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July 11, 2015
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Guest Blog Post – Jane Shoup
Orchestra Camp Colony
Some of you may remember the photos from friend and neighbor on Duck Lake, Jane Shoup, from previous summers. Jane has shared some of her photos from this summer for your viewing. Probably the best news is that Jane has…
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July 10, 2015
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Another Lovely Evening Kayak
Orchestra Camp Colony
Last night was some of the nicest paddling I’ve done in a while. The water was smooth and the company good. Five of us formed a flotilla that headed off to the south end of the lake. It was a…
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July 9, 2015
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Northwood on the Lake
Orchestra Camp Colony
Don Thompson, a neighbor of us in OCC, has been working with our own Albert Jordon to document the history of Northwood on the Lake, the place Albert calls home. Don is putting together a wonderful web site with photos and…
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July 9, 2015
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Morning Kayak – 8 July 2015
Orchestra Camp Colony
Another beautiful morning on the lake. As always, the turtles were lined up. I’ve had ants on a log, but never turtles on a log. There was a tern hunting for breakfast, diving into the water and coming up empty.…
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July 5, 2015
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Fireworks
Northwest Michigan
Rose and I went to Beulah to the fireworks last night. Here are some photos.
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July 4, 2015
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4th of July Paddle
Orchestra Camp Colony
It’s the morning of Independence Day, 2015. The sun is up and the wind is calm. Great time to put the kayaks in the water. I’ve got lots of pictures to share. This was the first of the white water…
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July 3, 2015
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Venus and Jupiter
Orchestra Camp Colony
View from the kayak while waiting for the full moon. There were other things to see.
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July 3, 2015
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In Search of the Full Moon
Orchestra Camp Colony
We had just arrived at the cabin and stopped at Bud’s for a quick bite and to listen to Jim Hawley’s music. Before we could even order our sandwiches, we were invited to go on a full moon kayak paddle.…
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May 17, 2015
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Trip up Leelanau Peninsula
Northwest Michigan
I set off in search of cherry blossoms yesterday afternoon. I found them, and so much more. Just north of Cedar there were an old house and barns, next to Holy Rosary Church. Just a bit further north, I found…
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May 17, 2015
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Saturday Morning Kayak
Orchestra Camp Colony
Another great morning to be in the kayak. Yesterday was overcast, but the waters were calm. Here are a few photos. (Click to enlarge)
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