Author Archives: Jim Burnham

Vol XV #51 -A Chilly North Beach Day

Vol XV #051 Report #5161 ~ Photo: LR5-18-15 Forecast for 5/20/2015 – Mostly Sunny, High: 55° F- Low: 40° F The sun is finding it’s way back after a cloudy and chilly 40 degree day.  More Fishtown shops are open, Dam Candy Store, The Crib, Tug Stuff and Leland Gal.  We are looking for a great 2015 Fishtown Season

Vol XV #050 – Meggen’s Monday

Vol XV #050 Report #5160 ~ Photo: LR5-18-15 Forecast for 5/19/2015 – Cloudy, High: 44° F- Low: 35° F It’s a beautiful Monday in Leland! Blue skies, a little breeze, and mild spring temps. It’s especially refreshing after last night’s rain. Over the weekend, we had some fog out on the Manitou passage, but that did not deter the fishermen… Read more »

Vol XV #49 – A Hot One

Vol XV #049 Report #5159 ~ Photo: LR5-17-15 Forecast for 5/18/2015 – AM Clouds/PM Sun, High: 66° F- Low: 40° F The cherry blossoms at Red Path Orchards are a beautiful sight from my front deck.  With the temperature in the mid-eighties, we know the bee’s are flying and this season should be a good one.  We are being promised… Read more »

Vol XV #048 – A Beautiful Fishtown Day

Vol XV #048 Report #5158 ~ Photo: LR5-16-15 Forecast for 5/17/2015- PM Thunderstorms, High: 75° F- Low: 58° F Lake Leelanau reached its high level and the excess is flowing over the dam, a nice feeling with the sound of rushing water.  Installed the battery in my boat, strange, but it weighs twice as much as it did when I… Read more »

Vol XlV #234 – Meggen’s Monday

Down came the rain and washed the snow away… or at least much of the snow! It’s a rather Novembery day. We’ll take this milder reprieve before the winter white stuff flies again.  -Meggen Note: Our internet went out yesterday (Monday) and returned this morning.  Jim Burnham posted the “Report” Sad News: We have received word of the passing of… Read more »