Yesterday I warned about the dangers of Lake Michigan. Sure enough, a few hours later, a girl was swept into the lake. Fortunately a boat was passing by right when it happened. The rescuer in the video stated, “Lake Michigan is no joke.” A video everyone should view before they decide to walk out onto…
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July 29th: The Coast Guard Cometh
Today, the ships came in Our second year for the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. Last year, we arrived two and a half hours before the ships arrived, ensuring our front row seats. This morning, I was ready to go at 9:45am for the 1:00pm arrival. My wife presented the bad news… the ship parade…
July 27th: This side of the lake
The Grand Haven State Park beach is on the left side of the pier picture below. The Grand River, just to the right. A plume of brown water flows down this river from Grand Rapids. So how clean is the river?
July 24th: On the slow road
Living life on the slow road in West Michigan means so many things go undone. If we were on vacation, we’d schedule all these things to do, see, accomplish. Stressing to maximize our time to “relax”. And yet the undone, now, is still so sweet. There we were again this morning… living life slow on…
July 22nd: The perfect parking spot
Sunny and in the lower 70’s… another beautiful day for our beach shack heaven. After a fantastic lunch we visited the Muskegon beaches. I found the perfect parking spot. The water level up two feet, and a windy day combined for true beach front parking. Unfortunately, my wife saw it coming. Why do Toyota windows…
July 21st: When Chicago Flushes
the simplified scoop on the water impact from Lake Michigan’s two largest cities
July 13th: Watching the wheels
What to do on a beautiful Saturday when all the worker bees escape the office or factory for the day? A day with my wife, watching the wheels go round and round. No love at the state park, the massive lot completely full. So no watching the pole vaulters on the beach today. As we…
July 11th: Salmon… eight days a week
Ok, not really. But I devoured a filet of Michigan salmon for breakfast, lunch and dinner. First filets from our restocked freezer. Our June expedition was such a fantastic trip! Baked goodness from a very simple recipe. A style we brought from Oregon. Skin down on a cooking sheet. Seasoned lightly with Lowery. Light coating…
July 10th: Magic in a magical land
Since Bob Dylan first performed Mozambique, I was hooked on the magic. I just wish someone out there performed a decent cover of the song. Innumerable Dylan song covers have blossomed into mega hits. Why not this one? The lyrics, guitar work, violin… and a soothing voice would capture the enchantment and transport us to…
July 6th: Sometimes… sail
There are two types of people in the world… powerboat people and sailboat people. No, make that three kinds of people… there are also those who never even get on the water. They are much too “busy” to relax. This third group is so goal obsessed, they cannot imagine being on the water. Work, work…