Mon 29 Oct

Off to the North Shore as soon as Dad gets his dentist appointment out of the way. Was able to get up at the normal time and get my exercise in which is always nice before a long day in the car. I'm encouraged by how well my knee feels today. Maybe it took catching a cold to focus my attention elsewhere. God bless 12-hour Sudafed for being able to breathe all night. Nice drive on a beautiful sunny day. Lunch at the Sputh Shore Brewery in Ashland was delicious. Arrived at the lodge around 3:30 pm. Our room is cosy with a lovely view of the lake. Headed out right away to Grand Marais lest shops be closed when we arrived. Puttered a bit in the Ben Franklin which carries everything from Nordic sweaters for $300 to Halloween candy. Walked down the street to find that the restaurant I had been hoping to try closed at 3:00 pm, but we can try to get there tomorrow for lunch. Ate at the Gunflint Tavern which was quite satisfactory. Quiet evening reading in the room. Food: 6:45 am 1 c Trader Joe's multigrain flaxseed cereal, 1/2 c light original soy milk, 153 g blackberries, 103 g raspberries, coffee 11:45 am. 5 oz broiled whitefish, bun, sliced tomato, lettuce, garlic aioli, sweet potato fries 5:45 pm. Wild mushroom ravioli, mixed greens salad, shiitake mushroom dressing, 12 oz Bell's Oberon Ale, 1/2 oc chocolate cake Exercise: 4:40-5:50 am Jane Fonda Complete Workout video