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- Torch Lake Township meets Mongolian cuisine
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The snowpile in summer
So yesterday afternoon we headed down the path to the Bay, passing the snowpile the plow guy had assembled in the neighbors' yard.
Wolf Cubs, Tiger Cubs, Bear Cubs, Webelos and the Pinewood Derby
March 19, 2012
I tell you, there's nothing so humbling to the amateur photographer as trying to cover a sporting event—and I say this as one who has been humbled in every conceivable way, photographically speaking. Nevertheless, I persevere. Next up, the Pinewood Derby.
Elk River pauses for reflection
March 18, 2012
Babs has been spending these summery days out and about. She writes: Seems we are into full summer up here. It’s been close to 80° several days this week and more of that is predicted for next week. Probably will get more snow before it’s all over. I was in Elk Rapids the other morning […]
Early spring on Grand Traverse Bay
March 18, 2012
Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I request the favor of your company on a short walk along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. It will be so warm that you will not even need a jacket, but I recommend you bring one so you will have extra pockets to hold Petoskey stone finds, or an excellent treat or two.
Cora and Gerry become patrons of the Scouts
March 17, 2012
On Friday Cora Stoppert and I went down to Elk Rapids High School for the annual fish dinner fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 46. We were prepared for an elegant evening and we were not disappointed. This is Edward. He would be our helper.
Lemon pepper cod a la Boy Scout
March 16, 2012
It is good to make provisions for all sorts of eventualities. A person may, for example, find her email access all messed up. A person may, for example, find her blog commenting all messed up. To all this I say, Go Fish In these troubled times, it is good to walk down the road and […]
Carsten in Denmark
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Torch Lake Views 
March 20, 2012
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