Surf's Up and Tree's Down

On Wednesday, the surf was up on the Big Lake. 

When we were on the beach, there were a couple swimmers, but no surfers. The Tribune has more pictures, including surfers, here: http://www.grandhaventribune.com/gallery/1114101

The dying tree on the property between our neighbor and her neighbor came down on Friday. We were very impressed with the skill of the men taking the tree down. It is a very tight space and it was amazing how fast and neat they brought it down.

Note the log falling.

This is going to change the amount of sunlight our garden gets in a good way. The right field flower garden will remain a shade garden. But the partial shade areas may move to partial sun. The area where I have my pots for tomatoes and peppers will now definitely be in full sun.

We clearly have had enough rain - mushroom in the grass.

Pink is doing very well. She appears to like her new home.

Pictures

Last night Jack and I went to a wonderful presentation at the library on taking pictures.

"Learning to See Creatively" presented by http://www.imagesbyjennifer.net/

So on the way home I took some pictures. Sadly, all the pictures I took using zoom didn't turn out so I'll have to figure out what was up with that.

FYI In case you didn't know, you can click on the picture to see it larger.

 It was the time of day with "magic light."

GH Gardens

Jack on bench with homeless Jesus. You know...someday Jack on bench...

Pink. New to our garden. She will be five feet tall when full grown.

A sampling of gardens around town that make me happy when I'm out walking.

Pirates, Music, Sales, and More

Pirates came to town about a week ago. Instead of the library, Jack played on the waterfront with the jam group, pirate themed. Walk the Beat music event had hundreds of musicians playing all around town. There was a sidewalk sale and fine art sale. As my mother would say, "busy, busy, busy."

Random pictures for your enjoyment...

Coast Guard Festival 2014

Music, Music, and More Music

Street Dance this year featured a group of retired Coast Guard men who met at the academy and formed a band.

One night the Eagles' tent showcased my favorite local band.

We attended the Toppermost Beatles Tribute at Waterfront Stadium. They are a Michigan band.

Friday and Saturday the Community Center and Central Park filled up with arts and crafts for sale.

I've been looking at this for two or three years. Finally said, "Ah what the heck."

Brought it home in our wheel barrel.

Sugar was having no part in hanging around for the History of The Coast Guard event. Turns out she is not a fan of bagpipes.

Saturday we went to Joe's parade party. Prior to the parade starting, Lew Russ entertained. You can catch him Sundays between 6 pm and 9 pm on Jack's Deck in  Spring Lake.

Saturday was capped off with fireworks. We don't go down to the waterfront. We walked up and over a block and watch from there. We don't get to see the Musical Fountain show that accompanies the fireworks, but we do get home fast and avoid the crowds.

Back at home during all the festivities, our neighbor took down his wall that was sinking and falling over.

And we harvested our first hot pepper and tomatoes. The bean plants continue to be productive this year. And the first cucumbers are about ready.

All and all a very fun and busy week. I have lots of work over the next three weeks to keep me busy. In addition, the pirates come to town this week and then there is this.