Afternoon beachwalk - incoming petrified stump

V-Dory - a land version of a C-Dory
A new addition to the Flister fleet.
It's a Ford Transit Connect and roomy inside.

Back in the Cities - Famous Dave's Annual Bluesfest

The thimbleberry blossom - so pure and distinctive.

A Day at the Beach - Bayview Road Beach

The Madeline Island ferry was about to be put into service at the Washburn Marina this morning.
It travels between Bayfield and Madeline Island all summer long.  There are usually two ferries in service.

The monarch butterflies areso plentiful this spring, feasting on the new growth of milkweed plants.


WARNING.......MORE LUPINE PICTURES AHEAD!!


From the morning's walk along the path overlooking THE LAKE.

 


All along Highway 13, Bayfield County - these lupines are just beautiful!

Washburn coal dock.  The city plans a wonderful park here someday if the $$ come around.

Today Washburn Marina dedicated a new seawall with several mooring spots.
The ice is so hard on this wall every year.  Maybe this one will last a while.

The U.S. Coast Guard came to show off a new boat.  It has engines by Rolls Royce, goes 50 MPH, and has more gadgets than any sailor should ever need.

 Bayview Beach

The Mister proclaimed this "the best day yet"!  And that's sayin' something!

Lupine - roadside