The Leland Reports first visit to the Toy Store was on this date in 2001 and has been revisited each year since. I believe it’s important to remember those who have made our Leland experience special and Linda, the Toy Store Lady” did indeed. The weather people are forecasting rain and winds gusting to 50 mph tonight and early tomorrow. I’m… Read more »
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Above, pictures of the calmness of Big Blue as well as the absence of winter two days before Christmas. It’s not the first time it’s been void of snow, hopefully not a trend for the season. Remembering the record snowfall two years ago I’m sure it’s not. Below is an update of the new fire station progress. … Read more »
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Above average temperatures dominate the weather news. Usually at this time of year, a white weather pattern involves snow rather than fog. But rainy fog is what we have – where the familiar shoreline disappears into a bank of misty white. Meanwhile behind the scenes, the Joy is being fitted with rails that are about eight inches higher. The fishermen… Read more »
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We have a mild and gray Monday today. At Mr. Burnham’s request, we are featuring photos of bowls turned from trees downed during the August 2 storm. Members of the Northwestern Michigan Woodturners Club are turning these bowls from sections of hardwood trees that fell that day, as a way for neighbors and those in the community to commemorate their… Read more »
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Today’s photos are from a special event that took place on Saturday. It is a privilege to grab the camera and head out the door with the intention of photographing a bald eagle – and know that you’ll actually see one. Wings of Wonder’s Founder and CEO Rebecca Lessard released “Miracle Boy” after describing the treatment her organization provided… Read more »
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The wind finally came to a halt and it’s snowing south of us. Radar shows a system moving to the northeast and we are on the fringe. it’s supposed to be snowing here, but at the moment I don’t see anything here in Leland yet.
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Today is actually a good day to stay away from the areas that are being harvested. The Clay Cliffs area being one of them. There are a lot of out of town visitors here because of the weather, hopefully they will be careful.
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The Leland Report salutes our veterans, especially those who are no longer with us. Walter, born on this day in 1918 was a close friend and mentor. The General and I shared some stories together that I will always cherish. Gone, but not forgotten.
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It’s another crystal-clear blue day, and mild for November. Sunday was perfect to take a leisurely drive the way all the way to the northern tip of the peninsula to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, with a mandatory stop along the way at Mr. Kilcherman’s Christmas Cove Farm. The collection of bottles is nothing short of phenomenal. And the apples… Read more »
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The morning began on the cool side with a north wind and a lively surf. I watched as the lonely surfer waited for a big one to ride to shore and as I started to leave, found one. By early afternoon, as forecasted, the sky began to clear.
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