Category Archives: Fishtown

Vol XVIII – #153 – A Special Sunrise

Jim Burnham    September 5, 2018    3 Comments on Vol XVIII – #153 – A Special Sunrise

(Report by Jim)   We were met with a spectacular Leland sunrise this morning. I wish I had looked earlier because this was not the peak. The photos were already posted everywhere by the time I got down to the shore. I guess I’m old fashioned, I choose to lug the camera and bag down to the shore. If I miss… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #152 – Spinnakers

Jim Burnham    September 4, 2018    4 Comments on Vol XVIII – #152 – Spinnakers

(Report by Jim)   Nice to see a spinnaker out. You rarely see these out anymore. This M-Scow was moving fast downwind and that’s exactly what you use them for.   I took the photo above on a bridge somewhere around Muskegeon, I think. I’ve passed this many times over the years and never had a good sky until now. So,… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #151 – Labor Day

Meggen Watt Petersen    September 3, 2018    1 Comment on Vol XVIII – #151 – Labor Day

    While Meggen was up participating in the 61st Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk (above), Biscuit and his humans were participating in the 20th Annual Leland Bridge Walk.      

Vol XVIII – #150 – A Perfect Summer Day

Keith Burnham    September 2, 2018    No Comments on Vol XVIII – #150 – A Perfect Summer Day

    Leland as well as Fishtown and all the beaches were elbow to elbow. Cars everywhere.  Even the river had people.                     

Vol XVIII – #147 – A Beautiful Day In Our Neighborhood

Keith Burnham    August 30, 2018    1 Comment on Vol XVIII – #147 – A Beautiful Day In Our Neighborhood

      Thousands of customers out of power with restoration Friday, today was almost a perfect day.           Happy 16th birthday to our grandson Daniel        

Vol XVIII – #146 – After the Next Day Storm

Keith Burnham    August 29, 2018    2 Comments on Vol XVIII – #146 – After the Next Day Storm

      Yesterday at dinnertime, another thunder and lightning storm roared through with winds gusting to 65 mph. Thousands out of power, many until Friday.       Happy birthday to our granddaughter Meredith! Jumping into 15!      

Vol XVIII – #145 – After the Storm

Keith Burnham    August 28, 2018    1 Comment on Vol XVIII – #145 – After the Storm

      An overnight rain storm roared through the Leelanau with 75 mph winds and torrential downfall.  Fallen trees greeted our morning trip to town.  More of the same forecasted for tonight.        

Vol XVIII – #144 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    August 27, 2018    2 Comments on Vol XVIII – #144 – Meggen’s Monday

  On Saturday, I headed over to Good Harbor beach (651) because it looked like the northern lights just might be putting on a display. It was also cloudy with an almost-full moon illuminating the night sky. It was a quintessential up north evening, with a calm Lake Michigan, and a perfect moment for a beach bonfire and conversation. I… Read more »