Summertime Toys on the Loose

Well, it happened again. I woke up recently to see another jet ski bobbing lazily along in the middle of the lake. Obviously, someone had once again failed to secure it adequately the night before. We often see teenagers on the jet skis, so someone probably got into a little trouble with Dad!
The water, usually [...]

Should do this More Often

 
“Hi! Hope I’m not missed too much. Thanks for helping me out.  Am having a nice time.  Should do this more often.  I am at the beach today (Mon.) I’d like to own a place around here-lots of money get rich in a hurry.  See U. Say “hello” to everyone. “    Helen
As I look at [...]

Ready for a move?

The other day I ran into an old aquantice. He is a younger gentleman who used to show up for a breakfast group I’m in. I have not seen him for some time and thought maybe his schedule had changed.
After some chit chat, he explained he had been thinking of moving. My first thought was [...]

What’s to Love about Michigan? Spring!

The scent of wild olives and lilacs.
Trees leafing out in the warm May sun.
Fishermen finessing their catch through a swift current..
Sandhill cranes ratcheting in the wetlands.
I love spring in Michigan, don’t you?
Beyond winter’s snowy domain lies the season when the land returns to life. Spring may come to our state later than we’d like, [...]

Michigan’s Show

One of the benefits of being on or near the waterfront in Michigan is that the scenery changes not only in  the four seasons, but throughout each day.
The water is constantly changing and always amazing.  From the predawn mist on a cool summer morning, to the reflection of the brilliant sunset in the evening, the [...]

Partly?

When planning an event or a trip, I often check the local weather forecast. The terms “Partly Cloudy” and “Partly Sunny” have always been rather confusing to me. I went to the National Weather Service hoping for some clarification.
On their site, I found the following definitions: Partly Cloudy, “Between 3/8 and 5/8 of the sky is covered [...]

Waterfront Appraisal

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I Can’t Believe It

I can’t believe it happened again! A few weeks ago, having been overcome by a bout of spring fever, I decided to get some exercise and enjoy the fresh spring air by mowing the lawn. But, just like last year, try as I might, the mower would not start. After finally giving up, I called [...]

St. Joseph River

‘Dear Wife: Just arrived at  St. Joe. No train out to Stevens, but have several chances to ride out in a machine. Expect to go soon. Everybody owns machines here. Am feeling fine. Mable is out of state so I will get something to eat. Bob”    dated July 27, 1918
The St. Joseph River, or more [...]

Storage

When considering purchasing a property, often the question of storage comes up. What can be added to store the toys or just where can I store the lawnmower. This can be an even more important question on a lakefront property where a lack of available land may be a problem. That is why often you [...]

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