Vol XV #55 – It Was That Kind of a Day

Jim Burnham    May 22, 2015    No Comments on Vol XV #55 – It Was That Kind of a Day

Vol XV #055 Report #5165 ~ Photo: LR5-22-15 On the cool side , but nevertheless a beautiful Spring day.  A large group loaded with camping gear headed out for the island.  The Village Green was busy with folks buying “wild flowers” to support the conservancy. Sad News Dept: We received the news that Dale Whalen passed away yesterday.  Our condolences… Read more »

Vol XV #54 – Another Fishtown Day

Jim Burnham    May 21, 2015    No Comments on Vol XV #54 – Another Fishtown Day

Vol XV #054 Report #5164 ~ Photo: LR5-21-15 A beautiful North Beach morning.  On the cool side, but it’s still May. GOOD NEWS DEPT.:The Enterprise headlines that a new buyer for the courthouse property, ” A group of Leland Community members represented by fulltime resident Ross Satterwhite has offered to purchase the county owned property for $800,000 and is promising… Read more »

Vol XV #53 -Leland On the Range

Jim Burnham    May 20, 2015    No Comments on Vol XV #53 -Leland On the Range

Vol XV #053 Report #5163 ~ Photo: LR5-20-15 St Wenceslaus had a special mass to anoint us old folks this beautiful, but a bit cool Spring morning.  A very attractive bronze plaque has been placed in the harbor concrete “In Memory of Bill Elder He Loved Sailing These Waters”. Biscuit had his picture taken with Neal Shea and Anna Geoghegan,… Read more »

Vol XV #51 -A Chilly North Beach Day

Jim Burnham    May 19, 2015    No Comments on Vol XV #51 -A Chilly North Beach Day

Vol XV #051 Report #5161 ~ Photo: LR5-18-15 Forecast for 5/20/2015 – Mostly Sunny, High: 55° F- Low: 40° F The sun is finding it’s way back after a cloudy and chilly 40 degree day.  More Fishtown shops are open, Dam Candy Store, The Crib, Tug Stuff and Leland Gal.  We are looking for a great 2015 Fishtown Season

Vol XV #050 – Meggen’s Monday

Jim Burnham    May 18, 2015    No Comments on Vol XV #050 – Meggen’s Monday

Vol XV #050 Report #5160 ~ Photo: LR5-18-15 Forecast for 5/19/2015 – Cloudy, High: 44° F- Low: 35° F It’s a beautiful Monday in Leland! Blue skies, a little breeze, and mild spring temps. It’s especially refreshing after last night’s rain. Over the weekend, we had some fog out on the Manitou passage, but that did not deter the fishermen… Read more »

Vol XV #49 – A Hot One

Jim Burnham    May 17, 2015    No Comments on Vol XV #49 – A Hot One

Vol XV #049 Report #5159 ~ Photo: LR5-17-15 Forecast for 5/18/2015 – AM Clouds/PM Sun, High: 66° F- Low: 40° F The cherry blossoms at Red Path Orchards are a beautiful sight from my front deck.  With the temperature in the mid-eighties, we know the bee’s are flying and this season should be a good one.  We are being promised… Read more »

Vol XV #048 – A Beautiful Fishtown Day

Jim Burnham    May 16, 2015    No Comments on Vol XV #048 – A Beautiful Fishtown Day

Vol XV #048 Report #5158 ~ Photo: LR5-16-15 Forecast for 5/17/2015- PM Thunderstorms, High: 75° F- Low: 58° F Lake Leelanau reached its high level and the excess is flowing over the dam, a nice feeling with the sound of rushing water.  Installed the battery in my boat, strange, but it weighs twice as much as it did when I… Read more »