Wisconsin
Photo Friday: Ducks at the Grand Geneva Resort
Somehow I missed posting this last winter when we visited the Grand Geneva Resort in Wisconsin but I love this shot Tom got of ducks taking off from a frozen creek. Pin It
Pin ItSummer in Door County, WI
Door County is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest and, now that I have seen it in both winter and summer and have actually visited New England, I am here to tell you that this appellation is quite correct. This is a lovely, lovely place. Our daughter and grandson are … Continue reading
Pin ItGreat Food in Door County – The Cookery
When you travel to lovely little Door County, Wisconsin, you are going to have a lot of choices for places to eat. Whitefish freshly caught in Lake Michigan along with fried cheese curds are the ubiquitous and delicious local specialties and you will find them everywhere. But if you want to have a true gourmet … Continue reading
Pin ItKid Heaven – Blue Harbor Resort
I could write a lot of different stories about the fabulous Blue Harbor Resort. About the astonishingly beautiful resort itself, about the amazing locale, about the wonderful food and the perfectly beautiful accommodations, about the totally relaxing spa. But this story is about him. This boy. This wonderful, sweet boy. Our perfect grandson. The reason for … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Dock in Door County, Wisconsin
A beautiful day in Door County and these sea gulls perched in just the right spot for a perfect shot. Tom gets most of our photos but I snapped this one! Pin It
Pin ItFamily Friendly Little Sister Resort in Door County, Wisconsin
You would never know the Little Sister Resort is there if not for the sign and your trusty GPS. Tucked away in the woods bordering Little Sister Bay and hidden from the road, this charming little family friendly location was the perfect place for us during a summer visit to Door County, Wisconsin. … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Milwaukee Art Museum
This is one of the few photos Tom has taken with his iPhone which turned out great. He used the panorama feature which stretched out the visitors and made them look like aliens. I love it! Pin It
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
We were truly amazed at how clear and beautiful Elkhart Lake was. This little cove with the lily pads was especially lovely and Tom caught the reflection of the trees combined with the lily pads in an abundance of green that is wonderful. Pin It
Pin ItWhat’s A Fish Boil?
We’ve had a Low Country boil several times before. It’s a traditional dish in the low country of Georgia, Louisiana and South Carolina—a variety of shellfish, potatoes and corn are thrown into a pot with water and seasonings and cooked until done, then served. And devoured. Quickly. Because it’s delicious. So, we thought we knew … Continue reading
Pin ItBeginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing
Remember in the Ghostbusters movie, when they emphasized the importance of not crossing streams? It’s the exact same thing with snowshoeing. Only it’s your snowshoes you don’t want to cross when walking or turning—which could possibly result in you plummeting into the fluffy snow and floundering there like a rather clumsy bear. Not that this … Continue reading
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