Author Archives: Keith Burnham

Vol XVI – #161 – Where Did Everybody Go?

A thunderstorm just roared through and the power went out.  The Generac kicked in and is doing it’s job for the past half hour..  What is interesting is that cable didn’t go off and the internet  is still with us.  The sun is now shinning. Anyway, Day after Labor Day and town is empty.      

Vol XVI – #159 – Julie and Biscuit in a Pumpkin Patch

   Our daughter Julie, here for the Labor Day weekend, spotted this pumpkin Saturday on the way back from Suttons Bay and thought it would be a great place to have her picture taken with Biscuit. A beautiful Sunday here in the Leelanau as well as Fishtown.  Tomorrow, the Bridge Walk Over the Carp River.   

Vol XVI – #158 – Blustone Vineyards and Puffy White Clouds

A perfect day to visit one of our favorite vineyards.  The puffy white clouds were the perfect touch.  It wont be long and the 2016 grapes will be ready for harvest.    

Vol XVI – #157 – No Clouds Today… Well Maybe One

There was only one little cloud in a blue, blue sky and how it got there I’ll never know.  It started out cool, but became very comfortable soon after.  A very nice day I’d say.   

Vol XVI – #156 – On the Way Back From the Big City By the Bay

A visit to the dentist in the Big City By the Bay today and then lunch at the West End Tavern, Apache Trout Grill’s new restaurant on the harbor.  Had a Tavern Burger, not bad at all.    

Vol XVI – #155 – Along the Road

  Most of my pictures are taken in Fishtown, Van’s Beach or from the bridge over the River Carp.  I don’t have the mobility of yester year, today’s pictures were taken from behind the steering wheel.  On a day like this, no matter where you go, there’s a picture to be taken.   

Vol XVI – #154 – Another One of Those Beautiful Leelanau Days

The age of the visitors to Leland has changed as the families with school age children are back at home and the older generations are on the move. It’s amazing how many arrive on 2 wheels decked out in full leather.   I used to have a motorcycle… rode it here in the Leelanau wearing shorts, tee shirt, tennis shoes –… Read more »

Vol XVI – #151 – On the Rainy Side

A rainy day for sure and in spite of that, it was busy day in Fishtown.  It was also busy on the south side of the Carp River as the crew of the JOY packed up the nets and gear, called it a season.     

Vol XVI – #150 – On the Sunnyside of the Dock

Normally the pictures for the report are taken in the morning or at noon, today mid afternoon after a long session in the Big City By the Bay.   Incredible cloud formations all day which waited for me to get back home. Great to catch the Cove’s water taxi in motion.  What kind of an afternoon was it?… Great!     … Read more »