The sunsets continue to move rapidly further and further south. In September, the sun would have been out of the picture above to the right. Now the sun is off far to the left. Tomorrow we will move north, across the Grand River to put the sunsets back in the light house snaps. Besides writing,…
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November 9th: Sixteen foot waves coming
We are expecting 12 to 16 foot waves tonight… compared to these little 6 footers above. Unfortunately, they are expected to hit after midnight. We still haven’t witnessed the big ones… but storm season continues. Oh, and our first lake effect snow tonight… hopefully. So excited to live winter here on our terms. The storms,…
November 3rd: Just a little lonely on the lake
My wife drove back to Iowa to see our family for a long weekend. I stayed here to watch our 12-year-old black lab. The dog was not happy to see my wife grab a suitcase and head out the door… she knew it would be a few days till she saw her again. This weekend…
I love my lake, I love my lake, I love my lake
Not so long ago, one of the people I worked with was fond of the mantra, “I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.” Uh yeah, sort of worth a small chuckle at the time. But we knew the truth. I wonder if things have improved. If not, such a waste…
October 19th: Thoughts on breaking the chains
It is going on 6 months… my frequent flyer fast food points are expiring! I am getting emails telling me to stop in soon before my free pizzas, wings etc. expire. Umm, no thanks. Back in small town Burlington, Iowa we were “blessed” with a remarkable array of chain restaurants. Working for a living meant…
October 18th: If a sunset could see
A Grand Haven resident took his drone to the air, buffeted by strong winds, and reversed the normal view. I especially enjoy the picture below. Just a small slice of the photographers and gazers that come to the shore every evening. A special place, with special people.
October 11th: A gale… and inspiration
Early this morning we headed to the state park to watch the waves churned up from the gale force winds. The boardwalk towards the lighthouse was dangerous as waves crashed onto it. Having learned previously just how treacherous the boardwalk can be, we moved over to the beach. Here we encountered blowing sand stinging our…
October 10th: An evening in the life
Last evening we stopped by our favorite quiet beach and discovered the snow/sand fence is erected. A very good chance of a special event in our family there late September next year, so it looks like we will still be safe from the fencing then… now if we could just guarantee the weather. Not the…
October 8th: Last gasp of summer
Recent storms “flipped the lake” and pushed water temperatures down to 55 degrees. Still, sunny and 81 degrees brought out hundreds walking the boardwalk, relaxing on the beach between the snow (sand) fences, and others in wet suits partaking in the breeze and light waves. Two more days, and the air temperature will match the…
October 2nd: Visions of what is, and what will be
What do you see? I see the future. I see the place to be. A few more days of sunny, warm weather to come. Skies painted in blue, orange, yellow, red, purple will make for glorious sunsets. Mighty gales will bring the brave to witness the fury. Ever changing spectacular ice formations will be on…