Wednesday, April 27, 2011:  Good grief...snow again!  Can you believe that? 

The good news is that no snow accumulated on the ground and 0.3" of water soaked in to reduce the fire danger. 

Thursday, April 28, 2011:  The sun finally came out and Gilbert Lake looked like a Minnesota fishing lake again.  It is about time!  Even hearty-Minnesotans were getting a bit cranky about this late spring weather.    

Chef Paula decided to use a gas grill on the Promenade Deck at Gilbert Lodge to prepare fresh Pacific salmon for dinner.  A little lemon juice always helps. 

A good garden salad with Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and celery was served.  It was topped with ranch dressing.   

Finally the "piece de resistance" was served.  The salmon went very well with a mix of white and wild rice.  Seasoned with Old Bay, dill weed, and a bit of lemon juice, it was excellent.  Carrots and green beans were the last food group on this plate.   

Out for a walk that night, Mark and Paula spotted many birds, which had recently arrived for the summer season.