations, and the PRNL outing.

Back Road drive

Yesterday my local golf course opened. My friends had their own golf cart, so they were allowed to use it. I do not have a regular golf cart, and since we are not yet allowed to rent carts due the Covid-19 restrictions -- I walked the course using a pull cart. It was the first time in decades I walked a golf course. I played the front nine with my friends, and then golfed the front nine again by myself hitting two balls to practice. Having not played for six weeks, my swing was a bit rusty. Newberry Country Club is quite hilly, so I will admit I was exhausted!. My golf watch kept track of miles. I walked seven miles during the round. I drove the back roads home and captured a few photographs.

There was still snow in spots on the north facing slopes.

The water table was high everywhere.

The spring peepers were out and very loud.

Sucker River..

A week ago the snow pile in front of the museum was four feet high.  Temperatures yesterday were in the 60s, so there is not much snow left!