July 9th to July 15th

July 9th     Monday

Up early as usual, had coffee with Dan and a light breakfast.  Dan headed into Marquette to run some errands... I picked up Eileen and headed to Munising as I had a few errands that I had to do in town..  It was a nice day.  Did my grocery shopping and then stopped at green house to see if there were any end of season plants for sale.. Bought a few.  We stopped for a subway sandwich and then headed home.

I started washing clothes and bedding and towels for the trailer. 

 

July 10th   Tuesday

Up early again and Dan and I had coffee and discussed what we were going to do.  He wanted to make a quick trip to Marquette and pick up a few more slabs of pork ribs and keep in freezer seeing that they were a good price.  Went to Menard's and bought some more red mulch for the side garden. Stopped at McDonald's for a McDouble and a Senior drink.. Dan wanted a hand helping him bring the picnic table that he made a few years ago back outside.   He had sanded it down and re-glassed it.  The only way it can be moved is by the tractor..

Had a light supper and then settled in for the evening... We sat on the back porch and waited to see if any animals come out to play..

July 11th    Wednesday

I went and watered my flowers this morning and seen that I had some plants that have to be planted in the new re-done garden..  Came in and made a plan, ya know you have to have a plan before you do something..  LOL  (that is a saying our friend Ron says).

Had breakfast and then went and got the garden tractor and cart out.. Herb had to go for his ride first though..  Got some tools that I needed, put my plants in the cart, a lawn chair, plant food and watering cans.  It is starting to get warm out,  Took the plants and set them where I thought I'd like them, and then sat and looked at them and made some changes.  It took me all afternoon to plant them, as my back was hurting so I had to sit in-between plantings... Dan dug up some ferns from the woods and planted them and that added a touch..  Dan then put down 4 bags of red mulch and we need some more.. He then watered his new grass and the garden.  It was a day of achievement..

July 12th   Thursday

It was a nice warm morning out at 7:30 AM. Let Herbie out and everything smelled so nice.  Dan went out after his coffee and weed whacked around the trees, rocks and woods line... Dust flying everywhere... When done he hooked up his new wire loom for his new brake unit, hooked up the trailer to truck to see how it worked and needless to say, it was not good... Words  flew and the frustration came  out..... He went and re-bled the trailer brakes and checked the activator and then pulled it up the drive again.. Not any good... More words flew and then he came in and made a few phone calls to the manufacturer and also to the place he bought the unit from... They are to get back to him in the morning...    Temps got to 99 degrees this afternoon and we had hamburgers for dinner. Then we went to Ron and Eileen's for a visit, so Herbie and Molly can play.   Day is over and Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day...

July 13th   Friday

Woke up early this morning.. 4:30 AM  yes, Laid there for about 45 minutes, then got up and made a cup of tea, turned on early morning news, and did some computer maintence.  Birds are singing and it is 67 degrees..  I have some errands to do in Marquette this morning.  I am picking up my friend Eileen and she is going along with me..We tried a different restaurant for lunch today.  Vango's on 3rd street in Marquette.  We both had a small Greek salad and I thought that it was very tasty.  They have alot of Greek items on their menu..    Got home and put my items I bought.

We went out for our Friday night Fish.   Jack's was really busy, but we weren't in a hurry.  Then afterwards we had our ice cream next door at Dairy Flo..  Dan got his ribs ready with the rub and put them in the refrigerator until Sunday.

July  14th  Saturday

Another nice morning and I was up early and showered and dress by 8:15 AM... Eileen and I were going to Munising to Jackie's for some ground cover plants that she was giving away.. Stopped at a Garage Sale and had a few errands  before heading back home.. It was warm again, but thank goodness for A/C in car and house...

Made lunch for Dan & I and then Dan went to Marquette to the home center to pick up what I could not get in Munising.  Dinner was really easy, we took Pasties out of freezer and popped in Microwave..  Done... After dinner we sat on the porch and the rains came and came hard.      That was good as we didn't have to water tonight...

We called Dan's Aunt who lives in Cumberland Wisc. and will be 97 degrees on the 20th. We thought that her birthday was this week. She was happy to hear from us.

                  Gee this week has gone fast...

July  15th   Sunday

It was a nice warm morning, made some blueberry muffins and Ron and  Eileen stopped over for coffee on the way home from church.

Dan got his smoker out and heated and ready to go.  We are having friends over for dinner and he wanted to smoke some ribs..  The ribs went in at 11 AM on a slow cook..  I got the rest of the stuff ready and worked on a craft until they got here.

When they arrived Dan served Margarita's and chips and salsa..

When it was time to cut the ribs, every one's mouth was watering..

We sat down to eat and there was so many that when our friends left, I gave them a doggy bag.  To top it off we had strawberry/blueberry shortcake...  Yummy...........

Well this is another week gone bye.   By the way, if anyone wants to comment on my blog, please do so.. Also, sign up to receive it.. I have enjoyed doing this and hope to keep it up....

Tomorrow I am going to go and play with concrete.... 

As  always,   Life is Good !!!!!

July 2nd to July 8th 2012 ~~Week of the 4th of July~~

Happy Birthday America -- We Love You!!!

July 2nd    Monday

It was a beautiful morning.  lake Superior was like a Mill Pond..  Sun was shining. 

Dan, Ralph and Jim, took a ride into Isphmening to RV store.  Ralph bought a Antenna jack, Dan was looking for a wire harness for his new brake controller.  It was great to just chill out and relax after a hectic week after we came back from our trip to Wyoming.  We sat out in the shade and under the awning.  Lou and Jim had dinner for us.  Dan got a fire started and there was a nice sunset and a full moon.  Everyone had fires burning and sounded like they were having a good time also.

Sunset over Lake Superior

Full Moon Shining Through Tall Pines

Storms are predicted for later tonight and into the morning..  Time for bed!

July 3rd    Tuesday

There was a storm that came through last night and early AM.  I did not hear it, but around 2:30 am Dan said he was up watching the storm. In the morning at daylight the lake was calm.  Ralph and Barb and the Boys took a ride to Grand Marais. We just stayed around watching the Lake with boaters. The temps were starting to rise.  I took Herbie out into the Lake and walked into the lake a short way and set Herbie down and he swam back and and stayed his distance from me....  Jim & Lou and Dan and I took a ride into town for a sandwich and then stopped at The Falling Rock for an ice cream. Took Herbie on the beach again and this time Barb put him in the lake again and he did good again swimming back..  Later Jim & Lou and Dan & I took a ride over to the casino for dinner.  They have the Best Wet Burrito. We both could not finish it so we brought half of it home.  Dan built a campfire and we sat and watched the sun come down.

Bright Sunset

It gets dark later.. When it gets dark it is about 10:45 PM... There has been a full moon.  Herbie was tired and wanted to come in and go to bed...

July 4th    Wednesday

Another beautiful morning,

Lake Superior form our Campsite

We had a waffle breakfast at DeVoes site. These are his special healthy good waffles..  We also had bacon and sausage and watermelon slices..

Jim and Louella DeVoe

After breakfast we got ready to go to the Parade. We have to get there early to get our spot.  The parade started at 12:30. 

Munising Viet Nam Veterans

This year was a long parade and if I must say, we have had better ones. The last vehicle was at 1:45.. We headed back to the campground.   Down at Bayshore park was where all the action was. Games, Vendors, Food and Music..

We had eaten our dinner around 4PM and then we left for the park to get our spot for the fireworks at the lakefront. Lots of people have been there already.  Around 7PM they canceled the fireworks as there was a bad storm coming. So we packed up and headed back to the campsite. Dan made coffee and we sat outside watching the skies turn dark and then the wind picked up, and then the rains came.   We have a pontoon ride scheduled to tomorrow, Just wondering if we will be able to go?   Well time to go to bed and let it rain and thunder and we will see what tomorrow brings.

July 5th    Thursday

Early in the morning the winds were kicking up again, it was lighting and raining. 

We were schedule to go on a Pontoon ride this morning, and Ralph cancelled it.  It was a good idea as even though the weather said that it was going to be nice, it would be out luck that once we were out on the lake it would rain... Oh well there is always next year again.  The sun is out now and there are a few people walking on the beach.

July 6th    Friday

Up at 7 am and got cleaned up and dressed, had my coffee and went out to say Good Bye to Lou and Jim.  They were getting outside stuff put away and hooked up.  It was so nice having them with us.  They really enjoyed the 4th festivities again in Munising this year. Gave them hugs and told them to stay well.  We then had some breakfast and then got our stuff hooked up and we headed home.  Ralph and Barb, was ready also and they followed us home and are staying in our drive until tomorrow when they leave for Traverse City picking cherries. 
I made some hot dogs for lunch and then we headed out Marquette way to show Barb and Ralph some sites. Then we went to Lakenenland Art Sculptural park.  That is an awesome park.  So many people have so many natural talents.  We went to Foggy's in Christmas for a Friday Fish Fry.  It was yummy.... Came back to the house for coffee and I will dish out some ice cream....  Good Night..

July 7th    Saturday

It stormed last night again and as usual I did not hear it... Got up at 7AM and got ready for the day..  Had my cup of coffee soon Ralph and Barb came in for coffee and Breakfast and coffee also. We enjoyed our breakfast on the porch, while the dogs enjoyed the outside. They are leaving this morning and heading to Traverse City, MI for the cherry Festival... The Dogs, Blackjack, Bailey and Bently enjoyed running around the yard and checking out those squirrels...

I think that I am going to relax and enjoy the day... I might go out and pull some weeds from the gardens.

July 8th    Sunday

Ron stopped by this morning for coffee and brought a newspaper for us.  I had made blueberry muffins.  Today is a very nice day out, sunny and not humid and going to be in the 80's..  Dan decided to work on the wood picnic table he made a few years ago.  It needed to be sanded down and have the fiberglass re-applied.

This table is made from Hard Maple logs off of our property

which Dan made.

So he was working on that.  I went up and got Molly, Eileen was downstate and Ron was going to go on a bike ride, and I didn't want Molly to be home by herself that long.  She enjoys playing with Herbie so much and he looks forward to having her here.  Of course it is a game of take away chews from each other.  There can be 3 chew sticks on the floor and Herbie wants all 3 of them and Molly races to get one. 

 Herbie and Molly

Herbie looking to see if Molly is following him









After dinner we took Molly back home and visited with Ron and Eileen.  This is an end to a busy, but fun week.

Life is back to normal now...at least for another 4 weeks.