May 28, 2004
Year-round 3 bedroom home on Garden Lake, $349,000- Affordable Orr, MN area home offered at $29,500
- Large, 3 bedroom Ely, MN home offered at $295,000
A daily journal concerning Lake Vermilion and surrounding areas.
Selected real estate, notes, stories, musings, and anecdotes.
May 27, 2004
- Mud Creek Bay/Lake Vermilion building lot, $135,000
- 2 bedroom Clear Lake home near Ely, MN, $275,000
- 5+ bedroom Ely, MN home offered at $99,500
May 24, 2004
Aunt Henrietta.
I was optimistic for the chance to write a long and happy story. But the natural world has apparently removed the opportunity. This previous post introduced us to a Mallard hen, Henrietta, and her nest of 9 eggs. Henrietta was tenaciously attending to her maternal nesting responsibilities. But her nest was not in the best of locations.
And now a hopefully long story is a short one. Henrietta is gone. Her eggs are gone. Both have disappeared without a trace or hint of what might have happened.
Survival in the Mallard world is tough. Unhatched eggs, ducklings, nesting hens, and molting (flightless) birds are the most vulnerable with disease and predators the most common sources of mortality. Something made a meal out of those eggs.
So, is Molly suspect? Well, Molly ain’t talkin’. But I’m going give her the benefit of the doubt. Molly has, over her years, been numbed to the presence to waterfowl in her territory and this nesting hen was not of interest.
My guess, optimistically, is that Henrietta is OK. Hens that lose their eggs become aunts with the role of assisting other successful hens with their ducklings.
We hope to see Aunt Henrietta on the lake this summer.
- High-quality Lake Vermilion home offered at $595,000
- Lake Vermilion island getaway cabin offered at $305,000
- Large Lake Vermilion island lot with cabin, $329,500
- 15+ acre improved riverfront parcel near Cook, MN, $79,900
May 21, 2004
- Unfinished Ash Lake home offered at $159,900
- 15 acre recreational/homesite parcel near Lake Vermilion, $28,500
- Susan Lake year-round home offered at $243,000
- Renovated 3 bedroom home in Ely, MN, $107,900
May 20, 2004
Featured Property.
The south shore is Niles Bay is arguably one of the most attractive shorelines’ Lake Vermilion has to offer.
And one of the attributes of this newly listed log vacation home is its’ location in that area of the lake. It also features 600 sq. ft. on the main level plus loft sleeping area and full basement. Beautiful panoramic views across Niles Bay from all levels, the exterior deck, and the screen porch. It’s got all the northwoods atmosphere and charm that only a log home on the lake can provide.
Offered at $298,000.
Go here to see all the photos.
Please contact me soon for additional information.
- Bear Island River wilderness cabin near Ely, MN, $75,000
- Water access cabin on Hinsdale Island/Lake Vermilion, $115,000
- And another Hinsdale Island cabin offered at $94,000
- Rustic retreat cabin in the Ely area woods, $105,000
May 19, 2004
- Great log vacation home on Niles Bay/Lake Vermilion, $298,000
- 2 bedroom country home near Cook MN, $59,500
- Pelican Lake year-round home offered at $269,000
May 17, 2004
The Opener.
Overall, the Opener was marginal. That is, the fishing was great but the catching was marginal. We scraped frost off the fishing boat on Saturday morning. It was clear with bright sun but the temperature was in the mid-20′s at sunrise.
Sunday was warmer with a southerly wind. We did have reasonable walleye action on Sunday evening but I think there are better angling days ahead.
