Glad you and Harry enjoyed. It's my favorite of all banana loaf recipes.

cooperbailey, that would be me! Thanks for finding those lamps...I have been to Ballard a zillion times and never saw those. Even in my Google search those didn't come up. Thanks so much for finding them and letting me know.

Thanks for asking, Patti, I appreciate. Glad you missed me. I've been here, but mainly just reading and being quiet. Do say something every once in a while.

As far as efficiency of fuel use, I'm not so sure I agree. Prorate the fuel of the plane vs the fuel to drive, keep in mind the plane will probably travel a shorter distance than the car will since you're dodging Great Lakes and subject to various roads. The trip is about 1640 mi. as the buzzard flies and yes the plane probably will take a little less than direct route but let's leave it at that for now. Driving via Duluth/Grand Forks is 1978 mi. (according to Streets & Trips), and assuming no detours or anything that's a best scenario. Going via Duluth/Fargo shows 2021 miles. Often winds up being longer. I'd sure like to see you Ed, but I think you're better off to fly. Now that doesn't mean you couldn't get a flight with a stop or two along the way! Or each way. I'm quite a bit south of there, yes, but might just be willing to make a drive to meet somewhere. I haven't had a vacation in a while. I wouldn't mind picking some other(s) up too in that event. Kind of depends on timing. Probably have to work around some therapy sessions but those could be rearranged too and I'm only going in every other day now so it's possible. And a lot depends on what route you'd take. The Fargo route shows going through Brainerd which wouldn't be too bad a trip for me to catch you there. Although I wouldn't mind catching up with you in Duluth or Grand Rapids. Or somewhere else. But I'm still going to suggest flying... You could pick up feathers, form some cardboard wings and flap your arms for 1700 miles! :D Well, maybe not.