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Mom Hackstaff with prize winning 4 lb small mouth bass (and a little sunny) - 1999


Our cousin Paul Quinnild on one of his old John Deeres - July 1978

The cottage on Lake Pelican!!!

   Mom Hackstaff was born and raised in Minnesota as Marlene Quinnild. Her father built a cottage on the South shore of Lake Pelican 1952. Growing up, Eddie spent time each summer in this incredible cottage playing in the water and fishing.

   This page will contain "some" of our info about Minnesota.  Since Eddie has traveled to Minnesota every year of his life, we can't show everything!

 

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As soon as I get started scanning the old photos there will be lots of new stuff. Until then, please scroll down to see our 2006 photos.
  Eddie doing his chores in 1972. Don't worry, he gained weight!
  As seen here, he got a lot larger! Mostly around the middle.   Here we are relaxing by the lake in 1992.    
  Eddie with his neice, Sabrina at the cottage in 1982   OK Sabrina, this one is just for you.      
           

August 2006
Pelican Lake Minnesota

    In 2006 we made our regular trip to Mom's cottage on the lake. This year we had the pleasure of having our friends Candy and Conrad join us. The weather was awesome the entire time with the exception of one late night thunder storm.

     Below you can view some of the photo's from the trip. Every night was a spectacular sunset. We must have taken hundreds of photos. While we were staying at the lake, we visited Potato Days in Barnesville. It was a good time and topped off with Mashed Potato wrestling at the First Presbyterian Church grounds. (Ya gotta love the mid-west)
Just another night watching the sunsets from the front lawn. L to R, Conrad, Candy, and Eddie.   The lake   The lake and the boat. Candy, Conrad, and Sheena enjoying a little wine on the dock.   The lake   More of the lake
  The lake   Eddie and Conrad   Candy and Conrad enjoying a little wine.   The rib grilling has begun.   Ribs are served!!!
  ...and Candy gets stuck with the clean up.   Conrad and Eddie   Conrad getting the pleasure of raising the boat.   Cap'n Eddie   Conrad - the Harbor Master
  All is well. It's vino time!   Gift's from the Heart   The neighbor's docks.   Eddie getting his garage sign made.   A master at work.
  Eddie   Sheena Candy     Last year'[s "mashed potato" wrestling champs.
  Ready for a grudge match.   And their off...   Can you say messy?   Or is this just nasty?!   We're going to need a cleanup in isle 6....
  He's down!   The fire department always ready to serve.     This is how serious wrestlers shower.