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The Innkeepers of Sailor's Solace Cottages sat themselves down in the two comfortable chairs of the upper unit one afternoon in January to consider what changes were needed in cottages that were now four years old. Comments in the guest book yielded no insight at all. All our guests have been uncritical by nature, willing to appreciate things as they were and not as they could, or should be. Not being as kind to ourselves as our guests have been, we noted that there were a few dings in the paint, so decided color changes were required. The Bluenose Cottage is now a restful green called Rock Moss. The Huloa Cottage now a peaceful blue called Pearl Lake. We've never been fond of the old style window shades, the only thing good about them being low price. New pleated window shades are the replacements in both units. And something needed being done with an ancient entertainment tool called the VCR. So we added a DVD player to the shelves in the TV cabinet. Now we are ready
for our fifth new season! |
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Bayfield Chamber News & Events
Favorite Sustenance Places All creatures pursue food in one way or another to sustain life, and often gather in groups to do so. Now there is no easier way to go out on a fragile limb than to start listing ones favorite places to "eat out" in the Bayfield area. But it needs being done for eight reasons. The Bayfield Chamber lists 20 places to dine. Our top choices from that list
are: None of the above offer a quiet meal. Below is our choice. 8. Portside Bar & Restaurant is in the Port Superior Marina complex just a bit south of Bayfield. Located on the second floor, it offers for your viewing pleasure docks full boats (mostly sail) and in the distance Madeline Island. And you can walk off that meal with a stroll of the docks. Of course the vitals are wonderful too! We've noted our guests at Sailor's Solace Cottages are contrary enough to bring their own bagels, brew a pot of coffee and start their day quietly on their private deck. They buy a couple steaks, cook them on the gas grill - enjoy a quiet meal with their significant other. Or they simply take that free pizza we supply out of the freezer. Eating out seldom includes
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Yes, Lake Superior is quite cool - to be honest call it chilling. But from July through early September the swimming is wonderful from the wide shallow water beaches of Superior's South Shore. Our beaches are bigger this year too. With water levels about 20 inches lower than last fall, expect to see beaches not seen since the historic lows of the 1920's.
We'll be pleased to tell you how to get to those beaches too! |
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Boat Work Season For owners of fiberglass craft, pre launch "boat work" is little more than a quick polish. But to this owner of a near 70 year old wood schooner "boat work" this season means new cabin sides, a new gaff spar for the main sail, and gallons of extremely pricy varnish. Why do some of us spend all those bucks on a floating thing of fiberglass or wood? What urge causes sailors to sail? Especially here, on this huge cold lake? Why do sailors sail? Charles Kuralt wrote this about sailing:
"This is one of the loveliest moments of life: The sudden silence always comes as a sweet surprise.
You let the bow fall off the wind, feel the sails fill,
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Apostle Islands Cruise Service
Of course the great majority of visitors will see & visit the Apostle Islands from one of the Cruise Service boats.
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2007 Cruise Schedule offers several ways to see those sights and
visit those Islands. The view is worth the climb! |
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Big Top Chautauqua All of the 2007 BTC shows are scheduled, and tickets to most shows are available as this is sent. By the way, if you really want to be among the first to be notified when a new show is booked, make a $100.00 donation to the BTC. You will feel good for doing so. And receiving email notification early yields a "I'm special" feeling. From Yonder Mountain String Band to Riding The Wind, Willie Nelson to Wild Woods and Waters, The Kingston Trio to Keeper Of The Light, The Smothers Brothers to On The Velvet, and even Garrison Keillor - the 2007 schedule offers an outstanding variety of entertainment. While you are on the Big Top site, check out the Volunteer Opportunities page. BTC Volunteers are really a very special group of people. |
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