• Wednesday-What'sUP March 25 - 10:18 am

It seems strange to me, to be viewing the shores of Lake Superior, right in the midst of Eagle River, with little or no snow in March. This early thaw has helped everyone to overcome any cabin fever that may have been setting in, like Amy Cloutier and two of her "best buds" did recently. Out of the three beachcombers that day, I'm guessing the four-legged one had the most fun, running and jumping all over the place. It's so nice to see beach sand again. If you didn't know better, you'd think these pictures were taken on a cool summer day... except for the small telltale strip of ice along the shoreline...that's a dead give-away that it isn't warm enough for swimming quite yet. :->

Isn't an early Spring just like a gift? :D

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3&link=ctg_ars_shelterchallenge_from_shelterchallengeconfirmation_sidetabs

Less than two months our Scottish Terriers and us will be enjoying the shores of Lake Superior of northern Wisconsin. Get Lake Superiorized where-ever/when-ever you can!

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How long will there be a need to vote? Or, how long before we can, simply, see and post messages about the pictures posted?

The pictures have, as always, been a great getaway.

I think the voting ends Apr. 18th. Remember those homeless pets are in their situation due to human error. They need the votes from kind people.

Its strange not to see much ice along the shore. Along Minnesota and Wisconsin Point (Lake Superior) ice still clings. We were out enjoying the warm weather along the beach last week, sadly we had to leave both pups at home, ice shelves, open water and dogs could be a disastrous event. We had fun and collected some interesting drift wood. Have a great day everyone and pretty soon we will all be enjoying the shore like the 3 in the pictures!

There! In the second photo! It looks like a building I remember seeing in Eagle River many years ago as a kid. Is that a motel I've been looking for? Sure wish I could find out about it! Anybody???? Good pics of UP fun.

Its strange not to see much ice along the shore. Along Minnesota and Wisconsin Point (Lake Superior) ice still clings. We were out enjoying the warm weather along the beach last week, sadly we had to leave both pups at home, ice shelves, open water and dogs could be a disastrous event. We had fun and collected some interesting drift wood. Have a great day everyone and pretty soon we will all be enjoying the shore like the 3 in the pictures!

Sorry I'm not sure what happened there?????

Wow, look at all those agates out there.......

Kay, I believe that's the Eagle River Inn.

That looks like the The Fitz resaurant at the Eagle River Inn ( www.eagleriverinn.com ).

Kay, That hotel has been there for years. I remember when they built it in the 60's. It had a different name back then but I can't remember what it was. Anybody know? "Breakers" keeps coming to mind but I may be thinking of another place.

Is'nt the name of the place Fitzgeralds?

Here is the link:

http://www.eagleriverinn.com/2/index.html

I'm happy to know that there will be a reward for the winner soon, but I, for one, have not minded seeing the posts for voting for CCHS. It's a good reminder to vote and, I'm certain it is a big (maybe the only?) reason why CCHS is in third place. It would be wonderful if they came in first by April 18 -- that would be first for all shelters participating in the WORLD. That's amazing! I have been rewarded with the deep satisfaction of having contributed to this cause in the little, lovable gem of the Copper Country.

I'm happy for the reminder because otherwise I would forget to vote. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Thanx!

In my view, Kathyl has brought up an excellent point with her comment that, "how long before we can, simply, see and post messages about the pictures posted?"

The "Acceptable Use Policy" seems to quite clearly indicate that Cam Notes is for "discussions surrounding the day's picture and related topics"---and that, "What'sUP is to be used for posting of other topics, conversations, announcements and items of interest, etc." [Of course, following that definition, I probably shouldn't even be allowed to post this commentary :-)].

While I REALLY like animals---and lest I be considered a cynic---I tend to view the entire Petfinders.com shelter fund raising effort as not much more that a very well-crafted marketing ploy.

Scott, It is Fitzgerald's now but I believe it's original name was different. I've searched but can't find any info.

I think the hotel was originally called "The Swank".

In the second photo, if you turn left at the building (Eagle River Inn), go up 2 blocks and cross the lower bridge over the river, turn left and walk up the hill - there it is, the cedar shake house on the right. That's where I'm typing these words right now, and where the Pasty Cam has originated every day for the past 12+ years.

The daily mention of the Shelter Challenge is OK as far as we're concerned, as the Pasty Cam has been a beneficiary of the hard working volunteers of the Copper Country Humane Society. Several of the animals you have seen on these pages are alumni of CCHS, and if a daily reminder here can help them advance their mission, it's just returning the favor. If the hidden motive of the contest sponsors are to bring people to their site, I agree with Sconie that it is a "well-crafted" promotion, with the end result that CCHS has already benefited by the $1,000 weekly award announced earlier this month.

As I look out over the Lake, an almost identical scene to those above, I happen to have one of those CCHS alumni here at my feet. Say "Hi" Shadow...

The posts encouraging people to support the local humane society seem harmless enough. Let's not make it into too much of an issue. It simply isn't worth getting all ruffled over.

Hi to Cousin Donna! Whom I have never met - yet...

(I knew Sara from NMU in the 1970's)

I'm sorry! I meant Amy! Silly me... (Charlie can you fix that?? PLEASE!

Probably still a little chilly, there, but we're getting to the Spring like weather.

Anybody heard whether the steelhead trout are starting to run up the rivers yet? Lookin' at the pics they should be ready by the time season opens. AH, the fond memories of the Elm and Misery rivers in the spring !!!

I find it very difficult to see where the problem is to vote for a shelter on this forum that is helping animals. I have been switching back and forth voting for Houghton and Ontonagon. Anyone that thinks this should not be part of this site has no feeling, nor heart for the poor pets out there with no homes. Come on people, have a heart, don't you have a pet that you love? Come on, please.

cindy, i'm with you.

I don't know Doug; every time I caught a steelie I never saw any legs on them, no matter how hard I looked. Then again, everytime I tried to run up a river, all I managed to do is get wet....

Nice photos today. (anyway there are never any bad photos of Lake Superior and the surrounding area)Just like there aren't any bad cookies, or pastry (just some are better than others) I grew up about a mile from the shore of the big lake, and miss it so. It's nice to see the U.P. each day on the Pasty.com website. I vote every day for the CCHS as result of this website. I live in California, but my vote still counts for the folks (and animals) back home. Keep voting folks, it's a good thing! We are moving on up in the stats. Enjoy your day.

I need the reminder to vote for the Humane Society and I appreciate the link being there. I have been voting every day. Thank you for the reminder!

Yes, it was the Swank Beach Motel at one time...

Well...you know...I am sorry if I offended anyone by posting it daily, but when I saw how incredible the voting became...we are third in the world. I've not heard of the Denison City Pound, but I have heard of Best Friends Animal Society. They are HUGE. They are who went in after Hurricane Katrina and rescued all the lost and abandoned animals they could find. I am truly amazed we are as close to them that we are. And I know it's thanks to TEAM PASTY....

IF you find these posts offensive...just skip them. It's like junk mail. Either you read it and do something with it, or you toss it. This IS for one of the most honorable causes and I am thrilled to be able to help in any little way.

And Cindy and a m hill, and any other one of us in that same boat...LOL...Blessings!

KEEP VOTING FOLKS!!!! WE COULD TAKE NUMBER ONE!!!

We could indeed, Donna. I vote every day too.

Right on Charlie!

Just keep voting. Thanks for the reminders Donna. Keep them coming, faith can move mountians, never mind the skeptics.

A well-crafted marketing ploy? Well, it their ploy doesn't actually work if you buy nothing, right? Does it cost anyone to click a button to vote. Sheesh. Keep the reminders coming, Donna. I, too, have a rescued pet in my care from a Humane Society, so I'm happy to contribute a click to the cause. Kind regards from Florida!

Since we're all straying from the subject, which are the photos of the day, may I chime in and just say that with Donna's enthusiasm for voting, I vote to elect her to lead the repeal of Obama's health care plan. Ha ha! By the way, I've adopted my critters too! :>)

I have adopted critters.....all the little chipmunks running around the yard and all the other critters out there, too. LOL ;O). It is cute to watch them from the kitchen window as I am doing the dishes. Oh Yeah!!! I also have morning doves.

KEEP VOTING FOLKS.

To bad you can not vote more than once a day.

Last I knew we were still a democracy...