The Lockport Gas and Deli in Lutsen, Minnesota is frozen in time.
The people who visit and the people who work there march forward in time, but the business itself is almost exactly the way it was 50 years ago (except for the wi-fi).
The Lockport Gas and Deli in Lutsen, Minnesota is frozen in time.
The people who visit and the people who work there march forward in time, but the business itself is almost exactly the way it was 50 years ago (except for the wi-fi).
No wi-fi, no cell reception, no texting, no facebook and no twitter.
There is something authentic about the Lake Superior north shore. It is only 5 hours away by automobile, but it is about 50 years away from a technology point of view, which is the best way to recharge.
Take the time to recharge.
And try the Duluth Grill. You will not be disappointed.
It’s well understood that the only photos that matter on the internet are pictures of food (ideally a meal you are about to eat) or pictures of cats (ideally in some kind of box).
We don’t have a cat, but our business neighbor is Cambria, and they know a thing or two about food, especially when it comes to entertainment food.
A week ago they invited the building to a cocktail party and here is a photo of the fruit and cheese plate.
Delicious.
It is a delight to share the news that Valerie Becker (co-owner of this clown college) is the first recognized Master Certified Picture Framer (MCPF) in Minnesota as designated by the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA).
The MCPF designation is a professional recognition within the framing industry that indicates the recipient takes their framing very seriously. Before you can become a MCPF, you need to become a Certified Picture Framer. which is a three hour examination that focuses on framing in a completely archival fashion.
Once you achieve CPF status, you need to re-certify your CPF status after four years and be a professional framer for five years before you are eligible for the MCPF accreditation.
The MCPF is a hands-on practicum, where four different framing subjects are framed (print, fabric, canvas and object art) with advanced framing elements. Each piece is dis-assembled and evaluated. A fifth piece is framed on-site and on-demand in ninety minutes under peer review.
There are fewer than 60 MCPF professionals in the world, so it is kind of a big deal.
Way to go Val! We are so proud of you.
When you are starting a business, there is never enough time and then, there is never enough time.
Time is the most valuable resource for a start-up business. You cannot buy more of it and once it is gone, it is gone forever.
But, be that as it may, we are very excited about some pending announcements. Give us about a week to sort it all out.
We take this business very seriously.
We welcome e-mail!