Category Archives: In Town

Vol XVI – #109 – Cool to Start

Three generations of Lelander’s enjoying a Fishtown Shanty party yesterday evening, hosted by Peter Hall and family. Some of our reminisceing dating back 70 years and more.  Great story telling, great people telling great stories.  To many of us it seems like yesterday.  I was one of the new kids on the dock, having partied here for the first time in 1960. … Read more »

Vol XVI – #107 – The Riviera of the Midwest

Our congratulations to Alisha Glass! For what it’s worth:  Got a call from a friend who suggested that when Biscuit and I go out this afternoon is that we stay away from 204 because there is a guy walking with a long gun.  When questioned by deputy sheriff officers, he claimed he was exercising his second amendment rights and they… Read more »

Vol XVI – #099 – Penwood Memories

  Last evening a bunch of us old-timers gathered together to remember those we grew up with, partied with and competed with.  Don and Marilyn Pendergast were hosts for so many of our exploits at Penwood located at the mouth of the Carp River. Times have changed, Penwood has changed    

Vol XVI – #092 – Another Day in the Land of Delight

Another beautiful cool get-up. one of the amenities we enjoy is crisp clean air.  I mentioned yesterday that I would post a couple of pictures of the summer cottage that was torn down on Cemetery Point.  The cottage was owned by Edmund and Virginia Ball, ideal for entertaining with panoramic views of North Lake Leelanau.  I photographed every room and… Read more »