Canadians rushing down Highway 61 to Duluth on our Thanksgiving because their Thanksgiving was last month.
Lines snaking past the kitschy keychains and into the Rubbermaid aisle at Joynes' Ben Franklin.
And a black-and-white poodle getting all the love on a day known just for the black.
Today was Black Friday, and the North Shore nearly missed it. No doorbusters at the Lake Superior Trading Post in Grand Marais. No controversial midnight openings at Waters Edge in Tofte. Just 20% off all clothing and footwear at Grand Marais' landmark five and dime, Joynes.
All the super good deals must have been in Duluth and places south. Literally two of every three cars driving south on Highway 61 on Thursday had Ontario plates. Their drivers had an obvious sense of purpose, driving straight and fast. Their only stop might be at a gas station for remarkably cheap-sounding $3.29/gallon gas.
Grand Marais' two big retail shops, Joynes and the Trading Post, were both shoulder-to-shoulder busy. The cashier at one said it was just like Fishermens Picnic, the busiest day of the summer.
In the middle of all this, I picked up some extra-large wool socks and a colorful new leash for Daphne, the parti poodle. On this Black day, the black-and-white poodle pulled in the fans who had exhausted the two superstores:
"What did you mix for THAT dog?"
"Is that a Holstein dog?"
"What's his name?" (everyone assumes she's a he, especially when her pink collar is hidden in unbrushed curls.
A great day for Grand Marais.
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We were there for it! I like supporting Grand Marais and 20% off is just fine. Food is even better at the local restaurants.
I also enjoyed everybody with a good wearing a jacket. But nothing beats dogs with LED lights in the Xmas parade. Small parade but amusing. And I too had my eye on
those nice socks at the Trading Post. Nothing better then good socks when hiking.
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