Fixing a Friend's Dnepr
Sometimes you meet people in unexpected ways. When my brother Daryl mentioned that his friend had a Russian sidecar motorcycle at his auto repair shop, I stopped in to look …
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Christmas Eve
On December 24 we held the second Christmas Eve celebration at the New Baltimore house. As usual, there was more food and desserts than we could eat. The deer family …
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Baby Willa Arrives
On December 21, Brittany gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Willa. Baby and mom are doing well and should be able to go home on the 23rd. Deb …
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Leland Blue
In early July, Deb and I were relaxing on a beach in Elk Rapids, MI, with our friends Tim and Linda. While running my fingers through the sand, I found …
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Relaxing in Alden
2019 has been a wet year so far, with Thayer Lake continuing to expand it’s boundaries. The rising waters have almost completely covered the beach. The neighbors have created a …
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Aran Islands and Dún Aonghasa
On Thursday, we took a ferry to the Aran Islands. The weather was perfect. When we arrived at the largest of the islands, we rented bicycles to explore the 4 …
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Cliffs of Moher
On Debbie’s birthday we visited the Cliffs of Moher, beautiful sea cliffs in western Ireland. The cliffs reach a peak of 702 feet above the sea. Later that day, we …
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M. Neligan’s Irish Pub
At the M Neligan pub in Dingle for a pint, some Irish music and dance
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Port Town of Dingle
Our stay in Dingle has been wonderful. This little port town is picturesque, the food has been great, and the people very friendly. Below are pictures taken in Dingle. View …
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Dingle Peninsula Hike
On Monday we spent the day hiking along the coast of the Dingle Peninsula. The hike began on a trail just outside our B&B driveway, taking us along a rocky …
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