I know it’s the last minute and all, but I have some suggestions for you.
Eat Well for a Good Cause: Tonight, Wednesday, the Central Lake Area Historical Society will hold its monthly fund raising dinner at the Masonic Hall in Central Lake. Gary and Lois Dawson are cooking–you cannot do better than that–and Mar DeTar is bringing her Famous Peaches and Honey over Ice Cream. You definitely can’t do better than that. Pam Luce is going to sing and play the dulcimer, and she is bringing friends. Her friends are some seriously good musicians. This is a way better evening than TV or even Netflix. Way better. You can not do better. More details on the Calendar Tab up at the top of the page; your donation will help maintain the very nice Knowles House museum.
Catch a Falling Star: On the night of August 12, and on into the wee hours of August 13, you can trot down to the beach or out into a nice clear field running along a high Antrim County ridge. Lie back in your favorite beach chair or spread a blanket and watch the show. It’s supposed to be a really good year for the Perseid Meteor Shower. It is very nice indeed to watch the display. When you’ve oohed and ahhhed enough, fold up chair and blanket and tuck them in the car. You’ll need them on Friday night.
Take the curse off Friday the 13th with Blue Sky Red: Lindy Bishop at Seed Gallery is sponsoring a free street concert in Elk Rapids. Here’s the poster:
I have not heard this duo, but they look engaging, they play acoustic music, and it’s a free summer concert. What’s not to like? You already have your chair and/or blankie packed in the car. Head on down to Elk Rapids on Friday. Get into town early and you can have some pizza from Chef Charles or a nice wrap from the Wine Shoppe, or any number of other excellent treats. Elk Rapids is small but choice.
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Karma
August 11, 2010
You know until I looked at your post today, it had completely escaped my notice that this Friday is the 13th! I’ve been quite focused on Saturday the 14th (I will be leaving for Maine that day) but hadn’t put Friday and 13 together in my thoughts! Good thing I’m not superstitious! (Although Superstition by Stevie Wonder is one of my all time favorite songs!)
Gerry
August 11, 2010
Maine . . . my road not taken. I am envious.
P.j. grath
August 11, 2010
Gerry, I can’t help it. When I see the word “excellent” in one of your headings, I expect the word “treats” to follow. Well, you didn’t disappoint me. Peaches and honey over ice cream is definitely an excellent treat.
Gerry
August 11, 2010
Oh dear, I am becoming predictable. Must do something about that. But not until all the peaches and honey and ice cream are gone.
Scott Thomas Photography
August 11, 2010
I bet you don’t have a lot of light pollution, Gerry. There’s too much around me to see much of the meteor shower.
Yep, Friday the 13th. I’m not superstitious either. Both my daughters were born on the 13th of a month. I consider myself lucky.
Gerry
August 11, 2010
I have practically no light pollution at all, and I like that very much. I tell you what, Scott — the Perseid shower is so wonderful that it would repay a drive into the countryside. Take a picnic. Watch the sun go down. Even if you forget to watch the meteor shower altogether, it will be a good evening.
Gerry
August 11, 2010
PS – I am not superstitious about Friday the 13th either. (I am superstitious about July 1, but that’s another post entirely.) The Cowboy, of course, is given to throwing quantities of salt about and rolling in it. He is superstitious enough for the whole household. Miss Sadie disdains superstitions of all kinds.
Molly
August 11, 2010
Know that old post card cliche: “Wish you were here?” Well, as usual, “Wish I were there!”
Gerry
August 11, 2010
Ah well, wherever you go, there you are. I have a theory that once you’ve immersed yourself in Torch Lake, part of you will always be here.