The day began overcast and cloudy with the prospect of rain, but instead the sun came out mid afternoon and suddenly it was 70 degrees. Leland as well as the rest of the county is getting ready for summer. The shops that are closed for the winter are being prepared for the new season. The Dam Candy Shop will… Read more »
We had a busy day in the Big City by the Bay and on our way passed this old barn that was on it’s way. I took the picture above in 2002 and mused about the possibility that jimmy Hoffa might be in the Cadillac’s trunk. The Cadillac has been gone for many years and it won’t be long and… Read more »
We celebrated Mother’s Day at the Riverside Inn. It turned out to be a beautiful day in the Leelanau.
Fishtown, this morning, was the scene of seagull frenzy. This afternoon they seemed to settle down. The mostly cloudy sky became a beautiful blue and another beautiful Leelanau day was ours.
All I can say is… what a nice day it is. It would be nice to have another one tomorrow… but that’s not to be because a cold front and t-storms are coming tomorrow.
In spite of the fact that yesterday was a cold and damp, we needed the rain. Today on the other hand is sunny and not as chilly, is one fine day in May. Lots of Gull activity due to the adding live fish to the river a few days ago. Long time ago there were gulls all over Fishtown because… Read more »
Today was not a good day for the Leland Report as the server has been down all day and I’m just able to post. NEWPORT HONORS ALEXANDER JANKO The 2016 Newport Beach Film Festival has awarded writer/director/composer Alexander Janko its OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FILMMAKING: SCREENWRITING honor for YEAR BY THE SEA. With four sold out screenings and a wonderful… Read more »
Rick Lahmann, proprietor of Reflections, a many talented man. Piano player, photographer and Fishtown merchant. Reflections is open for business. As the clouds began to move in with tonight’s rain, it became obvious that the sky was going to be the picture subject matter. Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Wood Gould Poole, 95, of Metairie, LA and Leland, MI passed away… Read more »
A interesting day in the Land of Delight’s weather, the sun was shinning and it was raining. Biscuit and I stopped by to see Leif at his Fishtown Shop. No doubt about it, Leif has developed into one of Leelanau Counties favorite artists joining the likes of Fred Petroskey, Gene Rantz, Ken Scott and so many others that we are… Read more »
Finding a place to park in Fishtown and for a matter of fact, greater downtown Leland, wasn’t easy . It was a busy day and it was obvious that the season has begun. Captain Jack Duffy and the WHITECAP are ready to go fishin.