tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71683114038822973532024-03-05T19:55:07.181-08:00Petoskey Daily PhotoChristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.comBlogger337125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-55349547714254005682009-08-16T05:02:00.000-07:002009-08-16T05:05:04.703-07:00Don't Fence Me In<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmJPfWSBKQPtK18J7qNYhPA7bjIZYjKL7Ktf4VzZtg2sZC9RVRVq7BrdZLVkVmBC6lIWFLJVpuXP0lYpr8HVbfVFv2cJpyUesdeX3k5NV96J_iMCjR9pv5oBXTlryDW2k33-1fqUqTt0/s1600-h/DSC02550.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmJPfWSBKQPtK18J7qNYhPA7bjIZYjKL7Ktf4VzZtg2sZC9RVRVq7BrdZLVkVmBC6lIWFLJVpuXP0lYpr8HVbfVFv2cJpyUesdeX3k5NV96J_iMCjR9pv5oBXTlryDW2k33-1fqUqTt0/s320/DSC02550.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370530912334506370" border="0" /></a>These sweet peas in Bayview don't like to be contained. I love the color of the bright pink sweet peas that bloom wildly in July and August. These just couldn't be contained any longer.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-75947468133403667502009-08-15T15:38:00.000-07:002009-08-15T15:46:14.707-07:00A Secret Trellis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq16H2Cy1JYgkODeS9D7ie0VArNvLJsIfIkad9YVG308Cn0FqQd-zt8_uknIc6MY-FMZ9LZ80eWYnaUWRenMumg0rprY7fA7CsZDDc-xA3ovIycdPr53YsnYn-Qq5FYmAB90XyvYEi4Fk/s1600-h/DSC02548.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq16H2Cy1JYgkODeS9D7ie0VArNvLJsIfIkad9YVG308Cn0FqQd-zt8_uknIc6MY-FMZ9LZ80eWYnaUWRenMumg0rprY7fA7CsZDDc-xA3ovIycdPr53YsnYn-Qq5FYmAB90XyvYEi4Fk/s320/DSC02548.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370324572465085218" border="0" /></a><br />This trellis is down a driveway, behind a house, and hugging the back of a yard. It makes me wonder what kind of people love to use this entrance to their home. Someday I wish for a trellis covering in something that climbs all over it and blooms.....dreams are good for the soul, don't you think?Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-45372832741177351762009-08-14T06:23:00.000-07:002009-08-14T06:31:00.801-07:00You Scream, I Scream, We all Scream for<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfhuGJCmzWtEOLNUhEqhO0DovEyag1NjbajCr9So-Xe4nIR9jv5nfpsn4y3nlA9Yd6V09xVm5UDI-jP6irSKfSnmQ5jXnhIDQ2FMSlY3mw129tM678VZv-1lUHoGtMme6xv_CXp6eC9c/s1600-h/DSC02542.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfhuGJCmzWtEOLNUhEqhO0DovEyag1NjbajCr9So-Xe4nIR9jv5nfpsn4y3nlA9Yd6V09xVm5UDI-jP6irSKfSnmQ5jXnhIDQ2FMSlY3mw129tM678VZv-1lUHoGtMme6xv_CXp6eC9c/s320/DSC02542.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369810505278739586" border="0" /></a>Ice Cream!! We went out for ice cream in Bay Harbor after a bike ride the other evening. I had Honey Lavender (in the front), my son had vanilla bean (on the right), and my husband, brother, and daughter all had brownie chunk. It was a lot of fun! Galley Gourmet Express in Bay Harbor has some unique flavors you can't find anywhere else. They also have handmade chocolates that are so good--ever heard of honey lavender or chai chocolate? Yummy!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-66300052396999327522009-08-13T06:08:00.000-07:002009-08-13T06:11:48.445-07:00Mystery Solved!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkJAwUXDMye87rNAUgCgDV8Jev6e5qiLpIlKXwML3gO6OsO_3UhYTz74Bn7tTb5QQ8SX2WkeVSIWbn4QauLHcH2Lg-JkcXfI3HtcBgg0nIT5uYZAJRk2pgLKMttmz9ZzOOt22rWnl5Kw/s1600-h/DSC02576.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkJAwUXDMye87rNAUgCgDV8Jev6e5qiLpIlKXwML3gO6OsO_3UhYTz74Bn7tTb5QQ8SX2WkeVSIWbn4QauLHcH2Lg-JkcXfI3HtcBgg0nIT5uYZAJRk2pgLKMttmz9ZzOOt22rWnl5Kw/s320/DSC02576.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369434938439248274" border="0" /></a>Thanks, Jim for the guess on what these were. They are actually rose hips, the largest I have ever seen! Along the bike path, there are several areas where there are roses planted and the hips right now are just beautiful. I was just surprised at how large they really get.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-44727033052821100982009-08-12T05:24:00.000-07:002009-08-12T05:39:26.507-07:003 Guesses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9lhKPEvjxQxernd2j-aQuHWUBCUMRPxyCCxR2v1s7tIx3wNhi60Vw8TWm3E99iy90-GAnI_lFKheHSbsBzbRIYRHaWAIgoklo81BTU45Iqjp-pjFRJwsLHqGaAeUOxp9F6LENknUCrI/s1600-h/DSC02575.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9lhKPEvjxQxernd2j-aQuHWUBCUMRPxyCCxR2v1s7tIx3wNhi60Vw8TWm3E99iy90-GAnI_lFKheHSbsBzbRIYRHaWAIgoklo81BTU45Iqjp-pjFRJwsLHqGaAeUOxp9F6LENknUCrI/s320/DSC02575.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369055805150002402" border="0" /></a>Can you identify this? I'll share tomorrow what it really is! :) Have a great day!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-43404304946259232612009-08-09T16:52:00.000-07:002009-08-09T16:56:16.445-07:00A Plethora or a Profusion?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFo9S7d3u3fQLLITafnFgM8APcjGnZs6e3pdMjsRFl3pnxvm2cSPIwtbx7MXrNfFqsAaBHcyaBPtD2i7nBTX86oWCQjfqs271gogRZGdRoQRB6I8RZwqe8Gkh_cSieQIHQaTrhrDH0C6Q/s1600-h/DSC02512_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFo9S7d3u3fQLLITafnFgM8APcjGnZs6e3pdMjsRFl3pnxvm2cSPIwtbx7MXrNfFqsAaBHcyaBPtD2i7nBTX86oWCQjfqs271gogRZGdRoQRB6I8RZwqe8Gkh_cSieQIHQaTrhrDH0C6Q/s320/DSC02512_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368116488111230930" border="0" /></a>What would you consider this lovely grouping of flowers to be? I love seeing all the red geraniums on the porch of the Perry Hotel in the summer, they do a nice job of keeping it really colorful. There are tables here and you can enjoy a cool (or hot) drink out on the porch and watch the world go by---or wait for someone who's shopping downtown! :)Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-29567370606654309012009-08-08T19:54:00.000-07:002009-08-08T19:56:09.929-07:00Another Day, Another Sunset<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6405uu8lbtOP5nb-1Pw5_qqQbxeewmuso5otuKgAP7XdefWxt1is40adZOclsLKJE4YQL36IC2_lp-D4-zhtynEt5-eY5o_9j8_ejYGZzf_KXQQmUhyYsobhuOBjrisjoUi5GKaQOxxg/s1600-h/DSC02513.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6405uu8lbtOP5nb-1Pw5_qqQbxeewmuso5otuKgAP7XdefWxt1is40adZOclsLKJE4YQL36IC2_lp-D4-zhtynEt5-eY5o_9j8_ejYGZzf_KXQQmUhyYsobhuOBjrisjoUi5GKaQOxxg/s320/DSC02513.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367792240912628642" border="0" /></a>Sunset over the Marina. A lovely place to spend the night if one has a boat!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-25983475188366558502009-08-07T09:35:00.000-07:002009-08-07T09:45:29.639-07:00Bear with Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FULEvWMf_oHs6LBXN0LifgIVel17BFSjXQBOwtzr7YDj87Tq3Il5enZMItsTALUkZDW1-Ww62GCnKTiGK2tOIbWolo1NKDOo1FVJ6YY_1XFRXWiTWdI0yFOdRIDqirxMPVErFGmNU7k/s1600-h/DSC02503_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FULEvWMf_oHs6LBXN0LifgIVel17BFSjXQBOwtzr7YDj87Tq3Il5enZMItsTALUkZDW1-Ww62GCnKTiGK2tOIbWolo1NKDOo1FVJ6YY_1XFRXWiTWdI0yFOdRIDqirxMPVErFGmNU7k/s320/DSC02503_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367262780677384434" border="0" /></a>I do love watching the Bear River downtown. It is a very relaxing place to hang out and doesn't usually get too noisy except when the salmon are running and there are a lot of fisherman here. A quiet, green place with water is a great place to read a book. A century ago though, this was a very different place. There were at least 3 different mills on this section of the river and 3 different dams to create energy. It was a busy place with lots of workers and industry. In fact, if you walk the trail along the side of the river, you can still see remnants of walls and pipes coming out of the ground here and there. What a difference a century makes!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-63212110237558107142009-08-06T07:41:00.000-07:002009-08-06T07:47:01.568-07:00Bright Beauty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEy_mZl1g2oOa9Y-ADPKTN7psmxRG5pD1Aflu_02Tns4QBGnKOPTR_kDXd-BwWbzAEBrmwwO_RAUVHUgi7IgxiRptZBVXdPZ3AW4I4VoWMqhLbFYHDukmd5v1IfONHpCAFQNM-8doVZc/s1600-h/DSC02509.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEy_mZl1g2oOa9Y-ADPKTN7psmxRG5pD1Aflu_02Tns4QBGnKOPTR_kDXd-BwWbzAEBrmwwO_RAUVHUgi7IgxiRptZBVXdPZ3AW4I4VoWMqhLbFYHDukmd5v1IfONHpCAFQNM-8doVZc/s320/DSC02509.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366861800528517474" border="0" /></a><br />I love bright colors and these flowers are just beautiful. Another thing that makes me smile today! If you would like to see these for yourself, they are on the corner of Lewis and Rose Streets in Petoskey, right next to the Perry Hotel.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-47239843009119775602009-08-05T07:48:00.000-07:002009-08-05T07:51:39.083-07:00Sunset over the Marina<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6OWVQDrnwU9Xu41ZNEPrsblW33ftT9Odn9pxqNuCGmcP5sS5B0MIjsboQ3gRiobJw8iXUZf02SmHISN3lLsggB-4kjV19E_zqn7tMh_-tSHFJaEUkssqBTGfXiiKhrA6CjfgyQSBKes/s1600-h/DSC02521.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6OWVQDrnwU9Xu41ZNEPrsblW33ftT9Odn9pxqNuCGmcP5sS5B0MIjsboQ3gRiobJw8iXUZf02SmHISN3lLsggB-4kjV19E_zqn7tMh_-tSHFJaEUkssqBTGfXiiKhrA6CjfgyQSBKes/s320/DSC02521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366491839259170818" border="0" /></a>Does anything else really need to be said? It was a gorgeous night, though cool. The clouds really make a nice sunset, don't they?Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-87697156263760051332009-08-04T14:01:00.000-07:002009-08-04T14:06:08.710-07:00A Touch of Green<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaH7fjuRbfs_nRSPxPOha-RVTOw5s1MpayecZyuYJ-txem8aQOFENJpgeQuVVn-TKJqo5rGpAAPwOOsY5Aph2UpnoKRRrXTVhrFB3Gi-MYiM_ohSe4bSTlxzNeyOGGTjaOGgfPmHwzyk4/s1600-h/DSC02502.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaH7fjuRbfs_nRSPxPOha-RVTOw5s1MpayecZyuYJ-txem8aQOFENJpgeQuVVn-TKJqo5rGpAAPwOOsY5Aph2UpnoKRRrXTVhrFB3Gi-MYiM_ohSe4bSTlxzNeyOGGTjaOGgfPmHwzyk4/s320/DSC02502.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366217197269993746" border="0" /></a><br />Usually when one thinks of algae, it is not a pleasant thought. But in this instance, I think it is beautiful. I love the bright and vibrant green under the flowing water of the Bear River. It is determined to grow even though water is constantly sweeping over it. The algae has a good anchor on the rock and is seemingly very happy where it is. It made me happy to see it, and I hope it does you as well.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-60158349218301009572009-08-03T09:15:00.000-07:002009-08-03T09:23:26.556-07:00Wish Upon a Star<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFE_HIEcWmNRcSuFHg4fO3wIzegevla2dv3zVjWW1_JrcLiZb9fL9TJEZiOqhZjVGcrQ2IhnxJumRERZ_oaMGdsS6qandzWj_Gwg38xa72_7Pwq6URgEKoHloNcyCil6xVVVFDBPaHok4/s1600-h/DSC02470.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFE_HIEcWmNRcSuFHg4fO3wIzegevla2dv3zVjWW1_JrcLiZb9fL9TJEZiOqhZjVGcrQ2IhnxJumRERZ_oaMGdsS6qandzWj_Gwg38xa72_7Pwq6URgEKoHloNcyCil6xVVVFDBPaHok4/s320/DSC02470.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365772460570237666" border="0" /></a><br />These people can wish upon whichever star they choose. I just loved these decorations on this porch and thought they were very creative. Besides, who doesn't like to have plenty of wishes?Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-4591047338650416022009-08-02T09:51:00.000-07:002009-08-02T09:51:00.344-07:00U Gotta Regatta<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ai6ohmYvIv8MMg62tka3EfgP3sOhjQfIV3sD4i7p9RDzM1Lwprn9Xa82-hoHI8nUPhp57BMHcA9H0_5cnME2UlrOZqDXAWo4n5Gdn9Qqwr0Mjog7ehfPPKkpskLDUXC76B56uo_mjF8/s1600-h/DSC02525crop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ai6ohmYvIv8MMg62tka3EfgP3sOhjQfIV3sD4i7p9RDzM1Lwprn9Xa82-hoHI8nUPhp57BMHcA9H0_5cnME2UlrOZqDXAWo4n5Gdn9Qqwr0Mjog7ehfPPKkpskLDUXC76B56uo_mjF8/s320/DSC02525crop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365041411746379458" border="0" /></a><br />This weekend is the annual Regatta Weekend in Little Traverse Bay. It is so pretty to see all the sailboats out on the water. Too bad it was a little rainy and gray on Saturday, hopefully the rest of the weekend will be nicer for the sailors. It is a nice place to be on a summer's day.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-70073488108706444802009-08-01T10:03:00.000-07:002009-08-01T10:09:18.530-07:00Shop Til Ya Drop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH2IpG8DRmbtDCkOILz-yb5U8NwhSOU6qJiwczML_6p8ZU7AJ27sBJUd6AFPBcqQGnd_HEH-qE-driEGRsHFv4AjMFRrZnIkEHayom8TUo03aUyv46lTpqSvc79jBbNLVJglaZvwNJh-U/s1600-h/DSC02489.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH2IpG8DRmbtDCkOILz-yb5U8NwhSOU6qJiwczML_6p8ZU7AJ27sBJUd6AFPBcqQGnd_HEH-qE-driEGRsHFv4AjMFRrZnIkEHayom8TUo03aUyv46lTpqSvc79jBbNLVJglaZvwNJh-U/s320/DSC02489.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365042202965523154" border="0" /></a>This weekend is Petoskey's annual Sidewalk Sales. (Yay!) They close off the streets and the downtown merchants put out tables and tents and things are on sale--sometimes up to 90% off, but usually at least 50% off. I usually try to get there early on Friday morning when the sale starts and find things that I need at great prices. Or, I find things I don't really need at great prices! Either way, great prices! And it is also lots of fun as well. I think my favorite find of all time is my yellow chintz teapot--so bright and beautiful.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-74942597574700791532009-07-31T04:38:00.000-07:002009-07-31T04:41:49.777-07:00The Suite Life<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYenjj4UnWdAqWfd0-9ydB3BSe5PIGPcRTz588Vv0vb6Geo76Nzyek__SIZEMVEFgNb_d2o3ajUm_IPVKflox8h3QYgL5sqtFVkMR6MweEH7Yu6BUPkzlsiFKtXuUSQ54GsKuyk4Ta6M/s1600-h/DSC02461.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYenjj4UnWdAqWfd0-9ydB3BSe5PIGPcRTz588Vv0vb6Geo76Nzyek__SIZEMVEFgNb_d2o3ajUm_IPVKflox8h3QYgL5sqtFVkMR6MweEH7Yu6BUPkzlsiFKtXuUSQ54GsKuyk4Ta6M/s320/DSC02461.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364587617925984338" border="0" /></a>There are some who visit Petoskey from another angle, the water. There have been sailboats anchored in the bay for several weeks this summer and it is a relaxing way to spend a vacation I imagine, if a little small. Quarters on a boat may be small, but you can sleep, eat, and relax all in the same place! I hope these visitors had a wonderful time, I know they had a wonderful view!<br /><br />tChristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-59345965241402078992009-07-30T20:38:00.000-07:002009-07-30T20:40:59.107-07:00Ivy League<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdaKy7oo1sYoS_ppRBIiFGXiXcwInZiwG-Z5S-K_2yg2lLeHwePCb0zFde0094Dx4uRHY1pdi4_b6v8NxYFHnrg1-e2p4rEwHH2_6Y0v1EGGdr4twreo1z6hzEMYD5Ad7XnVa_YmgN_w/s1600-h/DSC02467.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdaKy7oo1sYoS_ppRBIiFGXiXcwInZiwG-Z5S-K_2yg2lLeHwePCb0zFde0094Dx4uRHY1pdi4_b6v8NxYFHnrg1-e2p4rEwHH2_6Y0v1EGGdr4twreo1z6hzEMYD5Ad7XnVa_YmgN_w/s320/DSC02467.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364463613224461154" border="0" /></a>I love ivy growing up the sides of buildings! I know it's not really good for the building unless they've taken precautions and all that, but it looks SO COOL! This is the side of City Hall, right next to the entrance to the waterfront area. I rode my bike here today and it was really nice out. A little cool for my summer tastes, but nice.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-75523164637710907552009-07-29T06:27:00.000-07:002009-07-29T06:41:42.543-07:00How Sweet!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGJDr8CU66zjjCr5Zx39NmfK5X0jvGxAj-qsZfFEDPQNHnf1xSlnQWFYpC87akwL0nhk0ss2jUzhqgtotICJYRYqcq9tgasEe0YgqCAqLsT4bISL3cKSKuDjZfVeRx7G6OgE9iDd9qg9M/s1600-h/DSC02454.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGJDr8CU66zjjCr5Zx39NmfK5X0jvGxAj-qsZfFEDPQNHnf1xSlnQWFYpC87akwL0nhk0ss2jUzhqgtotICJYRYqcq9tgasEe0YgqCAqLsT4bISL3cKSKuDjZfVeRx7G6OgE9iDd9qg9M/s320/DSC02454.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363873483578012562" border="0" /></a>Right on the bike path, there is a cooler set out with water for anyone who needs some. Dentist Dr. Scott Eaton and his team are so kind! Thank you for your thoughtfulness! It is really nice to have around on a hot day.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-34993248439890363062009-07-28T09:10:00.000-07:002009-07-28T09:26:25.916-07:00Another Day, Another Bench<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyNrE75cupNZxmPQnvR7UmT3kaewv47Pv7egagKzsjq5-7-w1dO8Kp4T1xnEB0WYlmO4TsSfcPRbE9_GIkbGd0Dii6d4tmw1GfCR4CrkIjzr9CRE7rDjsrzTbO0u0KxdlItBIQfUe4BA/s1600-h/DSC02468_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyNrE75cupNZxmPQnvR7UmT3kaewv47Pv7egagKzsjq5-7-w1dO8Kp4T1xnEB0WYlmO4TsSfcPRbE9_GIkbGd0Dii6d4tmw1GfCR4CrkIjzr9CRE7rDjsrzTbO0u0KxdlItBIQfUe4BA/s320/DSC02468_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363545943386540482" border="0" /></a><br />Here is another bench I've found in town, ready for the auction to benefit the Red Cross. This one is decorated with scenes of the Beatles and their songs. Interesting look for someone's garden....Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-25061757251859544572009-07-27T06:25:00.000-07:002009-07-27T06:31:47.322-07:00Oh, Sweet Pea, Won't you Dance with Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02XDQ4A_GqOxfgdmeBTQhB1HmBqyl9AUEnbGAOUmx0H8EkuFm_el5jBMfKXABGZt6F-Ts76IAokrRf6i8FV1fmv72ujAPcUZXRWYnH872DkDpCDlepSxGrMwThu1Y1vlJR3hT1Go69kc/s1600-h/DSC02452.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02XDQ4A_GqOxfgdmeBTQhB1HmBqyl9AUEnbGAOUmx0H8EkuFm_el5jBMfKXABGZt6F-Ts76IAokrRf6i8FV1fmv72ujAPcUZXRWYnH872DkDpCDlepSxGrMwThu1Y1vlJR3hT1Go69kc/s320/DSC02452.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363130755315091122" border="0" /></a>A field of sweet peas, can anything be more enchanting? I love sweet peas and this field in the middle of West Park (a nice long bike ride from Petoskey -- about 7 or 8 miles) was full of them. It was a lovely sight. West Park is the counterpart of East Park, and both are well maintained. West Park is a little more rugged and there is a 5-10 minute walk through woods and fields to get to the beach. But, there is a pavilion near the beach and a place for picnics. If you would like a quiet place to enjoy the sweet peas, this would be it!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-37243937480075480982009-07-26T05:33:00.000-07:002009-07-26T05:37:39.791-07:00On the Waterfront<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HpvFo_3IW9DW4uL0FmBJ_v2hv12RSI14BZNSkdXIfSF8yZFN5lEQqCPX_7xedoyU97CQM_5Hi5b7olmbx3ZDiIlqE099kwkSONFSqYe-YXC_35K8LjtUcTixJZ2VFwTA8oCBpR5c-eM/s1600-h/DSC02456.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HpvFo_3IW9DW4uL0FmBJ_v2hv12RSI14BZNSkdXIfSF8yZFN5lEQqCPX_7xedoyU97CQM_5Hi5b7olmbx3ZDiIlqE099kwkSONFSqYe-YXC_35K8LjtUcTixJZ2VFwTA8oCBpR5c-eM/s320/DSC02456.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362746179520626114" border="0" /></a>This is a place that we used to spend hours and hours at--the playground with the best view ever! It is right on the water next to the pier and usually crowded with kids having a great time. A few years ago, the city finally put in this larger version with another area for smaller children to the right. My kids and I have spent many happy hours here playing and meeting friends. It is a great place to come and hang out.<br /><br />Sorry I've been away--I had the flu for several days and neglected pretty much everything! But all is well now and I'm back!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-34739627891071521312009-07-18T06:52:00.000-07:002009-07-18T06:59:18.201-07:00View from East Park<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgousLkgMdXRJYNwQ0f1scBlNlmvORe_PPnFZdhB7CKpdlIR1D244coYqXS8jsWeTi52OqgQCSTbC5bXMdsKD8trSgx7mm4EEX8agWcZL0-UD8dv8_06VtS59OGyp9lwCfN075TPeQTs5U/s1600-h/DSC02384.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgousLkgMdXRJYNwQ0f1scBlNlmvORe_PPnFZdhB7CKpdlIR1D244coYqXS8jsWeTi52OqgQCSTbC5bXMdsKD8trSgx7mm4EEX8agWcZL0-UD8dv8_06VtS59OGyp9lwCfN075TPeQTs5U/s320/DSC02384.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359798511617942386" border="0" /></a>The newly reopened East Park has a beautiful view of Bay Harbor and Little Traverse Bay. There is a pavilion and a parking area behind me, and another parking area closer to the water seen here. It is a very nice place to come and watch the sunset, and there is almost always a nice breeze here. It is on the bike path from Petoskey to Charlevoix and a great place to rest. Enjoy the view!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-22106582636905500602009-07-17T06:15:00.000-07:002009-07-17T06:26:56.871-07:00Bench for Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrPJU-Y_qSAIusrGVtCOLNCCrGLdQ6W1Lcz-2sDp9peJUjNRaGKPxX7hXQodjE-1ireIAftte2TJXBAu_oItjDXrRBDdBuvpxTlLTksaKk2ZNNWf5bH2J-t7Bs1wF9O21bDHnjpqXCD4/s1600-h/DSC02430.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrPJU-Y_qSAIusrGVtCOLNCCrGLdQ6W1Lcz-2sDp9peJUjNRaGKPxX7hXQodjE-1ireIAftte2TJXBAu_oItjDXrRBDdBuvpxTlLTksaKk2ZNNWf5bH2J-t7Bs1wF9O21bDHnjpqXCD4/s320/DSC02430.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359417500910551154" border="0" /></a>For the last several years, the American Red Cross has been having a unique fundraiser. It started with fish, then sailboats and bears, and now benches. These benches have been decorated by local artists and are placed around Northern Michigan before the auction. The auction proceeds will benefit the Red Cross and the work they do here. One of my favorites was a fish that had been painted to look like Monet's "Water Lilies". Every artist does it own design, all that is the same is the base that they have to work with. It will be fun to try and find more of these in the coming weeks before the auction.Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-9198792503810572572009-07-16T12:43:00.000-07:002009-07-16T12:53:37.041-07:00A bit of hurly-Burly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEnAV8C4Cu-wMZwXL92xYGvI96I7pOncMkBWgzoTRncEcxrgmqRgB42Bxyq79qyRe8ZGNx4WJZB6UZQJa6irOdmNMYz5ZZrIHLVDwr_l1L-8xdt7GXzF-UEMU1u-b4xjHb9nQgKFWmuQ/s1600-h/DSC02424.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEnAV8C4Cu-wMZwXL92xYGvI96I7pOncMkBWgzoTRncEcxrgmqRgB42Bxyq79qyRe8ZGNx4WJZB6UZQJa6irOdmNMYz5ZZrIHLVDwr_l1L-8xdt7GXzF-UEMU1u-b4xjHb9nQgKFWmuQ/s320/DSC02424.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359145991680634786" border="0" /></a>This is the largest burl I've ever seen on a tree! It is at least 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide near the bottom of a full grown tree. Whenever I see one, I always wonder what caused it, but to have one this large, it must have had a large reason! There are usually 2 main causes of burls, mold, or insect infestation. The tree compensates by growing around and enveloping such a problem and continuing with growth. But it leaves a lot of interesting information behind. This one is located in the Bay View Hiking Trails, a great spot for hiking if you're looking for one. There are maps at each entrance showing you the different trails and all are very well marked. Happy trails to you today!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-81820925719444601472009-07-15T12:01:00.000-07:002009-07-15T12:17:46.183-07:00Wednesday Special--Two for 1 (posts)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpUIiPAtvDeyXwM84tFKSc6-ojhK6065XTjenQ5J8kKeIEQ1TWuk6hDCLHk7GZgvPtCrc_mvICuREvZax7i50_4TYlmj6iAUgo8UvPH-EqSsMI1P4Sh_LAt0w7T2AJq_AB1YMD7dqN7c/s1600-h/DSC02431.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpUIiPAtvDeyXwM84tFKSc6-ojhK6065XTjenQ5J8kKeIEQ1TWuk6hDCLHk7GZgvPtCrc_mvICuREvZax7i50_4TYlmj6iAUgo8UvPH-EqSsMI1P4Sh_LAt0w7T2AJq_AB1YMD7dqN7c/s320/DSC02431.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358764553326529474" border="0" /></a><br />In our modest and informal survey of the best tomato soups in Petoskey, we (my husband and I, at least) declare this soup from Julienne Tomatoes the winner! It is their Tomato Gorgonzola, a vegetarian selection that is one of the two Wednesday soups. It is a light creamy tomato soup with chunks of gorgonzola. I have never liked tomato soup in my life, but this one has changed my mind. Lovely! <br /><br />Julienne Tomatoes also has great sandwiches--my favorites are the Grilled Ham and Brie with cranberry (*YUM*), the Cornwell's Roast Beef with creamy horseradish and provolone, and the Robyn's Reuben with coleslaw instead of saurkraut. If you have a chance, try them all! They use local ingredients whenever possible and have one of the best reputations in town. It is a great place -- go check it out!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168311403882297353.post-67077742345308698322009-07-15T11:52:00.000-07:002009-07-15T12:01:49.163-07:00Bike Night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5aDGqsS_bxqmTmNVBsP1QmIhs64dfi1YU0V5BHXIm9_3Z37bpaAATkh5Piwsg0NNwjdviZy6DMAd7TMIaTPggXZ-qarwwAUvx5zTNTi0x-OjoFO2dk4JGD7u8VJ5ul5jQAObHDBgMWwI/s1600-h/DSC02416.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5aDGqsS_bxqmTmNVBsP1QmIhs64dfi1YU0V5BHXIm9_3Z37bpaAATkh5Piwsg0NNwjdviZy6DMAd7TMIaTPggXZ-qarwwAUvx5zTNTi0x-OjoFO2dk4JGD7u8VJ5ul5jQAObHDBgMWwI/s320/DSC02416.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358762872651239682" border="0" /></a>We were walking around Monday evening and found out that Mondays are Bike Nights downtown. There is a bike parade and they all meet at Papa Lou's Pub and Pizzaria. It looks like fun if you like to ride motorcycles, and seeing all of them lined up was very interesting--each bike very unique, colorful, and bright. If you're in Petoskey on a Monday night, check out Lake Street to see all the bikes!Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.com0