Author: traversemikeblog

A quick view of the front of the house after we power washed all the dirt, spider webs and unfortunately some of the paint in the spots that weren’t aluminum siding,  Oops!

The most dramatic change was the kitchen/living room. They were two separate rooms that were combined into one area.

The new space is definitely more open and much lighter due to the cabinets and wall color.

Turn back time to the old Metra Picnic Days if anyone remembers those back in the mid 70’s and early 80’s (to see the album https://www.flickr.com/gp/upmike/3AG8R7)

This reminds me that I need to get the clippers out…                                                               not ready to return to the salon just yet.

Haserot Beach

Not as many families at Haserot Beach on Wednesday 7/8/2020 as there were on the 4th when Robin, Carol and myself went kayaking.  Today it was just me and the camera.

Just beyond Haserot Beach is the new Kelly’s Landing which will be the new boat launch since the one at Haserot was destroyed last winter during a bad storm.  Township has been wanting to separate the boat launch from the beach for a while so this is a good thing.

Pat had mentioned that the new deck material made it difficult to see the step down from the top rise to the lower portion.  Off to Lowes I go in search of something to correct this accident just waiting to happen.

I found this 1/2 by 1 white MDL molding which I just added to edge and it not only draws your attention to the step but adds a some extra definition to the structure.

Meanwhile Robin and Carol were busy converting the propane fire pit to natural gas.

The hedges were getting a little unruly so Pat got the electric trimmers and went to work…

So much better!

Oaky… this little guy just won the stare down, I’ll go get the bird seed… geez

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When I was just a young’n my aunt from the hometown in the upper peninsula taught me know to knit. I enjoyed doing it but other important activities in the suburbs of Detroit like lying  in the grass pointing out clouds in the shapes of animals and hiding to avoid being suckered into a street baseball game took up any extra time.  Now being older (I do mean waaaay older) I would like to learn how to do it again and hopefully I will get someone like him to teach me.

and maybe a little embroidery as well