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.


32 comments:

  1. looks like such a beautiful place.

    p.s. loving your light blue nails! xx

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

    Anthea,
    Embracing Style

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

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  4. 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. 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
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  6. 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. Beautiful stones! A girl never outgrows her hometown:) Thanks for sharing!
    MC
    www.prettypleasedblog.com

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  8. Beautiful pictures, and jaunts home are the best :)
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  9. Beautiful pictures, looks like a very serene and relaxing place!:D

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

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

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

    xoxo,
    carrie

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  13. These look just amazing!

    juliet xxx

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

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  15. very nice pics, girl :)

    xx
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  16. what a pretty place for a hometown!

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  17. This is such a gorgeous spot, dear! And your nail polish is super pretty.
    xo Josie
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  18. 1) love the nail polish 2) your hometown seems so peaceful and relaxing!

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  20. Lovely photos! Makes me want to go on vacation!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  21. Polish up your rocks and show us your favorites!

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

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

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

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  26. thanks for your comment!

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

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

    Happy Friday

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

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