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what we have been up to. Sometimes we even surprise ourselves!
January
23, 2012:
Mailbox and Buffalo Chili Dinner
January
23, 2012:
New Dulcimer Player and Venison Dinner
January
22, 2012:
Fish Dinner
January
21, 2012:
Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake
January
20, 2012
Dinner and a Movie
January
19, 2012:
Dishwasher Modification
January
18, 2012:
GL
Editor's Note
January
16, 2012:
A winter day at Gilbert Lodge
January
14, 2012:
 Photography
School in Minneapolis
January
13, 2012:
Minneapolis Trip
January
10, 2012:
Walleye Dinner at the Lodge
January
8, 2012:
 Fishing
on Mille Lacs Lake
January
7, 2012:
Holiday Decoration Cleanup
January
4, 2012:
 National Spaghetti Day
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273 stories with 1482 photos in 2011,
682
stories total on this blog so far. |
December 31, 2011: New
Years Eve
December 31, 2011: Minnesota
Gopher Hockey
December 30, 2011: Winter
Weather is here
December 29, 2011: Trains
December 27, 2011: Ice on the
Lake
December 25, 2011:
Christmas Day at Gilbert Lodge
December 24, 2011: Christmas
Baking
Revised 12-25-11
December 23, 2011: Snow arrived
just in time for Christmas
December 22, 2011: Visiting the
Ruhl Family
December 21, 2011:
Winter Solstice
December 20, 2011:
Home-Made Dill Pickles
December 19, 2011: Warm Inside
and Waiting for Santa
December 18, 2011: Skating in
Gilbert Lake and the Christmas Poem
December 17, 2011: Duluth
Sunrise and Lodge Visitors
December 16, 2011:
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
December 16, 2011: Bellisio's
Restaurant in Duluth
December 15, 2011: Dulcimer
Players at the Lodge
December 14, 2011: Christmas is
Coming
December 13, 2011: Taco
Tuesday at Gilbert Lodge
December 12, 2011:
Christmas Letter
December 11, 2011: Gilbert
Lake in Winter
December 10, 2011:
Winter Wonderland
December 9, 2011: Party for
SCUBA divers at Gilbert Lodge
December 8, 2011: Dinner out
with the Schaeffers
Revised 12-09-11
December 7, 2011: Pearl
Harbor Day
December 6, 2011: A visit
from Lon Schmidt
December 5, 2011:
Christmas Party for June Persons
December 4, 2011: James J.
Hill House in St. Paul
December 4, 2011: Mall of America
December 3, 2011: A visit with
Santa Claus
December 3, 2011:
Shopping at the Landmark Center in St. Paul
December 3, 2011: Grand
Meander in St. Paul
December 2, 2011: Holidazzel
Parade in Downtown Minneapolis
December 2, 2011: Dinner at
Murrays Restaurant
December 2, 2011: Macy's
Santaland
December 1, 2011: Happy
Birthday to Josie the Cat
November 30, 2011: Visitors to
Gilbert Lodge
November 29, 2011:
Christmas Decorations are Appearing
November 28, 2011: Steak Dinner
at Gilbert Lodge
November 27, 2011:
Christmas Star on Tower
November 26, 2011:
Holiday Decorating
November 25, 2011: Black
Friday
November 24, 2011:
Thanksgiving
November 23, 2011: Apple Pie
from Scratch
November 22, 2011: Biscuits
and Potato Soup
November 21, 2011:
Canals on Gilbert Lake and Driving Class
November 20, 2011: Legacy
Chorale Choir Concert
November 19, 2011:
Winter is Here
November 18, 2011: Gilbert
Lake is Starting to Freeze
November 17, 2011: Seasonal
Decoration
November 16, 2011:
Library Ladder added to Gilbert Lodge
Revised 11-27-11
November 15, 2011: Moving
Day for Kurt Hanson
November 12, 2011: Dinner
and a Play
November 12, 2011:
Franklin Arts Open House and Muskrat Trapping
November 11, 2011:
Veterans Day
Revised 11-12-11
November 10, 2011: Trains
and Firemen
Revised 11-12-11
November 8, 2011: Turkey
Dinner on a Cool Fall Day
November 6, 2011:
Switched back to Standard Time
November 5, 2011: Last SCUBA
Dives of the Season
November 3, 2011: Deer and Dinner
November 2, 2011: Deep Diver
Paula gets her photo in the newspaper
Updated 11-06-11
October 31, 2011: Halloween
at Gilbert Lodge
October 29, 2011: Deep
Diver Paula carved her pumpkin underwater
October 28, 2011:
Charity dinner with interesting characters
October 27, 2011: Halloween
decorations around Brainerd
October 26, 2011: Chase On The
Lake at Walker, Minnesota
October 25, 2011: Tonic Sol FA
in Bemidji, Minnesota
October 22, 2011:
Oktoberfest at Ruttger's on Bay Lake
October 21, 2011: Fund
raiser for robotics team
October 20, 2011: Haunted
Trail at Northland Arboretum
October 19, 2011: Waste
treatment plant tour
October 17, 2011: A visit
from John Heltemes
October 16, 2011: A drive
along the St. Croix River
October 15, 2011: A visit
to Red Wing, Minnesota
October 10, 2011: The Minnow
heads to drydock
October 9, 2011:
Inspiration Peak in western Minnesota
October 7, 2011:
Oktoberfest at the Northland Arboretum
October 5, 2011: Gilbert
Lake colors are showing
October 4, 2011: Fall
colors in the area
October 3, 2011: Gilbert
Lake in the fall
October 2, 2011: A visit
to Itasca State Park
October 1, 2011: Worldwide Photo Walk
Details
September 30, 2011: Fall cleaning
Details
September 29, 2011: Dinner at Prairie Bay
Details
September 27, 2011: Paula's 400th SCUBA dive
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September 26, 2011: Dinner and a cruise
Details
Revised 10-06-11
September 25, 2011: Firebug Paula
Details
Revised 10-06-11
September 24, 2011: Oktoberfest and Fall Festival in Nisswa,
Minnesota
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September 24, 2011: Alzheimer's fund raising walk
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September 21, 2011: Chili Cook-off
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September 18, 2011: Vietnam veterans welcomed home
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September 17, 2011: Morning fog and apple pie
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Revised 09-20-11
September 15, 2011: Visit from Shane Toven
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September 14, 2011: Late summer weather
Details
September 13, 2011: National Assisted Living Week
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September 11, 2011: Tenth anniversary of 9-11
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September 10, 2011: More experiences on Gilbert Lake
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September 8, 2011: Apples and dinner at the lodge
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September 7, 2011: Peach pie and fishing
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September 5, 2011: Homeward bound
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September 5, 2011: Oliver H. Kelley Farm
Details
September 4, 2011: Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Part 2
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September 4, 2011: Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Part 1
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September 3, 2011: Minnesota State Fair, Part 2
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September 3, 2011: Minnesota State Fair, Part 1
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September 2, 2011: St. Paul trip
Details
August 31, 2011: Dinner at the lodge
Details
August 29, 2011: A walk along Riverside Drive
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August 27, 2011: A visit to the Croft Mine near Crosby, Minnesota
Details
August 25, 2011: Fishing on Gilbert Lake
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August 24, 2011: The Castaway on Lake Alexander
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August 23, 2011: A cure for ants
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August 22, 2011: Buffalo Steak
Details
August 21, 2011: More Gilbert Lodge and the lake
Details
Revised 08-26-11
August 17, 2011: Big Falls and Gull Lake
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August 14, 2011: Relatives visit
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August 13, 2011: Show Days at This Old Farm
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August 13, 2011: Farmer's market
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August 11, 2011: More fun and fishing at Gilbert Lake
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August 10, 2011: Some of Paula's diving escapades with a snapping
turtle
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August 8, 2011: Part two of a photo tour of our native flower yard
Detail
August 8, 2011: Part one of a photo tour of our native flower yard
Detail
August 7, 2011: Visit to the Lindbergh Historic Site
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August 7, 2011: Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
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August 6, 2011: Rain and more rain
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August 5, 2011: The Landing restaurant
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August 4, 2011: Crow Wing County Fair
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August 2, 2011: Gilbert Lake friends
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July 31, 2011: More life at the lodge
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July 30, 2011: Wild Flowers at the lodge
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July 29, 2011: Street work on Island Drive
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July 28, 2011: Fishing on Gilbert Lake
Details
July 27, 2011: A visit to McDonalds
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July 26, 2011: Stuffed Pepper dinner
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July 25, 2011: More summer on Gilbert lake
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July 23, 2011: Relay for Life
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July 23, 2011: Paula diving at Portsmouth
Details
July 23, 2011: Crosslake Boat Show Details
July 22, 2011: Diving in Gilbert Lake Details
July 21, 2011: Antique car show Details
July 20, 2011: Summer dinner Details
July 19, 2011: An evening on Gilbert Lake Details
July 17, 2011: Tom Lingwall's 65th birthday Details
July 16, 2011: Swimming in Gilbert Lake Details
July 15, 2011: Jim Barry retires Details
July 13, 2011:
Country Sampler Picnic Details
July 10, 2011:
Rain rain! Details
July 9, 2011:
Civil War re-enactors at Camp Ripley. Details
July 8, 2011:
Knitting slippers. Details
July 7, 2011:
Fishing on Gilbert Lake. Details
July 6, 2011:
Train seen and fishing lure found. Details
July 5, 2011:
Summer chicken dinner. Details
July 4, 2011:
July 4th fireworks. Details
July 4, 2011: Annual family picnic. Details
July 3, 2011: Paula's version of treasure diving. Details
July 3, 2011: Mark's version of treasure diving on Gilbert Lake. Details
July 2, 2011: Arts in the Park by Mark. Details
July 2, 2011: Arts in the Park by Paula. Details
July 1, 2011: Celebrate Freedom event. Details
June 30, 2011: Happy 95th birthday to June Persons. Details
June 29, 2011: Sunset at Long Prairie, Minnesota. Details
June 28, 2011: Sunset on Gull Lake. Details
June 27, 2011: The sights of Gilbert Lake. Details
June 26, 2011: Going away party for Kelsey. Details
June 26, 2011: Pastry Chef Paula made a party cake. Details
June 25, 2011: The Farm on St. Mathias. Details
June 23, 2011: Dinner at the American Legion. Details
June 22, 2011: The Vagabonds. Details
June 21, 2011: Summer begins. Details
Revised 07/06/2011
June 20, 2011: Turtles at Gilbert Lodge. Details
June 19, 2011: Gull Lake Recreation Area. Details
June 18, 2011: Buffalo and sweet potatoes. Details
June 17, 2011: Dinner at Prairie Bay. Details
June 16, 2011: Flowers in bloom at Gilbert Lodge. Details
June 14, 2011: Flag Day. Details
June 13, 2011: Tornado from 10 years ago remembered. Details
June 11, 2011: Nisswa Stamman music festival. Details
June 8, 2011: McGruff the Crime Dog. Details
June 6, 2011: Remembering D-Day. Details
June 5, 2011: Treasure diving on Round Lake. Details
June 4, 2011: The Minnow cruises Gilbert Lake. Details
June 4, 2011: Tree removal at Gilbert Lodge. Details
June 3, 2011: Spring cleanup. Details
June 1, 2011: The dock is installed and the Minnow returns. Details
May 30, 2011: A thunderstorm moved through. Details
May 30, 2011: Memorial Day ceremonies. Details
May 28, 2011: The flag and sunset. Details
May 26, 2011: Bird's eye view. Details
May 25, 2011: Spring flowers. Details
updated 5-26-2011
May 23, 2011: "Accidental Hero" play. Details
May 21, 2011: Radio Daze antique radio show. Details
May 20, 2011: Southern Minnesota trip. Details
May 19, 2011: Buffalo burgers and Pipestone, Minnesota. Details
May 18, 2011: Wall Drug in Wall, South, Dakota. Details
May 18, 2011: Badlands National Park. Details
May 18, 2011: Rapid City, South Dakota. Details
May 17, 2011: Spearfish, South Dakota. Details
May 16, 2011: Needles Highway. Details
May 16, 2011: Custer State Park. Details
May 15, 2011: Mount Rushmore Memorial. Details
May 15, 2011: 1880 Train Ride. Details
May 15, 2011: Keystone South, Dakota. Details
May 14, 2011: Rapid City South, Dakota. Details
May 13, 2011: Trip to Huron, South Dakota. Details
May 11, 2011: Spring flowers. Details
May 8, 2011: Mother's Day. Details
May 7, 2011: Hamfest and friends in Duluth. Details
May 7, 2011: Sunrise in Duluth. Details
May 6, 2011: Duluth at night. Details
May 6, 2011: Trip to Duluth, Minnesota. Details
May 2, 2011: Meeting old friends at Crosslake. Details
April 30, 2011: Positive Charge Campaign. Details
April 29, 2011: WWWI Chili Cook-off. Details
April 27, 2011: Spring is here. Details
April 24, 2011: Easter in Brainerd. Details
April 23, 2011: Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Details
April 22, 2011: Chet Timman funeral. Details
April 20, 2011: Ice is out on Gilbert Lake. Details
April 18, 2011: Paula's father Chet died. Details
April 14, 2011: Air Force Band concert. Details
April 14, 2011: Dinner at the Brainerd American Legion. Details
April 12, 2011: Slow warming, but still cold temperatures. Details
April 6, 2011: Hey Culligan Man! Details
April 4, 2011: Spring weather is here Details
updated 4/7/2011
April 1, 2011: Celebration of Nations Details
April 1, 2011: Negative Electricity Discovered Details
March 29, 2011: Spring is coming Details
March 25, 2011: Live Irish music at the Live Well Nightclub Details
March 23, 2011: Mark was interviewed on TWIT TV Details
March 23, 2011: Spring snow Details
March 20, 2011: Dinner on a cold winter day Details
March 17, 2011: St. Patrick's Day Details
March 14, 2011: Dinner at the lodge Details
March 12, 2011: St. Patrick's Day parade Details
March 11, 2011: Dinner with Friends Details
March 9, 2011: Old Man Winter Details
March 7, 2011: Walleye Dinner at the Lodge Details
March 5, 2011: Photographer of the Year Details
March 4, 2011: Dinner at The Fort Details
March 2, 2011: Pipestone, Minnesota, in winter Details
March 1, 2011: Weather in southern Minnesota Details
February 27, 2011: Paula arrives back from Grand Cayman Details
February 25, 2011: Afternoon diving at Grand Cayman Details
February 25, 2011: Morning diving at Grand Cayman Details
February 24, 2011: DQ and Brainerd Legion dinner Details
February 24, 2011: Still more SCUBA diving photos from Grand Cayman Details
February 23, 2011: Even more SCUBA diving photos from Grand Cayman Details
February 22, 2011: The SCUBA diving continues at Grand Cayman Details
February 21, 2011: More SCUBA diving at Grand Cayman Details
February 20, 2011: Afternoon SCUBA diving at Grand Cayman Details
February 20, 2011: Paula diving at Grand Cayman Details
February 19, 2011: Hamfest in St. Cloud, Minnesota Details
February 18, 2011: Paula heads for Grand Cayman SCUBA diving Details
February 14, 2011: Valentines Day Details
February 13, 2011: Spring-like weather Details
February 9, 2011: Long distance radio reception Details
February 6, 2011: Super Bowl Details
February 4, 2011: Paul Hirst birthday Details
February 2, 2011: Groundhog Day Details
January
29, 2011: Pizza Paula at Gilbert Lodge Details
January
28, 2011: Dining at the Nisswa American Legion Details
January
26, 2011: Mark on TWiT TV Details
updated 2/1/2011
January
25, 2011: Piano music Details
January
23, 2011: Inside on a cold day Details
January
22, 2011: Ice Fishing Extravaganza Details
January
20, 2011: Winter in Minnesota Details
January
17, 2011: Mountain Dulcimer playing Details
January
16, 2011: Gilbert Lodge anniversary Details
January
15, 2011: SCUBA dive party in January Details
January
14, 2011: Winter snow Details
January
8, 2011: Winter at Gilbert Lodge Details
January
2, 2011: New Mayor in Crosslake Details
updated 1/15/2011
January 1, 2011: New Years
Day Details
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