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Freshwater Adventures

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

I had a spectacular time in Michigan. There I said it. I started off on a positive note. So forgive me now if I sound a little negative about the state itself. Honestly after spending a few days there I came quickly to the conclusion that ...

The Cherry Festival

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

The Cherry Festival is the largest festival of the summer in the Traverse City area. Everything in the world you can think of that can be made of cherries will be found here. We tried a little salmon with cherry sauce and merlot wine. ...

Independence Day

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

This July 4th was somewhat quiet as the weeks activities have been exhausting We spent a leisurely day at the pool and then a cookout on the patio. Of course the weather was perfect all day and we enjoyed the relaxation. Go to Source »

It’s a SURPRISE

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

It was a surprise birthday party for Bill Kennedy. He is 66 today Also it is the two month wedding anniversary of Bill and Frances and they said it wouldn't last He was really surprised and he said he had never had a ...

Mackinac Island Michigan

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

We have been waiting for the weather to clear so that we could venture north to Charlevoix Petosky and Mackinac Island area. It has been raining here for over a week and today was THE day to venture out into the sunshineCharlevoix is a picturesque little village along ...

The Wine Country of Michigan

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

Michigan is well known for it's wonderful wine and this region has many great wineries. We visited a few and did a little wine tasting. Of course we purchased a few bottles and some wine glasses just to prove we had been there. The Leelanau area ...

ho’omakaukau the act of preparation

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

Time is such an odd thing when you hold a definition to it. In no less than 10 Earth days Mike and I will begin our cross country travels. Being that its Christmas our todobeforewego list is exponentially more intimidating than it might've been this summer. I'm pretty sure we're ...

Bill and Frances arrive in Traverse Bay Michigan

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

Well they are here safe and sound Off to collect the fishing equipment and licenses and hunt for the big ones Our first fishing experience was on Lake Skegemog here in Traverse City. It is a beautiful lake with lots of large bass and ...

chapter 10

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

In June of 2006 a plan was launched to integrated attractive affordable housing into one of Traverse City's most desirable downtown neighborhoods Midtown. These would be townhouses. The income range buyers they were looking for were in the 30 to 40000 dollar range. What was unique about this projects was ...

endofgrowingseason catchup

Thursday, January 22, 2009 0:36

Hi.Wow it was a whirlwind summer and we have not taken enough time to share it with you our friends and families. I've sat down numerous times to write some of the highlights but have struggled to complete it. It was the end of the growing season when ...