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Vol. XX – #262- Coast Guard Flyover

(Report by Jim) The breakwall is sporting it’s seasonal blanket of melting icepack while the lake level is noticeable lower compared to the last time I took this photo of Hall’s Shanty, by at least a foot! I’m sure he is relieved, hopefully when it goers up again this Summer, it does not match the level from last year. While… Read more »

Vol. XX – #261- 31 and 22

(Report by Jim) I managed to turn an eight hour drive into a 11 hour drive again. I usually am up in the Grand Haven, Manistee and Ludington lighthouse areas around the mid-afternoon and Frankfort and Point Betsie by sunset. Even when there are no clouds, there are images to be found. I’ve been to Big Sable Light a couple… Read more »

Vol XIX – #262 – Meggen’s Monday

A tree (above) exposed by the receding shoreline, stands just to the west of the Glen Haven Cannery building on Sleeping Bear Bay. Still sturdy and deep-rooted, it stands as a sentinel, taking in the changes as well as the steady horizon. Best wishes this holiday week!   Don’t forget, if you want to save the shipping and get a… Read more »

Vol XIX – #261 – Look Who I Found

Jim’s report:  Today I am giving you a few things some of you have probably have never experienced before and I invite you to visit. The first photo is the Janice Sue which is in Arcadia for a marine survey (Take State St to the harbor from M22) . I’ve never seen the keel of the Janice Sue, have you?… Read more »