Category Archives: In Town

Vol XVII – #139 – Fishtown Lunch Break

The small inset taken at 8:00 a.m. and the big picture at noon.  Even on a rainy day, parking places are few and far between. The couple saying hello to Biscuit are from New Zeeland.  

Vol XVII – #138 – Slow Down

I love seeing our wildlife along the way and especially when they safely make their way across our roads. Everyone seems to drive at a minimum, the speed limit.  I have reached an age where driving a little slower is safer for me. I also get tailgated a lot, most often by out of state cars.  I pull off to the… Read more »

Vol XVII – #137 – Riverview

This summer has provided us with a lot of beautiful days. A great number of those days the clouds provided the effects. Below is my Shore Station being upgraded and repaired after 17 years of supporting my 19ft Sea Ray.  For any of you out  there who need the same, this outfit is a great one to call.  Ask for John Stephenson. … Read more »

Vol XVII – #136 – Meggen’s Monday

One of the hidden gems in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is Tucker Lake. It’s a quiet place to paddle (no motors allowed), listen to the birds, see an occasional eagle or loon, and admire the numerous lilies. I’m also sharing a favorite of the Joy from this week.   

Vol XVII – #134 – And the Winner Is

A perfect day for the Fishtown Preservation Raffle. Congratulations to John and Gina Erb of Traverse City (formally of Leland), winners of the Grand Prize in the “Experience Fishtown Raffle” – a weeks stay in Fishtown Preservation’s shanty vacation rental. Fishtown Photo below.    

Vol XVII – #127 – Barbecruise Day

(Report by Jim today) I think I got it right this year. Last year I posted the winner of the boat parade and got it all wrong. Then I added that boat to this year’s invitation. I know this year is right because I took a video of the presentation tonight. But, we had fun with the mix up. The Leland… Read more »