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Post by NorthernWolf (Mike) on Jun 30, 2014 15:29:28 GMT -6
Since Racheal hailed from my neck of the woods a few moons ago, I want to help her relive some of her glory days. As you know, there is about 3 months of Summer then it's down hill from there. This last season it began snowing in October and still had snow coming down in May. Guess that would explain headaches all the time. So here you go Racheal, some wonderful Winter pictures you cherish so much. Sitting in the SUV when it was -27 waiting for it to warm up enough to drive so nothing snapped on it. The town has a local contractor come through with a skid loader with a blower on the front to clean the sidewalks clear. I sure am not about going to try and shovel all the white stuff every day. Lawdy was it cold that morning.  Same spot sitting there waiting, but showing the front yard where the plow guy pushes it throughout the Winter to make room for it all. Rough on the grass though. From the distance it's not looking like much but he's got it about 6-7 feet high from stacking it.  I gave up on the mailbox this year. The plow guy really didn't want to try and tackle that mess after we got a decent snow for a couple days and road plows really buried it this time. So we rent a PO Box part time and then once the snow is gone enough we change back over to the box you can barely make out.  You said you like the Mackinaw Bridge and all that area up there, well here you go. If you feel froggy and want to make an attempt to go over that beast you are more than welcome to it. Yes the bridge is back there, that's where that car just came down from.  And then there's my street. Refreshing isn't it.   Just so it isn't a total loss, here you go from Torch Lake at the sand bar just to the west of me. I love it here. I've never seen water so clear and sand so hard packed and rock free. I could wade around on this sand bar all day long.  So there you have it. This is where I live. I'm fortunate in a few ways. I have a large house I own free and clear and live where people come to vacation and actually have wonderful seasons here despite the pictures and yet some how it's just not doing it for me. My friend in CA says I need to find someone to complete my life, but we all know that is not that easy. Some day maybe. |
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Post by Racheal Acuff on Jun 30, 2014 17:28:48 GMT -6
Oh my winter up north, that is something that I can live without for the rest of my life and be completely happy about it! You haven't known true winter torture until you have lived through "Lake effect snow"! for those of you who don't know what that it is, that is when snow falls in great amounts we are talking feet not inches then cycles back out over the lake, gains moisture from the water and comes back to land and does all over again, sometimes for days! I will say it again, I loved living in Northern Michigan I DO NOT miss the snow!
Much Love,
Rae**
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Post by Matt Stout on Jun 30, 2014 19:46:17 GMT -6
Oh no!! I HATE the winter! That would NEVER work for me!!
~Matt
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Post by NorthernWolf (Mike) on Jun 30, 2014 19:47:57 GMT -6
Oh no!! I HATE the winter! That would NEVER work for me!! ~Matt but the lake Matt........that more than makes up for it. |
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Post by Matt Stout on Jun 30, 2014 19:57:30 GMT -6
We have lakes here too! And not NEARLY as much snow! However after my sad lake experience on Saturday, I don't know that I will be doing much more lake going until Matt and I roll out our boat.
~Matt
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Post by NorthernWolf (Mike) on Jun 30, 2014 20:20:55 GMT -6
We have lakes here too! And not NEARLY as much snow! However after my sad lake experience on Saturday, I don't know that I will be doing much more lake going until Matt and I roll out our boat. ~Matt No problem, bring your boat up here and you can get right in here with all the guys and gals. No need to worry about food, The Burger Barge works every weekend and pulls right up in the midst of that to serve everyone. I'm getting out there this year and my ex-brother in-law has a large cabin cruiser he takes out on lake Michigan and I'm hitting him up this time too. I'll get some pics for everyone.  |
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Post by Matt Stout on Jun 30, 2014 20:53:19 GMT -6
O.M.G. NO! There is NO way you would EVER catch us out there!
~Matt
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Post by NorthernWolf (Mike) on Jul 2, 2014 11:31:12 GMT -6
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Post by NorthernWolf (Mike) on Jul 2, 2014 11:48:26 GMT -6
Went to the dentist again today to fix a few more flaws she finds each time and today is not as pleasant as previously. She nailed the upper and lower on the left side to fix some cavities and the numbness stuff is wearing off and not feeling that great. Luckily, I have Norco here for my spine, so I took another one to get through the day. Kind of a crappy day today. Cloudy and 54. My nephew and his fiance` who live in the upper portion of the house are at the hospital with their new born baby. She went in Monday to be induced and doctor decided to wait until Tuesday morning to begin and she finally delivered at midnight last night. I'm sure to her it seemed like it took forever once they started. But seen pics of the baby and everything is fine. Should be home tomorrow and we'll have a new baby here in the house. The best part, I can hold him, play with and whatnot and hand him back over to his parents. LOLOL..... I raised my kids already. My daughter is a hair stylist and my son is a teacher. I had kids kind of early as you can tell.
Although, a little insight since I'm posting and the Norco is working and I'm feeling hunky dory, my son has not spoken to me for 8 yrs now. Not since coming out so to speak. I guess he can't handle it and has severed all ties and communication with me. My daughter on the other hand has no issues with me and loves me no matter what. She's tried talking to my son about me, but he shuts her down and refuses to speak about it. So I guess, unless things change he will not be in my life anymore. It hurts, but there is nothing I can do about it except hope he comes around and understands I didn't just make myself gay to be different and there's nothing I can do to make myself straight just to please him. It's not going to happen. I forced myself to live that life for many years and I refuse to "make" it happen to please anyone again.
Well, here's to you and Matt having a wonderful day because I know I will since I'm feeling much better now since the pill kicked in.
Hugs,
Mike
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Post by Racheal Acuff on Jul 2, 2014 18:23:41 GMT -6
Went to the dentist again today to fix a few more flaws she finds each time and today is not as pleasant as previously. She nailed the upper and lower on the left side to fix some cavities and the numbness stuff is wearing off and not feeling that great. Luckily, I have Norco here for my spine, so I took another one to get through the day. Kind of a crappy day today. Cloudy and 54. My nephew and his fiance` who live in the upper portion of the house are at the hospital with their new born baby. She went in Monday to be induced and doctor decided to wait until Tuesday morning to begin and she finally delivered at midnight last night. I'm sure to her it seemed like it took forever once they started. But seen pics of the baby and everything is fine. Should be home tomorrow and we'll have a new baby here in the house. The best part, I can hold him, play with and whatnot and hand him back over to his parents. LOLOL..... I raised my kids already. My daughter is a hair stylist and my son is a teacher. I had kids kind of early as you can tell. Although, a little insight since I'm posting and the Norco is working and I'm feeling hunky dory, my son has not spoken to me for 8 yrs now. Not since coming out so to speak. I guess he can't handle it and has severed all ties and communication with me. My daughter on the other hand has no issues with me and loves me no matter what. She's tried talking to my son about me, but he shuts her down and refuses to speak about it. So I guess, unless things change he will not be in my life anymore. It hurts, but there is nothing I can do about it except hope he comes around and understands I didn't just make myself gay to be different and there's nothing I can do to make myself straight just to please him. It's not going to happen. I forced myself to live that life for many years and I refuse to "make" it happen to please anyone again. Well, here's to you and Matt having a wonderful day because I know I will since I'm feeling much better now since the pill kicked in. Hugs, Mike Going to the dentist is never fun! I try to avoid it as much as I can, but I have to agree they sure know how to give you the good stuff! I am really sorry to hear about your son. I hope in time he turns around and decides to come back into your life. I'm really glad that you have your daughter and that she loves and accepts you no matter what! I am happy to hear that your choosing to always be yourself and not change for anyone no matter the cost. Even though I know it hurts to not have your son in your life, you have to make yourself happy and hope that he makes the decision to come around. I hope you feel better from your dental work soon! Much Love, Rae** |
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