https://www.thingelstad.com/categories/canoe-bay-2024/ en Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:07:53 -0500 https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/28/the-gardens-at.html Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:07:53 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/28/the-gardens-at.html <p>The gardens at <a href="https://www.canoebay.com">Canoe Bay</a> were a highlight of our stay there. I tried to capture it a bit with this 7 minute video walk around the path.</p> <p><video controls="controls" playsinline="playsinline" src="https://files.thingelstad.com/posts/2024/canoe-bay-garden-walk.m4v" width="640" height="360" poster="https://files.thingelstad.com/posts/2024/canoe-bay-garden-walk.jpg" preload="none"></video></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/28/093000.html Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:30:00 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/28/093000.html <p>The gardens at Canoe Bay were filled with incredible flowers.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/240c527896.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Honeybee collecting nectar from a vibrant orange and red zinnia bloom in a lush garden"> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/68c32f2fdd.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Cluster of bright pink Oriental lilies in full bloom with orange stamens, white lilies and lush greenery in the background"> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/8c7dd4841a.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Dense clusters of white panicle hydrangea blooms on reddish stems surrounded by green foliage"> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/f179bce2a5.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Large vibrant pink dahlia blooms in a lush garden with ferns, lily buds, and yellow flowers in the background."> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/29392deb73.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Dense garden bed of zinnias in red, orange, pink, yellow, purple, and white blooms on tall green stems."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/28/delightful-meditation-garden.html Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:44:05 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/28/delightful-meditation-garden.html <p>Delightful meditation garden at <a href="https://www.canoebay.com">Canoe Bay</a>.</p> <p><video controls="controls" playsinline="playsinline" src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/1d8b12f4ce.mov" width="640" height="360" poster="https://www.thingelstad.com/uploads/2024/fd8ffa3473.png" preload="none"></video></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/27/tammy-and-i.html Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:59:02 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/27/tammy-and-i.html <p>Tammy and I toasting our 22nd Anniversary! 🥂💍🥰</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/e69dae8000.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Two people holding champagne flutes on a wooded deck overlooking ferns and a lake, smiling at the camera."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/27/at-canoe-bay.html Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:53:25 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/27/at-canoe-bay.html <p>At <a href="https://www.canoebay.com">Canoe Bay</a>, and a great view for breakfast.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/5ed8b463d4.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Deck with Adirondack chairs and a small table holding a mug, thermos, and bowl of oatmeal, overlooking a lush fern-covered forest with a lake beyond."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/26/tammy-and-i.html Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:45:00 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/26/tammy-and-i.html <p>Tammy and I had a fun time seeing <a href="https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/twisters">Twisters</a> at the <a href="https://stardustdriveinmovie.com">Stardust Drive-In Theater</a> in Chetek, WI!</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/f151dd5f06.jpg" width="404" height="600" alt="Movie poster for Twisters showing three people fleeing a massive flaming tornado on an open plain beside a truck."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/26/we-like-to.html Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:00:00 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/26/we-like-to.html <p>We like to check out drive-in movie theaters when we travel. Tammy found the Stardust Drive-In and we wanted to see Twisters so off we went. This place was packed full of people. There were probably 50 people waiting at the concession stand. So many pickups with air mattresses in the back!</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/a26e6dc66b.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Stardust Drive-In Movie Theater sign listing Deadpool and Wolverine, Blade 1998, Twisters, and Jaws 1975, next to a yellow UFO prop"> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/d3218d0007.jpg" width="600" height="449" alt="Cars parked at a drive-in movie theater facing a large white screen surrounded by tall pine trees at dusk."> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/70f3cde8d8.jpg" width="600" height="337" alt="Rows of pickup trucks parked on grass at a drive-in theater, facing a large white movie screen surrounded by tall pine trees at dusk."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/26/incredible-halibut-main.html Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/26/incredible-halibut-main.html <p>Incredible Halibut main course at Canoe Bay.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/5cdac7cc00.jpg" width="600" height="600" alt="Pan-seared halibut fillet on a creamy sauce with edamame, corn, and diced peppers, garnished with microgreens, in a white bowl."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/26/183000.html Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:30:00 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/26/183000.html <p>At Canoe Bay there are very friendly deer all over the property. They run around and seem to have a delightful time frolicking in the woods. They wont let you get too close but they also don&rsquo;t run away when you approach.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/275e3c5787.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Two white-tailed deer standing among ferns in a lush green forest, both looking toward the camera."> https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/07/26/at-canoe-bay.html Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:50:00 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/07/26/at-canoe-bay.html <p>At <a href="https://www.canoebay.com">Canoe Bay</a> for our anniversary weekend. We were here once before any kids. Very tranquil.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/b78a7fc5f4.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Canoe Bay Reception building entrance with wood stairs, stone walls, lush ferns, and red and purple flowers in front"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/4c06e3f784.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Prairie-style wooden pavilion with a hip roof surrounded by lush gardens and a small stone fountain pond in the foreground."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/78eb929558.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Floating dock with two Adirondack chairs extends over a calm lily pad-covered lake surrounded by dense green forest."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2024/a8c44e5d8e.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Canoe Bay The Lodge sign in a wooden frame surrounded by lush ferns, with a dark A-frame building and hanging flower baskets behind it"></p>