Bagley Classroom Grand Opening

We attended the grand opening of the new Bagley classroom.
It was an invitation only event but we were allowed in provided we didn't partake of the meal.

Sunday at the Zoo

Today Jane and I visited the Lake Superior Zoo.

Grandma's Marathon

Yesterday we watched parts of Grandma's Marathon from several viewing points.
Runners raced out of the starting gates Saturday morning for the 34th annual Grandma’s Marathon.
There were about 7,400 entries with runners coming from all over the world, including those from South Korea, Ireland, Qatar, Pakistan and Switzerland.
Philemon Kemboi of Kenya won in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 44 seconds, while Buzenush Deba of Ethiopia finished with a personal-best time of 2:31:35 in the women's event.
Kenyans also won the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. Stephen Muange finished in 1:04:24 seconds. Muange lives and trains in Farmington, N.M. In the women's half marathon, Caroline Rotich won in 1:12:40. She lives in Santa Fe, N.M.
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Swamp Sisters For Breakfast

Today we went to see a little of Grandma's Marathon before meeting our friends, Lowell and Bev, at Swamp Sisters for breakfast. Then we went to near the finish line at Canal Park and watched the race for a while.

Finally, A Sunny Day

There were 22 of us on today's walk along the shore of Lake Superior on what was a most welcome sunny day.

First Week

I'm feeling good about our yoga and aerobic exercise classes. I really need that routine. The lingering complications of my herniated disk are noticeable but don't limit me too much. Tomorrow we do our pre-race volunteering for Grandma's Marathon which will be run Saturday. I suspect the stress of unloading and all that was involved with getting settled-in led to Jane's need for last Wednesday's overnight in the hospital. She was feeling fine when I picked her up Thursday after lunch. We've watched three movies this week. We ushered at the Duluth Playhouse for their production of Our Town -- Jane on Friday and me on Saturday. We won't need to be separated in the future. Sunday we went to Split Rock lighthouse.

Weather Forecast

Nice temps but we'd like to see more sun.

Friends Along The Way

We arrived in Duluth late morning yesterday on the ninth day after our departure from home. A continuous cold rain hampered our load-in but we managed to get semi-settled in and felt thankful to have arrived safely.
We had eight overnight stops -- one was for two nights. Below you can meet our hosts -- three of them we already knew from previous stops.

A Gypsy Sunday Morning

Our departure was documented by our neighbor, Gene Williams
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"And Away We Go"

We're packing for a Sunday departure on our annual migration to Duluth, MN. This time we're taking a different and longer route through Mobile, Alabama and making eight stops -- one of them for two nights. Our phone number will be (218) 788-1554. Please keep in touch. I like to hear my readers news.

Summertime (and the livin' is easy)

When out our front door we see the flame of this Royal Poinciana, we know the summer heat is upon us. Our migration to the cool shores of Lake Superior is imminent.
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Saturday

Les and Larry Chlebeck came yesterday for a visit. The six of us went for dinner at a pizza & pasta buffet. A good time was had by all.

May Dining Out

Our May Dining Out was last night at Ellie's 50's Diner hosted by Marta.

Sunday Walk

We missed many of you on this morning's City Walk. It was the last until the fall. I wish you could all go with us on our annual migration to Minnesota.

Movies

Today we overdid it at Movico. First, there was a pre-release screening of Shrek 2 in 3D and then we saw Babies. Shrek is fun, witty, charming and I liked it, but don't worry if you miss it. I wasn't expecting much from Babies but I found it enjoyable, interesting and with no story, relaxing -- no plot to keep up with.

Frugal Dining Out

Robert and Phoebe hosted frugal dining out tonight at Denny's.

"It Was A Real Nice Clambake"

We were entertained by Jim & Betty this afternoon. The luncheon, as always, was delightful and the game, as always, was Mexican train. Later, we watched our favorite TV quiz show, Cash Cab.

Let's Take A Ride In The Cash Cab

Tonight at the Improv we met our favorite game show host, Ben Bailey, of Cash Cab.
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Mounts Botanical Garden

In observance of National Public Gardens Day, today we toured Mounts Botanical Garden.

Burn the Floor

Last night we ushered at the Kravis for a theatrical dance extravaganza called “Burn the Floor.” I enjoyed it and was particularly impressed with the precision of the choreography. The canned music combined flawlessly with the two live percussionists. The dancers, the great high-tech lighting, and the music were all perfectly together. But, for me, even with earplugs, it was too loud.
Monday evening we went to a program at "The Harriet" by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County for the finale of "2010 Read Together Palm Beach County." By Skype, Scott Eyman interviewed, from Australia, Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief.
Sunday night we went to the Sunfest fireworks. As always, we felt it was the best -- This time, there were more new displays than ever.