We didn’t get much of it. But what we got was lovely.
The water glittered in the sun the other morning when I walked the dogs. The sky was so blue, the clouds so puffy and high, the pines so fragrant, that my heart lifted.
The waves on the Bay rolled in, over and over, clear as blue glass. New sand washed ashore, making the widest beach we’ve had all summer.
But no children will come to play with tiny shovels and plastic pails. The Disreputable Duo and I have the beach to ourselves again. Last night I built the first fire of the season. Tonight we expect a hard freeze. I have no good reason for showing you these photos except that I am deep in piles of references and quantities of links to Civil War materials and can’t get my head far enough out of it to write about anything else. Be patient. Go for a little walk on the beach while you can. Listen to the waves. I’ll be back.
Torch Lake Views 
Beth Toner
October 1, 2009
I must move there. 🙂
Gerry
October 1, 2009
OK. There’s plenty of room and a warm welcome. Well, there was a light dusting of s@#* reported in Bellaire this morning, but the sun is out and I expect it was a rumor anyway.
giiid
October 1, 2009
Love the Torch Lake waves, I´m comming too!!
Gerry
October 1, 2009
Oh, good. I’ll show you lots of red buildings. Must confess, though – the waves were on Grand Traverse Bay. Torch Lake is quite a nice-sized lake, but not large enough for waves like that.
flandrumhill
October 2, 2009
So beautiful. My grandson and I went to the beach this morning. He brought his beach toys and we both played in the sand. I was surprised at how warm it was. We hardly knew summer here too so we’re still trying to make up for something. I wonder how long these nice days will keep up.