Nancy K. Butterworth and her husband Keene.  The couple paused long enough to pose for a photo while at Gilbert Lodge.  Nancy is accomplished at creating hand-crafted pottery.  See her work at:  http://www.impressionspottery.com 

Keene is retired from the U.S. Navy and now teaches English at the University of South Carolina.            

The Loon is Minnesota's State Bird.  A mother Loon and her young on Gilbert Lake.  Loons are common on the lake, but difficult to get close enough to for photos.          

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