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Nana and I love going with very long-time friends Steve and Pam to their wonderful old Eagle River, Wisconsin cabin, about 250 miles from our MN home. The four of us generally drive up in one car.

My assignment is to bring car snacks for everybody. Fall is great for apples and cheese, and some baked goodie, like cookie or brownie, plus nut-or-snack mix. The in-car visiting is non-stop. We decide when, where, or whether to do Friday night supper.




Painted glass piece hanging in the cabin window overlooking loon-populated Bass Lake (Eagle River, WI)


The fire, essential to a great northwoods cabin experience most months of the year.

The boat and the dock at bottom of the cabin hill. The water level low due to the unusually dry summer in these parts.

The driveway up to the main road.

Bass Lake



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Hilary said…
Classic northern Wisconsin setting!
November 8, 2009 at 8:17 PM
scott said…
Looks like a beautiful place to go !
November 9, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Heather said…
jealous.....we were only there once, but it sure was pretty!
November 13, 2009 at 11:26 PM
lil' mama said…
Love that you guys have such a great friendship and what an amazing place to go!
November 14, 2009 at 8:32 PM
bmoors said…
I love these photos. They just shout out relaxation and fun with family and friends.
November 17, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Hilary said…
I like the new Christmas background!
November 29, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Vivi said…
Love the background dad!
November 30, 2009 at 8:19 AM
PTCPAPA said…
Thanks for the friendly comments about the Christmasy background, Fam! Nice to know you're checking in and liking it. I'd love you as much even if you didn't comment, but it IS fun when you do. P
November 30, 2009 at 5:15 PM
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