153 days and counting

[DeeDee]

I know it sounds like alot but I have started my countdown to MINNESOTA ! ! ! In 153 days (or 5 months) I will be pitching my tent.

[Lisa Almquist]

Where? With all your family again? In July? Details friend! Details!

[Fish Toys]

OH OH I see 152 more posts coming.

[Eric Wettschreck]

That's all we get? Coming to Minnesota?? You tease.

It's a big state. At least let us know the county you are coming to so we can throw a party. Of course, you're invited!!!!

[reelemin]

Yes - details - where, when, how, how long, why, who with, how for, how come, how many are coming, etc, etc, etc,

[DeeDee]

Oh my gosh! ok I'll try to answer all questions

We will be leaving here (driving) June 27th should be arriving there (Cloquet) late on the 28th or early on the 29th bringing with me my hubby Chuck, daughter Brittney (20) her boyfriend David, and my 2 boys Nico (6) and Angelo (5).

We will be leaving July 5th

Going up there to see many family members, one you know as Surface Tension. And this time Punchy dinners on me, but you may have to cook it at your house.

I will only have 6 days and I want to see everyone and do EVERYTHING!!! And as for a party I will be there and have ice cold beer!

What would be really great would be to have a big get together on the fourth make it an all day thing, could fish, bbq, drink beer, [PoorWordUsage], and watch fireworks!

[DeeDee]

HEY I DIDNT USE A POTTY WORD! I tried to fix it but they dont like any way that I am putting it, ok so we'll get together and chat

[Lisa Almquist]

That dang filter gets me sometims too! I don't even think it lets you say [PoorWordUsage]. Yup it got me too! That's ok.

Sounds good DeeDee! HUGE BLOW-OUT PARTY AT SURFACE TENSION'S!

Are you gonna camp at the KOA again? or try someplace new?

[DeeDee]

Probably the KOA, easy to get to, not in the woods but enough tree's to make it seen like it. and pretty close to everything. Oh I forgot we want to check out the Black Bear Casino. Have any of you been there

And the BIG BLOW OUT you let Surface Tension know about it ok.

[reelemin]

Cool - we'll be in Grand Marais and then Ely that whole week and weekends. Maybe a small get together on the 29th. We can let Suface Tension know he has to find a lake and spot !!! Party at his place

[Lisa Almquist]

The Black Bear is going through some HUGE renovations and expansions! I would think it would be close to completion by the time you get here DeeDee. It is still open anyway-that is one destination to check out. Other things you could do around the the area are: whitewater rafting tours, Jay Cooke State Park has nightly programs during the summer months, go eat at Mexico Lindo (I love any of their shrimp dishes!), the miniature golf course in Cloquet is fun, and B & B Market has really great bratwurst and steaks! Just a preview of what I can dig up for you.......

[DeeDee]

Thanks! Thats great Lisa keep diggin! I remember seeing the casino last year. I guess they were just getting started. We wanted to go then but didnt have time. We kinda played things by ear. This time I want to have a plan, I feel like we wasted alot but at the same time just chillin (and I do mean CHILLING) by the fire was pretty cool. Never thought I would be wearing flannel pj's in the middle of summer. As for B&B Market, we were able to sample their kickin brats at Franky's house. Wanted to bring some back with us. The rafting sounds like alot of fun but is there an age limit?

[Lisa Almquist]

Oops yes! Whitewater rafting is for ages 12 and up and you have little guys! You can also check out their site by googling Superior Whitewater. I'll keep lookin' for stuff for you tho! You can pick and choose!

[DeeDee]

Thats cool, I just told my daughter about it. Her and David would really like to go. They can do that duing the day and watch the boys that night while Chuck and I go to the casino!

[Lisa Almquist]

Sweet plan DeeDee!

[DeeDee]

By the way 148 days!

[Lisa Almquist]

Okay DeeDee I have a couple more ideas! In Duluth, they have the Depot downtown that your boys will love. Mine did when he was younger because it's a train museum and has lots of kids stuff too. You can also actually take a train ride up the shore on the Scenic Railroad which I personally have never done but have always wanted too!

[DeeDee]

That sounds great, I think everyone would enjoy that. I havent been on a train since I was about 10 years old. (138 days)