Easter

Today was Easter Sunday. All the kids were here except Ann, Rich, Mike and my three sweet Granddaughters. It was a very nice day and we spent a lot of time outside. The boys shot the guns, bee bee guns, rode the four wheeler and Matts new dirt bike. We saw a good sized Blue Racer. It was up in a pine tree. It was a pleasant day.

Outside

Today we worked outside cutting down trees and burning brush. Dylan stayed overnight and had a great time working with all the kids and us. All the trees fell exactly where they should have and now I can relax.

Ghosts

Norm and Sandy came over today to try and help us get the Direct TV working. No luck! He did fix my computer screen so it was not so dark and got the TV app. on Dennis phone. It is still snowing and blowing. They told us about two ships anchored out front but we didn't see them as they were blotted out by the snow coming down. They looked like Ghost ships when they did appear out of the white veil. The one ship looks like one of the thousand footers. Thank you for trying to help us on this blustery day. I appreciate the effort and love the way I can see my screen better. Have a good night.

What a difference a day makes.

Yesterday we were without power for about eight hours. Norm and Sandy had us over for coffee and to see the work being done to the house. They had two real nice closets put in and a door taken out in the sunroom. It looks great. You would not even guess there had been a door there. Dennis took me to the Point to see if the waves were as big there as in the Bay. We had the biggest waves right out in front. That is unusual. I got up this morning to snow covered ground. Thought it was late October instead of the middle of April. It was so pretty though. Birds are gathering at the feeders in record numbers because of the heavy snow and ice covering their natural food. Looks like a nice day coming.

Took a Ride

Dennis took me for a ride up to the Point. There were about 10 cars up there and people were enjoying the warmer weather and walking the beach. The huge ice mounds are calving like the glaciers. Big sections fall into the water with a splash and spray covering the mounds left behind. The wind was brisk and you needed a warm jacket. We saw one ship sailing toward the Bay which is still choked with ice in spots. A pair of geese were out front when we got home. I really enjoy seeing the animals and birds. We are off to a auction this morning and then to the Soo. Hope everyone can get outside and enjoy the Spring air. I had to add another picture of the round ice. It always amazes me--looks like white pancakes floating on the water. Enjoy your day!

Icy Passage

We are still hearing the ships talk of ice and of following in three tracks through it. The ice is still clinging to the shore for about 200 ft. out. You can hear it cracking and pieces falling into open areas of water. Spring is trying but slow to arrive in the U.P. The signs are out there-the cranes are back, robin, ducks and geese arriving but the temperatures are still down. I took down the snow fence yesterday hoping that Old Man Winter would get the hint and rest till he comes back in Oct. Have a good week-end.

Nasty Day

I have no use for a day like today. It is a day to sit by the fire, read a good book or make cookies. It rains, freezing at times, to make for a cold damp day. I guess days like this make you appreciate the sunny days. It's a Monday and this kind of fits with the way people feel having to go back to work after the week-end. Tomorrow is another day.

Outing with Norm and Sass

We went to the Soo yesterday with Norm and Sass. She is going downstate for a visit with Jackie, the grandkids and Norm and Dominique. We went out to eat and enjoyed watching the ships on the St. Marys River. The ships on the Bay and Lake are still fighting ice. The Pileated Woodpecker has been tearing apart a stump out front and it is amazing how much wood flies when he is at work. The sun came up and hopefully it's rays will continue to melt the ice even with the temperature on the cool side. Looks like a nice day for Sandy to take a drive. I know Jackie and the kids can hardly wait to see her. Have a good day. I'm so glad Mike made it home to see everyone. Like they say "there is no place like home". Especially when Tessa is there.

April Fools Day!

The first of April brings with it a yearning for warmer weather, new life, and maybe hope for better things in all our lives. The winter seems long after February and I look forward to planting my little garden, taking walks on the beach and watching the antics of the chippys and squirrels. The ducks are back out front fishing every morning and evening and that surely is a sign of warmer weather. The Grandkids will be here for the summer and bring laughter and life to the house. There is so much to look forward to. Enjoy the new season and have a good week-end. Spring is slowly inching it's way in. The little dots in the one picture are the ducks. As you can see, I couldn't get a better picture of them--oh well, I tried. Have a great day!