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Gilbert Lodge   Since 2004

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         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons

The Stories...Just click on the links below to find out what we have been up to.  Sometimes we even surprise ourselves
 

273 stories with 1482 photos in 2011, 683 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  Details
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  Details
September 24, 2011: Alzheimer's fund raising walk  Details
September 21, 2011: Chili Cook-off  Details
September 18, 2011: Vietnam veterans welcomed home Details
September 17, 2011: Morning fog and apple pie Details  Revised 09-20-11
September 15, 2011: Visit from Shane Toven Details
September 14, 2011: Late summer weather Details
September 13, 2011: National Assisted Living Week Details
September 11, 2011: Tenth anniversary of 9-11 Details
September 10, 2011: More experiences on Gilbert Lake Details
September 8, 2011: Apples and dinner at the lodge Details
September 7, 2011: Peach pie and fishing Details
September 5, 2011: Homeward bound Details
September 5, 2011: Oliver H. Kelley Farm Details
September 4, 2011: Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Part 2 Details
September 4, 2011: Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Part 1 Details
September 3, 2011: Minnesota State Fair, Part 2 Details
September 3, 2011: Minnesota State Fair, Part 1 Details
September 2, 2011: St. Paul trip Details
August 31, 2011: Dinner at the lodge Details
August 29, 2011: A walk along Riverside Drive Details
August 27, 2011: A visit to the Croft Mine near Crosby, Minnesota Details
August 25, 2011: Fishing on Gilbert Lake Details
August 24, 2011: The Castaway on Lake Alexander Details
August 23, 2011: A cure for ants Details
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 Details
August 14, 2011: Relatives visit Details
August 13, 2011: Show Days at This Old Farm Details
August 13, 2011: Farmer's market Details
August 11, 2011: More fun and fishing at Gilbert Lake Details
August 10, 2011: Some of Paula's diving escapades with a snapping turtle Details
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 Details
August 7, 2011: Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Details
August 6, 2011: Rain and more rain Details
August 5, 2011: The Landing restaurant Details
August 4, 2011: Crow Wing County Fair Details
August 2, 2011: Gilbert Lake friends Details
July 31, 2011: More life at the lodge Details
July 30, 2011: Wild Flowers at the lodge Details
July 29, 2011: Street work on Island Drive Details
July 28, 2011: Fishing on Gilbert Lake Details
July 27, 2011: A visit to McDonalds Details
July 26, 2011: Stuffed Pepper dinner Details
July 25, 2011: More summer on Gilbert lake Details
July 23, 2011: Relay for Life Details
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