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MN Trip #4 Epitaph

I realized this morning that last SAT 7/1, Lois & I completed our 4TH MN TREK of the year. Earlier this year we attended our grandson Calvin's b-day party in Eagan. We returned to MN for my Aunt Dolores' funeral, then returned for our trek to Northeast MN for our annual Anniversary excursion. Last week we enjoyed our annual trek to Chalet David & Carmen's on Little Island Lake near Nevis. Here's a quick round-up.

• The fishing was abysmal. On our last fishing day, FRI 6/30, I did catch the 1st fish of the day--a largemouth bass--but on our last foray onto the lake, David experienced a fishing frenzy. He caught 3 fish, 2 of them on consecutive catches, which was unprecedented. To my credit, I did have one strike on my white hula popper. I have to say, albeit grudgingly [I am NOT a good sport when it comes to fishing.] that David deserved his success that evening, success being a relative term. 
• The highlight of that last trip around the lake was seeing a bald eagle fly across the lake & alight in a tree just 3 docks down from our dock. He allowed us to get within 3-4 pontoon lengths before he took off. Lois got some great pictures. Unfortunately, I do not know how to post pictures on my blog.
• KUDOs to nephew Kyle for making coffee every morning, despite a coffee maker that seems bent on causing caffeine withdrawal for more than one of us.
• Kylie & Hayden provided us with much entertainment. Since Carmen is my first cousin, & think that makes Kyle my nephew & 2nd cousin. How am I related to the two little girls? Somebody help me out!
• FYI . . . I made it through the whole week without falling down the steep stairs leading to the dock; also without tumbling into the lake.

Big Bang Boom

We had an uneventful trip back to Norfolk on SAT 7/1. Our good friends Steve & June from Lincoln joined us. So did Sarah & the girls; also Rachel, Derek & Bentley. Rachel catered our supper, which was delicious. We strolled over to Skyview Lake & found our location a little after 9:00 p.m., for the best fireworks show, possibly in the whole state of Nebraska. The aerial display was as awesome as ever, offering a cornucopia of visual & auditory delights. There was also a PLETH-or-a of people, perhaps more aptly described as a mob, who joined in the festivities, which made our exit from the park quite an adventure. Bentley, our 4-year-old grandson, handled the loud explosions with great aplomb. 

Yesterday we went to church w/Sarah & the girls. That was a highlight. Later in the afternoon Derek & Sarah put together our new grill, & Derek grilled brats & hamburgers to break it in. It was a well-deserved honor for him to grill supper. On my grill.  

Man's Best Friend Update

Sammy is having trouble coping w/the sound of fireworks. It started already on 7/1. About the only way we can get him outside is by putting on his leash & dragging him into the backyard to do his business. Last night Lois did manage to drag him into the front yard. He dutifully marked his territory on one of our trees, then rushed back inside. I assure you, however, that he is just as patriotic as any other dog. He comes to attention immediately whenever we pledge allegiance or sing the Star Spangled Banner. As far as you know.