Thursday, February 24, 2005


Thoughts of Spring. I can almost smell the apple blossoms. Posted by Hello

Saturday, February 19, 2005

Voice, Audience, and Content

I woke this AM wondering who the audience of "Tyhof..." is; Who's talking, and why?

Last night I went to a Recovery meeting and have already noticed a change in my outlook on life. The process of putting a few thoughts down on electronic paper (while rejecting many others) has, in fact, clarified some things for me.

  • I've been spending too much time thinking about me.
  • I have been spending way too much time in the house watching the News.
  • My life since retirement is a hap hazard happening - no plan at all.
  • I overdo everything and am on the verge of doing it again by over organizing my life, so slow down.
Bob A, my sponsor was at the meeting last night. He was saying how busy it is at work, and that, to make things worse, he had to take 3 hours out of his day yesterday for Continuing Education. Bob's an attorney and it's an annual requirement. He said the most interesting piece of information he gleaned from the experience was a "Yogiism" I had not heard.

Yogi Berra said: "Always go to other people's funerals otherwise they won't go to yours"

I laughed till I couldn't see for the tears. At age 58 it sums up one reason I should get out of the house, but it also reminded me I need to get out of the house because it's good for me. Remember what Yogi said: "You can observe a lot by watching"

It's 2° F five blocks from the western shore of Lake Superior, and I feel great!

Friday, February 18, 2005

Deep in thought at Bear Head Lake


Mama C at Bear Head State Park near Ely, MN. We managed to get there twice in August 04 for a little tenting, hiking, canoeing, and immersing ourselves in the sylvan solitude.
"...paths to yet wilder scenes of silvan solitude. Here the red rays of the sun shot a broken and discoloured light that partially hung upon the shattered boughs and mossy trunks of the trees, and there they illuminated in brilliant patches the portions of turf to which they made their way." Ivanhoe Posted by Hello

The Homestead in Duluth, MN


Snow Collage1 Posted by Hello

January snow Posted by Hello

A little more snow than usual Posted by Hello

Another sunny but cold day at 46° 50' N Latitude

It's -3° F outside, a little warmer in the house. Lake Superior still has a lot of open water out there. It keeps it a little warmer by the Lake. That was not the case last year at this time. Here is a link to a description of some of the main characteristics of Lake Superior - plus a satelite photo of the 5 Great Lakes.

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Tettegouche State Park


First Digital picture - Oct 03. This is the entrance to Tettegouche State Park located on Lake Superior's beautiful North Shore about 60 miles north of Duluth, MN. The sights, sounds, and smells were unbelievable! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The others are Spring, Summer, and Winter.

"C
ome to Tettegouche for a great sense of the North Shore:
the spectacular overlooks at Shovel Point; rocky, steep cliffs and inland bluffs; the cascading 60 ft. High Falls of the Baptism River; and the historic Tettegouche Camp where visitors can stay the night. This is a hiker's paradise with miles of trails that overlook the Sawtooth Mountains and wind down to inland lakes accessible only by foot. The Palisade Valley Unit features broad scenic vistas coupled with an expanse of multi-use, four-season trails. Two more trout lakes complement the fishing opportunities within the rest of the park. The park is also known for rock climbing opportunities and quality birdwatching in the spring, summer, and especially the fall."
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/tettegouche/index.html
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One more experiment today.

I can see how I could while away my retirement Blogging for family and friends. Actually, I'm just playing with the text. For those who do not know me I'm Dædo, the TrailBlazer is Weah, and the canoe is called Bear. My wife (Mama C) and I spent much of last summer exploring a number of Minnesota's 72 State Parks with Weah and Bear.

Savannah Portage State Park


Dædo, Weah, and Bear at Savannah Portage State Park. It has over 15,000 acres of rolling hills, lakes, and bogs and 22 miles of hiking trails. "If you stand in the right place in the park, water on one side of you will flow to the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River; water on the other side flows to the Atlantic Ocean via Lake Superior and the St. Lawrence Seaway."
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/savanna_portage/index.html Posted by Hello

Picture almost worked

Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks!

User Friendly

I'm pretty amazed. This really is user friendly. I was able to find my blog with no problem. Now, how do I find everyone else.

It's currently 2° F here on the Western Terminus of the Saint Lawrence Seaway - Duluth, MN.

Lost on the Net

Well, at 58 I tenatively join the bloggers.

The tutorial said this can be a "learn as I go" experience. We'll see. I have a sign in name, a password, a name for my (Blog?), and a web address which I forgot to write down.

So my first thought is: I wonder if I'll ever get back to wherever I was.

Hey, that sounds like the lyrics for a song. e.g. Bob Seger: "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." or in my case, Wish I knew now what I knew then!

Anyway, this may be my first and last post.

Dave G

Wednesday, February 16, 2005