Tag: nature
member name: Jan S.
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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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April 09, 2008 01:06 AM EDT --
The ice is melting on Skidway Lake. Spring is on it's way.
Yesterday, gusty winds teamed up with sunshine to speed up the melting of winter's ice on our lake. This seasonal change . . .
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September 26, 2008 08:33 PM EDT --
These pretty little purple flowers were growing here when we bought the house. They may be weeds or wildflowers, but they're very pretty and have a long blooming season. We've split . . .
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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 22, 2008 03:12 AM EDT --
Do you remember waxing autumn leaves with wax paper and an iron? I do. Here is a simple, fun, autumn craft that is made the same way. It's a great craft to make with the kids! . . .
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April 05, 2009 06:47 PM EDT --
While we were raking leaves today on the beach, we found evidence that we've had some neighbors during the winter. Muskrats had built homes along the shore. Never seen a muskrat? . . .
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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 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 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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May 26, 2009 05:54 PM EDT --
We've got a family of ducks on our lake! The ducklings seem to be unclear on the concept of lining up to follow mom. Looks like animal moms have the same problems as human moms.
Pay . . .
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July 23, 2009 12:41 AM EDT --
One of my favorite hobbies is taking photographs around the lake. It's beautiful in all seasons, but I especially like to snap reflection shots when the water is very still.
Clouds are reflected . . .
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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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September 11, 2009 09:04 PM EDT --
The expression "Silly goose" is common, but I'm wondering why. I spotted a flock of geese on the lake today and shot a few photos. Curious about geese and migration, I did a bit of research. . . .
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October 03, 2009 09:44 PM EDT --
This evening the lake was still and the reflections of the autumn colors especially lovely. We refer to the time when the sun is setting as "Golden time". No matter the season, the setting . . .
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October 14, 2009 12:48 AM EDT --
Winter seems to be breathing down the neck of Autumn in Michigan. Unseasonably cold temperatures are speeding up the annual color change. I think we'll see peak color by next weekend. . . .
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