Tag: fall
member name: Jan S.
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September 29, 2008 09:23 PM EDT --
In the spirit of Autumn, I've compiled some seasonal quotes and poetry. Enjoy!
"October gave a party. The leaves by hundreds came - the Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, and leaves . . .
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September 25, 2008 04:16 AM EDT --
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup melted margarine or butter
6 pats of butter ( not melted)
6 apples, peeled . . .
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September 25, 2008 08:16 PM EDT --
Rather than post these separately, I thought I'd do a photoessay. This is today's episode in the continuing progress of autumn color in northern Michigan.
I took . . .
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September 26, 2008 06:43 PM EDT --
This morning began with heavy fog over the lake. Had I wanted to snap some fall color shots, I'd have been out of luck!
It was very still and quiet....somewhere between peaceful . . .
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September 30, 2008 08:47 PM EDT --
I took these pictures about 7:00pm, at what we call "Golden Time". The sun is setting and casts a golden glow on the east shore.
Color is spreading daily, little by little, . . .
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October 05, 2008 08:25 PM EDT --
Today we took the pontoon boat out for a color cruise. It's a small lake, so cruise is a somewhat of an exaggeration, but that's what we did. We cruised, slowly, taking in the . . .
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October 10, 2008 12:16 AM EDT --
The autumn colors are spreading rapidly around the lake. Here's a few pictures I took this afternoon.
The blaze of autumn hues spread along the west shore. The reds, . . .
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October 11, 2008 12:23 AM EDT --
Although we seldom venture far out of the greater Skidway Lake area, Bill and I decided it was time to visit our daughter, Sarah, in Mt. Pleasant. We gassed up the Buick and hit the road. . . .
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October 14, 2008 01:53 PM EDT --
The autumn colors are spreading quickly. Each day brings a whole new palette of color, compliments of the Master.
Today was sunny and the lake was sparkling. One fisherman took . . .
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September 25, 2008 04:27 AM EDT --
Preheat oven to 350
Ingredients :
2 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves *
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar . . .
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October 01, 2008 11:15 PM EDT --
Light up the night with of easy-to-make mummy luminarias! They're bright and safe for the trick-or-treaters and really cute! Parents, teachers and scout leaders: This is a great, . . .
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September 08, 2009 09:36 PM EDT --
We took a pontoon ride after dinner this evening and saw some early signs of autumn. Come along and see the colors around the lake.
A few signs of autumn on the west shore
It's . . .
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October 12, 2009 01:39 AM EDT --
Today, my sister and I took a leisurely road trip to visit my daughter. We saw some beautiful autumn colored trees, cornstalks, pumpkins for sale and other fall and Halloween sights. Come along . . .
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October 24, 2009 11:22 PM EDT --
This week, our region is experiencing the most intense autumn color of the season. There are so many shades of colors!
Due to heavy rain, some of the trees gave up their leaves, . . .
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November 08, 2009 09:22 PM EST --
Every place has a purpose. In Autumn, it seems that Skidway Lake's purpose is to provide a Migratory Rest Stop for southbound geese.
Small gaggles land on the lake to wait for, or . . .
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October 31, 2009 07:24 PM EDT --
Halloween has brought an evil trick to Skidway Lake! The goblins have stolen our beautiful, colorful Autumn weather! In only one day of wicked wind and driving rain, our lovely leaves . . .
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October 10, 2008 11:11 PM EDT --
This morning, we were greeted with this delightful sight. I grabbed the camera and captured it, because the water can change in a matter of minutes.
It is rare for the water to be perfectly . . .
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October 13, 2008 04:51 PM EDT --
It's overcast today, but warm. The brilliant colors of autumn blaze even on a cloudy day.
Fall colors are spreading more each day.
Even without sunshine, the colors . . .
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October 24, 2008 10:10 PM EDT --
More trees are giving up their leaves as we move toward Winter. The birch trees turn early and give up first.
Red oaks cling to their leaves, but it's a losing battle.
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October 27, 2008 12:20 AM EDT --
Today we had a variety pack of weather pockets. Beginning with a cold rain and wind that the brought lots of leaves down. To the west, the sun was shining.
The oaks lost a . . .
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