The Pickwick Restaurant Viewed From Doctor's Lobby

Well I am back living in Duluth, Minnesota after 20 years. We had to find a new doctor, hubby and I.

Boy I hate having to find a doctor. Once you find one, then you have to get to know them and they have to get to know you. A most of all is the trust level.

Boy they ask a lot of questions.

Do you smoke? Not any more,

Do you drink Not any more,

Why are you taking those pills? Cause if I don't, I'll break something (I have the curse of hot flashes .. how long does this hell go on Doc?.

And the questions go on and on. Well, he seems okay. He is young, good - looking, which will make my visits more pleasant. And best of all he seems smart. That is important.

This picture is from his lobby, really it is the Duluth Clinic's lobby. That is the First Street Clinic, not the Third street clinic.

I wonder how many homes had to be bull dozed to build this building?

I grew up in this area over 50 years ago and people lived on this block. Some of the kids I went to school lived in this area. I use to walk this block to and from school. And yes it was up hill both way.

Now we have a big doctor's building here. Matter of a fact we have several new doctor's buildings in Duluth since I left twenty years ago. Duluth has not grown since then. Probably even has lost residents. What's up with that?

Hubby says we all got old and need medical attention. I just think they want to build new buildings.

Well back to my picture.

This is of the Pickwick Restaurant . I use to go there fairly often when I lived in Duluth. They had the best Steaks, Cheeseburgers, and the Onion Rings were unbelievable. When I went to their web site, I discovered that the Pickwick had new owners as of June.

We moved to Duluth in August and they were closed for remodeling at that time. Now we know why. Their web site promises that the old beautiful bar is still there. This bar was huge and beautiful. The whole building was beautiful and the view over looking Lake Superior was breath taking. I sure hope that they have not ruined that beautiful old building.

Hubby and I will need to check them out some day. Hope they still make a great order of Onion Rings. I will let you know.

Duluth Shores Of Lake Superior December

From the shore of Lake Superior looking at down town Duluth. Such beauty.

Minnesota Polictics Vs Dracula Who Has More Counts?

There is a sign in Duluth that I pass almost daily. Some time it announces the monthly community meeting but there are times that it has a humorous saying.

For those who do not know we are in the middle of a recount time here in Minnesota for Governor. One candidate promised "More Taxes" ... the other promised "Less Taxes"...looks like "More Taxes" will win.

For now we are in a recount .. and this is the sign I pass daily for now.

Winter Is Here In Duluth Minnesota

We live on the shores of Lake Superior, so we have not received as much snow as those who live away from the Lake. We have about 1 inch compared to those living over the hill having about 8 inches. Yes we have hills in Duluth, Minnesota. The hills can be a challenge during the winter storms.

Hubby #1 loved to get in his truck and see if he could get up the steepest hills. This was back in the late 1960's or early 1970's. I was scared to death as he would drive around. Thought for sure we would get stuck or hit something.

I am glad hubby #2 does not have a truck.

This is a picture I took looking off our porch. Shows the beauty outside and how little snow we have so far.

Enjoy.. Grace

Lake Superior At Dawn On A November Morning

The morning is cold and crisp

the sun will be up soon.

I felt the pull of the Lake calling me..

I needed to view the glory of dawn at its shores.

Enjoy .. Grace

Crisp November Day and Duluth Arerial Bridge

Crisp November day and the Duluth Aerial Bridge

Beauty Found at Duluth Harbor and Lake Superior Lighthouse

The Beauty of Duluth Harbor and Lake Superior.

The Beauty I See Every Day .. A Visit To The Cemetery

While visiting the cemetery and my family's graves, I had to stop and take a picture of the geese wandering among the tombstones and swimming in the pond. They are beautiful but probably do make a mess for the grounds keeper.

The Beauty Of Nature .. Wordless Wednesday

What a beautiful peaceful scene this is. This is out by Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota. So quiet.

What A Perfect Labor Day Weekend Visiting Family and Friends

We had a wonderful weekend this Labor Day. Went to the twin cities of Minnesota and saw family, friends and went to the flea market.

Lots of fun and food. While there we visited my late father in laws grave. http://wanderinggraveyardrabbit.blogspot.com/2010/09/tombstone-tuesday-visiting-my-late.html

We had lunch at Lord Fletcher's on the deck and spent lots of time with grandchildren Carter and Kennedy. Boy are they busy duo. Full of energy and so adorable.

Today's picture is of the Lake Minnetoka area. This is where my sweet dh grew up and we love to take the drive to that area when in the cities.