Category Archives: People

Vol XV #126 – The Leland Coffee Club

  Congratulations to this newly married couple exiting Fishtown as I arrived. The International Coffee Club of America, Leland Coffee Club, held it’s last sip this morning at the Leland Fire House. It’s next sip will be Monday morning at the Leland Lodge. The club was organized on March 4th, 1964 and has no by-laws, no officers, no dues and… Read more »

Vol XV #124 – Van’s Beach On a Breezy Morning

  The morning began breezy with a chance of beautiful and it was.  The harbor was full up with a few hanger backs because of the wind out of the west at 16 mph. Of course local businesses like this a lot as it keeps captive boaters in town to shop and dine.   

Vol XV #123 – What Do You Do On a Day Like Today

  The morning began cloudy with a chance of drizzle and it did.  Fish like to bite when it drizzles and they did. By noon the clouds moved out and the sun took over and with it, a beautiful afternoon.  It’s great seeing these young anglers as they bring in the catch of the morning.    

Vol XV #122 – A Great Morning to Go Fishing

  There is always a lot of jubilation coming from the fishing buddies when they arrive in the morning. Today I asked Captain Anderson and his crew member to join the fishermen with Biscuit for a photo.  I certainly enjoy being a part of the Fishtown scene and to be able to share the morning with them.  We return to Fishtown … Read more »

Vol XV #118 – Catch of the Day

 6:00 am ~ 68° ~ Clear ~ Wind: Southwest at 4 mph ~ Humidity: 75%Sunrise is at 6:19 am ~ Ave. Low is 58° ~ Record Low is 42° (1985)3:30 p.m. ~ 75° ~ Partly Cloudy ~ Wind: W SW at 12 mph  ~ Humidity: 38%Sunset is at 9:19 pm ~ Ave. High is 80° ~ Record High is 92° (1987)Moonphase: First Quarter ~… Read more »

Vol XV #115 – On a Day Like Today You Can Pass the Time Away

.  A word of caution to our local and summer folks, watch out for careless drivers of automobiles and bikes.  Especially the bikers who ride two feet inside the driving lane when they have 4 feet of shoulder.  With summer traffic heavy in both directions it doesn’t really seem very smart to make a statement about who owns the road. … Read more »

Vol XV #114 – Meggen’s Monday!

We are in the middle of a series of days that are quintessential Leelanau days: bright, vivid colors, blue skies with a touch of wispy clouds, sunny, enough breeze to sail, warm enough during the day to enjoy being on and in the water or out and about on local trails and dunes, and cool enough at night for a… Read more »

Vol XV #113 – Oh What a Beautiful Day… For a Tribute

The Leland Yacht Club held a memorial Sunfish Regatta dedicated to the memory of Past Commodore Jim Fenton.  Jim was known for his love of racing his Sunfish and dedication to his years as LYC Commodore.  Present along with family members were Past Commodores Norb Gits, Bill Bolinger, Ted Sichler, Keith Burnham,  Mary Jo Grogan, John Stanley and Laura Paine.