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May 29, 2018
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More from Mackinac Island
Travel
Although the ferry ride to the island was quite chilly (we rode on top so we could get the best views), the day was sunny and beautiful on the island. We got off the ferry and walked up Main St. …
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May 27, 2018
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A Trip to Mackinac Island
Travel
I hate to admit it, but, I had never been to Mackinac Island before this spring. Why? I’ve no idea other than it never floated to the top of my to-do list. Rose got a great “early-season” deal at the…
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May 26, 2018
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Back on the Lake!
Orchestra Camp Colony
Its been too long. I’m sorry to have been away so long. But, it is finally spring at the lake. These were taken two weeks ago, Mother’s Day weekend. I hope these are the beginning of a great summer at…
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February 6, 2018
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Churches of Rome Website
Travel
I received a message a while back from Ralph Conde who is working on a website http://www.churches-of-rome.info. He has visited about 80 of the churches in Rome over the last 10 years and has posted descriptions and photos of each. He…
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January 17, 2018
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Sleeping Bear in the Winter
Northwest Michigan
Hello. I’m finally back. Sorry for being gone for so long. Today I took a trip from Interlochen to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I’ve been there in the spring, summer, and fall, but not really much in the winter. However, before…
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October 26, 2017
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Fall Color Around Leelanau Peninsula
Northwest Michigan
We did manage to hit the peak color in the area this last weekend. We did a couple hikes and got some photos to share. The first hike was in the TC Commons. We had never walked in these woods…
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October 25, 2017
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Botanic Gardens at TC Commons
Northwest Michigan
We discovered a real gem at TC Commons last weekend, the Botanic Gardens. We stopped at the visitor center and were offered a free guided tour. So glad we did it. Not only did we see the grounds, but inside…
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October 24, 2017
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Night Sky
Northwest Michigan
Both Friday and Saturday evenings looked to be good for star gazing. I headed over to the Green Lake boat launch to see the sunset and, hopefully, the Milky Way. It was well after dark Friday before I got over…
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October 23, 2017
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Christmas Cove Farms
Northwest Michigan
Rose and I drove to Northport Saturday specifically to find the Christmas Cove Farms. They specialized in heirloom apples, all those apples that aren’t grown commercially any more, if they ever were. In addition to the apples, they have a…
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October 20, 2017
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Fall Colors and Fall Loons
Orchestra Camp Colony
Finally, we have decent fall color at the lake. Got out in the kayak this morning and were not disappointed. Although not at its peak, the color is very nice. Here are some examples. At the south end of the…
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