Tag Archives: fishtown preservation

Vol XXI – #32 – The “Otherside Shanty” Returns

Meggen Watt Petersen    September 29, 2021    2 Comments on Vol XXI – #32 – The “Otherside Shanty” Returns

It was a beautiful, windless day in Leland. Perfect for the return flight of the Otherside Shanty to its new foundation! A couple of “before” photos are below, one from this morning and one from December 2020 when the Shanty was lifted from its old pilings. Congratulations to #Fishtown Preservation and Biggs Construction and Kasson Contracting and all who contributed… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #101 The Fate of the Diamond

Jim Burnham    July 11, 2018    No Comments on Vol XVIII – #101 The Fate of the Diamond

(Keith is still a bit under the weather so Jim is filling in again today) There is an old superstition that it is bad luck to rename a boat. But, there are ways to avoid your fate if you follow certain rituals. According to the website 321boatclub.com, this is how you handle it: Historically it’s been considered bad luck to change… Read more »

Vol XVIII – #100 – From the Lens of Erhardt Peters

Jim Burnham    July 10, 2018    6 Comments on Vol XVIII – #100 – From the Lens of Erhardt Peters

(Keith is still a bit under the weather so Jim is filling in again today) An action shot by Erhardt Peters of the legendary George Cook on the Why Not. This rare one has Erhardt’s notes on it. The two above are the Irene and the Sambo. Below, the Janice Sue and the Joy. Today is a day for looking… Read more »

Vol XVII – #112 – Fishtown in the Morning

Keith Burnham    July 21, 2017    No Comments on Vol XVII – #112 – Fishtown in the Morning

  sailboats still dominate the space available in the harbor, many on there way home this morning. A beautiful sight to see. Tomorrow, the Fishtown 5K starting a 9am.  

Vol XVII – #110 – Radio Shack, Nice Place to DO Business

Keith Burnham    July 19, 2017    2 Comments on Vol XVII – #110 – Radio Shack, Nice Place to DO Business

  Disaster struck this morning when my Nikon D3200 wouldn’t take pictures.  I found my old Nikon 990 that I started the Leland Report with and discovered it could use a upgrade in storage.  Drove to Suttons Bay Radio Shack only find they would have order one. The conversation shifted as to why the 3200 didn’t function and without going into… Read more »

Vol XVI – #189 – Nice AM, PM Clouds

Keith Burnham    October 4, 2016    2 Comments on Vol XVI – #189 – Nice AM, PM Clouds

  A beautiful beginning with the promise of blue sky and warming temperatures.  The early afternoon blue turned to gray, never the less… a beautiful day.