Tourist Posers

A rather early start of the day and we are off to Hawk Ridge.

Learning how many Blue Jays have been counted there this year might explain why we have seen so many Blue Jays here at Walleye World.

We learned that our precious little Hummingbirds have a very long journey ahead of them. It is hard to imagine those teeny little birds flying all the way to Mexico for the winter. Not hard though to understand that they are off to enjoy warmer weather. It surely would not take long for the Hummingbirds to freeze to death in this climate of severe winters.

Peter wanted to pretend that we were tourists in Duluth, so after Hawk Ridge, we took the North Shore Scenic Railway trip. We recalled all of the other trains that we have ridden all around the world. The only other slower train was in Costa Rica for Sloth spotting. Then, there was the bullet train or “Shinkansen" in Japan. Faster than a speeding bullet?

Next was a tour of the US Steel iron ore vessel the William A. Irwin. The guest quarters were my favorite. Must have been a sign to get on another boat. Fast.

After posing as tourists we really did not leave much more to see.

Where is Uncle Bob?

Where is Uncle Bob? His fish are calling his name.

 

Raindrops Keep Falling

 It was a rare rainy day where it rained most of the day rather than sprinkles off and on. It has been a summer void of any violent wind and thunderstorms.

Once there was a break in the rain, Peter harvested our Russian Blue Potatoes.

No blue ribbon for this farmer. The potatoes are blue but sadly very tiny.

Blue Jays Stopover On Labor Day

Another foggy start to the day but it did not deter a flock of Blue Jays from choosing a stopover here. 

Resident Birds: There are a few remaining female Hummingbirds but fewer in number. The males flew off a few weeks ago. Linda, once again, ditched Larry. What is wrong with that Loon? Side note: a group of Loons is called an asylum. (thank you, Aunt Karen) 

Northern Flickers are unusually busy right now. Once the fog lifted, Bald Eagles and Turkey Vultures soared overhead entertaining us as we sat outside eating our breakfast.

It is Labor Day today so we of course have a to-do list of labor planned. The shop will be cleaned and readied for the winter home of the Happy Camper and Celebrity boat. Too long grass is suffocating the Pink Flamingoes by the Honeymoon Hut. Watch out - Weed Wack a Doodle is on the agenda.  Oh yes, the HH will get its windows screwed closed in preparation for winter weather.

Baby Steps

 

Good Bye Rusty Tin Roof

 

Looks like it rained rusty tin.

Jeremy and crew have begun. It was a looong wait for getting that old roof replaced. At least the bad side of the roof was completed before they ran out of material. Now, hopefully not longer than another 7-10 days for more roof sections. 

As it always goes - do an improvement and...

 Now the new roof makes the rest of the old building look even shabbier. At least no more leaks.

Da Bear Was Here

Here is the bear left a calling card as done every other year.

So, don't go out in the woods today.

Learned so well from childhood from a little vinyl 45 record.

If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise
For every bear that ever there was 
Will gather there for certain because 
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic

Every teddy bear who's been good is sure of a treat today
There's lots of marvelous things to eat and wonderful games to play
Beneath the trees where nobody sees 
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
That's the way the teddy bears have their picnic

Picnic time for teddy bears
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares 
And see them picnic on their holiday

See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout
They never have any cares
At six o'clock their mummies and daddies 
Will take them back home to bed
'Cause they're tired little teddy bears

If you go down in the woods today, you'd better not go alone
It's lovely down in the woods today, but safer to stay at home
For every bear that ever there was 
Will gather there for certain because 
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZANKFxrcKU

Bing's version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrvkHAxnjzI