Thursday, August 26, 2010

Thursday again






For some reason the pictures didn't get on the previous blog, so we will try again.

Thursday

Today we have the flower of the day, friend of the day, boat of the day (night), bird of the day, and snake of the day.
The flower of the day is the Common Milkweed. It's exciting to discover how beautiful they are in their flowering stage.
The friend of the day is, of course, Amy H. She is back for a couple days and then will pick up Leslie in Detroit on Sunday and they will head back to Boston.
The boat of the day is the Tuscarora. It's licensed in Liberia and was stopped just up from us by the Border Patrol probably so they could do a drug search. Besides that we read in the Detroit paper about a drug bust on Trout Island just a couple miles north of us. Life is exciting on the island.
The bird of the day is (we think) a Pine Warbler, but we let Art and Carol make the final judgement on that. The past several days we have had birds in the trees by the deck that must be in their Fall migratory pattern.
The last "thing" of the day is the snake. He/she caught our attention as he/she was enjoying the sun just off the back deck. We think he/she is a variety of water snake and since we don't know any snake authorities, that will have to stand.
We are having a good week. The weather is great and we give thanks for all that we have been blessed with including all who read this. Much love to all of you.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sunday at St. Stephen's






The flower of the day is the Lady Slipper. We are blessed with 50 to 75 of these little beauties in June.

The following pictures are a travelogue of our Sunday at St. Stephen's in Detour which consists of pre-church, church, and post-church. We gather for pre-church at The Garage across the street -- both outdoors and indoors.

Then church and today we had a good congregation (28 people plus one dog -- see Cassie in the center of the church picture -- we are the only church in Detour that accepts dogs).

Our post-service was at the Main Sail. When you put it all together, it is a very fine day.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Tuesday






The flower of the day is the Purple Gerardia. It's a small but very pretty flower that is easy to find on the beach.

The Chickadee joined us when we were having tea on the deck. He seemed curious.

Judy McClure and her friend, Bert, came Friday and left yesterday morning. It was Judy's first time up here. Now if only Mary Jane would come. We had a wonderful time with Judy and Bert and they are now slowly making their way back to Warrensburg.

The weather changed for the good. We started getting a westerly blow Sunday afternoon and it continues today. It was rather strong at times with many white caps and the raft was pushed into the shore. We'll probably put it back out when and if the weather warms again and we feel like getting in the water, otherwise, its there to be brought on to the beach this Fall.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Tuesday






The flower of the day is Queen Anne's Lace. Also, known as Wild Carrot. It's out in abundance almost every place except in the woods. Actually it isn't all that exciting, but the one in the blog with it's pink coloration is quite pretty and I wanted you to see it. I think it is rather rare.

Yesterday we discovered that the rope on the trail was broken so we put up a new one. Now the trail is really in top-notch shape.

While we were in the woods we found some pieces that will make good walking sticks. I should have five new ones done in couple days.

Lori and Kevin, where were you when we needed you. As a result of a couple blows the raft drifted in and we got in the water and moved it back out. Just wanted you to see us in the water. It was really nice.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Sunday





The flower of the day is Pearly Everlasting.

Yesterday we went on our morning walk to find Pearly Everlasting so Sandra could dry it and then use it this winter in decorations. Along the way we discovered the friend getting his/her breakfast.

The last picture is of the flowers that are presently drying in the cabin. Not room for many more, but we shall see.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Friday





The flower of the day is the Fringed Gentian. It begin appearing on the beach about three days ago. Quite beautiful.

We think the bird of the day is a Flamingo. It showed up just after Greg and Lori arrived last Saturday. It must have followed them from Chicago.

The beach picture is to just show how nice it looks and to again thank those who worked on it for making it so.

The last picture is the green color the water looks just before a storm. We had a good one yesterday afternoon just after I took this picture. Wind and rain.

The other news is that we had a bat in the cabin last night (sorry, no picture). It landed on Sandra's face and woke her up about 4:00 a.. Her yell woke me up. We finally got it out about 5:30. And we thought we were doing so good. We sat out side on the deck late last night and we think (hope) it got in when the door was open. The screen doesn't fit real good, so there would have been plenty of room for one to get in. Bats we don't need.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Wednesday






The "tree" of the day is the Red Osier Dogwood. It was in flower in the middle of June.

This morning we got up rather early and after hanging out one load of wash we walked. We went up Old Ferry Dock Road and then down Black Rock. Along the way we took the picture of the butterfly and the Red Osier Dogwood berries. Then it was through the trail (which was in wonderful condition) and then to the cabin and breakfast on the deck. It was a good mornng.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Earlier Times






The flower of the day is the Harebell. It is quite plentiful now and should be with us for several more weeks.

The good time we had last week caused me to think back to earlier times, and as a result, today you get pictures from earlier times. Hope you enjoy them. And Kevin and Pat -- I'm sorry, but I don't have any early pictures of you available at this time. Maybe when we get home.

Today it rained much of the day and we are supposed to get rain possibly through Wednesday. You guys made out like gang-busters with the weather last week.