Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Hometown Proud

Going back to work after a vacation is torture - especially when the alternative is walking along the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown of Ashland, Wis. Nearly every morning, I wandered to the beach to wade in the unseasonably warm water, collecting drift wood and stones. I'm yearning for a rock tumbler after bringing back pounds of jasper, granite, Lake Superior agates and plenty of unidentified stones. Ashland's signature feature (aside from the lake, of course) is the the historic Soo Line ore dock built in 1916. The crumbling ore dock is slated for deconstruction soon, so it was one of the last opportunities to admire the structure.


Posted by Jessica at 5:09 PM
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32 comments:

  1. the style crusaderAugust 11, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    looks like such a beautiful place.

    p.s. loving your light blue nails! xx

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  2. AntheaAugust 11, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    I love these pictures! You're lucky to have that near your hometown.

    Anthea,
    Embracing Style

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  3. jeminaAugust 11, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    Beautiful pictures and I love the colour of your nail varnish babe :)) wishing you a lovely day, xoxo

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  4. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Just beautiful! It is tough to come down off a vacation! It's a perfect start to the day when you can walk along the beach! xo

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  5. Closet FashionistaAugust 11, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Funn!! and I know what you mean, I have to go back to work tomorrow after 2 days off and I really don't want to XD
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  6. jeanette from everton terraceAugust 11, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Collecting along the beach in the early mornings is one of my favorite things to. I live in Phoenix so obviously I only get to do it on certain vacations. My favorite so far has been the beach in Coronado because it's always so full of shells and there are often dolphin sitings. I would be beside myself on your beach with all that driftwood and those lovely stones!

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  7. www.janetteria.comAugust 11, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Beautiful...

    ♥

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  8. Pretty PleasedAugust 11, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful stones! A girl never outgrows her hometown:) Thanks for sharing!
    MC
    www.prettypleasedblog.com

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  9. Lisa GriffinAugust 11, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Beautiful pictures, and jaunts home are the best :)
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  10. MarieAugust 11, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful pictures, looks like a very serene and relaxing place!:D

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    Beauty. Fashion. Interior Design.
    & Life According to Marie.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Great pictures!

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  12. JessicaAugust 11, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    What a beautiful place, they pics make me want to visit!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Beautiful! I grew up on Lake Erie, so I'm partial to those Great Lakes of ours. :)

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  14. this free birdAugust 11, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    oh wow. these pics are beautiful jessica...would love to visit!!

    xoxo,
    carrie

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  15. SiruAugust 11, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    These look just amazing!

    juliet xxx

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  16. Diana Gutierrez VelaAugust 11, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    wow, it must have been great living in a place so beautiful! I wish Galvaston Looked as beautiful as that!

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  17. UnknownAugust 11, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    very nice pics, girl :)

    xx
    www.mydailyfashiondosis.blogspot.com

    (check out my new post)

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  18. kAugust 11, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    what a pretty place for a hometown!

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  19. JosieAugust 11, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    This is such a gorgeous spot, dear! And your nail polish is super pretty.
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  20. ElleAugust 11, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    1) love the nail polish 2) your hometown seems so peaceful and relaxing!

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  22. ChasAugust 12, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Lovely photos! Makes me want to go on vacation!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  23. RobinAugust 12, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Polish up your rocks and show us your favorites!

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  24. beckaAugust 12, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Tnx for your comment I like your blog, I'll be visiting you :)

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  25. UnknownAugust 12, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    looks like a lovely place!

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  26. the chirpy birdAugust 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Love! So much fun! Beach time is always so relaxing!
    xotash

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  27. AnaAugust 13, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
    This looks like a perfect spot for a relaxing vacation, it's beautiful!

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  28. Not a Paper CupAugust 13, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    so cool...sometimes I wish I was close to my hometown. :)

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  29. AlexaAugust 13, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    thanks for your comment!

    i really like the pictures you took.. i can almost smell the sea!

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  30. Clueless GlamourAugust 13, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Love your photos, great blog!
    Thanks for following me!

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  31. Diana MieczanAugust 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    That place is amazing...Love those images,sweetie:)

    Happy Friday

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  32. emilyfAugust 15, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    fabulous pictures! and i love your nail color, sky blue is one of my favorite pics for summer.

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