Never thought I’d do it. But then the DJI Mavic Mini arrived. A drone that fits in your pocket. Folded up, smaller than my iPhone. But no toy. A great camera, able to fly in a breeze. A range of over 2 miles. Thirty minute flight time. GPS tracking, return to home abilities. And only…
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November 7th: First snow and an expensive mistake
Seemed like it would never snow here last year. Almost nothing untill January. This year, we’ve had our first snow in Grand Haven. Only a few inches… but enough. Ground covered, roads icy this morning. So we didn’t venture to the beach till some serious melting occurred. Still fun at the beach. Peaceful. Cold. Empty….
October 24th: Just an average sunset
Last night I was hoping to use the long zoom camera to get a few pictures from the boardwalk. From there, the sun would be a huge, red orb behind the lighthouse. Instead, we had too many clouds. Oh well. Just an average sunset from a spectacular small beach town. Lounging on a boardwalk bench…
October 22nd: Another day, another storm
This one even better than the last. Rumors of 25 foot plus waves on Lake Superior. We briefly thought of making the trip up today to Whitefish Point. Ships seeking safe harbor reminiscent of the Edmund Fitzgerald. But the long trip, with sideways winds dissuaded us. Instead we stayed home and witnessed our smaller waves….
October 20th: Beach be gone
My love of storms is not shared by all here on the Lake Michigan coast. An article yesterday about three homeowners spending $500K to battle back against the winds and waves in an effort to save their multi-million dollar homes. We stopped by our favorite beach today and all looked well from the sand covered…
October 16th: I love storms… volume xvii
There are beach people and mountain people. Which are you? I am definitely in the beach category. However, one of the fantastic reasons to live in the mountains is the four seasons and storms. Here in our paradise, we are blessed with both. I know many beach people would disagree. They think they would love…
October 13th: Against the wind, against the waves
The magnificent fury of Lake Michigan was on display last evening. We were late to the party. Missed the sunset. Missed getting spectacular photos of Lake Michigan in better light. But damn, still such a powerful experience. The sand was blasting across the road as we neared the lake, drifting in the road. Wrapping around…
October 10th: The last warm day
A little sad. A little foreboding. They have all the fencing in place. Rain tomorrow, windy and turning cold. Brisk days coming. The last warm day in Michigan until April? Yes. But many, many beautiful days to come this fall and winter. Actually, most every day is beautiful. I love a four season climate. And…
October 9th: Invasion of the sand/snow fence
Getting ready for winter, the sand/snow fence is going up at the beach. Driving into the North Beach parking lot we powered thru some drifted sand, so it is time. Seventy degrees and sunny, seems like such a shame to deface the beach. But by Saturday it will be turning cold. Perhaps the gales of…
October 6th: Lazy Sunday
With the Chiefs playing Sunday night football, today was the perfect chance to sit by the TV and scan all the afternoon NFL games. But not in Michigan. Instead, we got out and enjoyed another beautiful 65 degree afternoon. Lunch at the brewhouse, then off to the windy beach. The catwalk is fully installed and…