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Vol XVI – #109 – Cool to Start

Three generations of Lelander’s enjoying a Fishtown Shanty party yesterday evening, hosted by Peter Hall and family. Some of our reminisceing dating back 70 years and more.  Great story telling, great people telling great stories.  To many of us it seems like yesterday.  I was one of the new kids on the dock, having partied here for the first time in 1960. … Read more »

Vol XVI – #107 – The Riviera of the Midwest

Our congratulations to Alisha Glass! For what it’s worth:  Got a call from a friend who suggested that when Biscuit and I go out this afternoon is that we stay away from 204 because there is a guy walking with a long gun.  When questioned by deputy sheriff officers, he claimed he was exercising his second amendment rights and they… Read more »

Vol XVI – #094 – Surfer’s Delight

  If it wasn’t for the coolness of the morning, you could believe you were in Hawaii looking out at the surf.  Sweatshirt weather, never the less a beautiful first day of July.  A challenging day for sailors on Big Blue.  Sunny, mid 70’s with possible weather system moving through on Thursday which means a great 4th of July celebration.

Vol XVI – #091 – Making Waves

The surf was up this morning and the surfers were trying to.   On the cool side but the air was clean and clear. It was time to float the boat and tour the shoreline.  A new cottage is being built on Cemetery Point.  I took pictures of the original home before it was torn down, I’ll post one tomorrow.  Attended a cocktail… Read more »

Vol XVI – #086 – A Beautiful Leelanau Day

  The day began with a mostly cloudy sky that really was the highlight of the morning picture taking.  I was very lucky to get the morning pictures as the battery died after about 7 takes.  I probably should check the gage every once in awhile.     

Vol XVI # 077 – First Day of Sailing School

A overcast but beautiful beginning to a very nice day.  It was a perfect day to begin teaching sailing at the Leland Yacht Club. The sailing class was small but in a week or two there will be a lot more students. A Fishtown Story:  As usual Biscuit gets a lot of attention in Fishtown, even from those who have… Read more »