Author Archives: Meggen Watt Petersen

Vol XVI # 034 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    May 2, 2016    4 Comments on Vol XVI # 034 – Meggen’s Monday

One of my favorite indicators of spring is the forsythia that blooms, and heading north into Leland is an amazing row, just popping now. It’s a clear, cool spring day up north!       

Vol XVI # 027 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    April 25, 2016    4 Comments on Vol XVI # 027 – Meggen’s Monday

The Joy’s fishing season is officially underway: the watermen set the first trap net over the weekend. And, if “April showers bring May flowers,” we should be expecting beautiful flowers in this area!      

Vol XVI # 020 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    April 18, 2016    No Comments on Vol XVI # 020 – Meggen’s Monday

  On Sunday afternoon, Joel Petersen took the Joy out for the first time since its compete overhaul, and said he was more than satisfied with how it handles now with the higher rails and resulting added weight in the stern. We are looking forward to the season’s whitefish catch… especially since spring has arrived, and with it, eagerness to… Read more »

Vol XVI # 013 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    April 11, 2016    1 Comment on Vol XVI # 013 – Meggen’s Monday

Today is a little bit brighter. Perhaps that is what springtime is all about: incremental opening up. Blue sky is peeking through here and there. It’s a bit above freezing.   

Vol XVI # 006 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    April 4, 2016    3 Comments on Vol XVI # 006 – Meggen’s Monday

Today’s photos are flashbacks from this time frame one year ago (otter, above) and two years ago (icebergs, below). The Joy: that’s more recent, taken just after the previous snowfall. “Early spring” in Leland!    

Vol XV # 366 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    March 28, 2016    6 Comments on Vol XV # 366 – Meggen’s Monday

Even when it’s gray and rainy, this area offers up beautiful views. When the sky is almost the same color as the water (in fog or in bright sun), we call it an “infinity day” – it’s hard to discern where one ends and the other begins. The past couple of days have been bright and sunny: great for trudging… Read more »

Vol XV # 352 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    March 14, 2016    4 Comments on Vol XV # 352 – Meggen’s Monday

  It’s a rainy day here. As I pulled in to the parking lot by the harbor this morning, an otter scampered by on land near the Manitou Isle. A few minutes went by and it emerged beneath the dock. Enjoy the rain – it promises spring flowers!         

Vol XV # 345 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    March 7, 2016    2 Comments on Vol XV # 345 – Meggen’s Monday

Today’s photographs are from a couple of hikes taken over the weekend in our nearby national lakeshore. The melting snow made patterns all over the dunes. It was still chilly enough that it probably wasn’t melting very fast while we were out there.