Vol XV #232 – A Day to Wear Orange in the Woods

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.    

Vol XV #230 – Making Waves

Today wasn’t the best day to take pictures.  With wind and rain, it wasn’t very pleasant.  Going down to the beach the wind sounds like a train roaring through.   All in all it could have been worse, not as bad as the weather people predicted.   

Vol XV #229 – Rain, Wind Go Away

The gale warning flags are flying in anticipation of strong coastal winds for Leelanau County and South along the lakeshore. Yesterday the forecast was for gusts up o 60 mph, today, maybe 40 or so. The power company has crews positioned in the county to service any lines down.  There are a lot of stressed trees in the county from the… Read more »

Vol XV #228 – Not Forgotten

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.     

Vol XV #226 – Meggen’s Monday

  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 »

Vol XV #225 – Sunday Whatever

Today’s  clear blue sky compared with yesterday’s clouds is a downer.  Clear blue skies are kinda boring.  Not much incentive for seeking out a pretty picture to take.  Besides my mind is on other things I have to do outside on such a nice clear blue day.