Category Archives: Spring

Ice Cream and so much more!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by SallyK

One of the joys of living in a part of the world with seasons is when the turn comes from winter to spring.  That’s when all the lovely ice cream parlors, hot dog stands and other seasonal eateries open. For … Continue reading →

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Art Show at VGC*

Posted on May 6, 2013 by SallyK

Just like the spring flowers, art and craft shows are popping up all over!  A couple of weeks ago the call went out at Andy’s workplace for spring themed art and craft items to display in their front showcase.  I … Continue reading →

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Spring Break in Lake County

Posted on February 21, 2013 by SallyK

Spring can’t come fast enough for me!  I  have definitely had enough snow, wind and ice.  Slush covers every street and parking lot, salt is encrusted on my car.  I no sooner get it washed than the cycle starts again. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Photos

Posted on December 31, 2012 by SallyK

This photo challenge was, well, challenging!   My family had a lot of fun this year.  We only left Ohio twice, and even then we just went over the border into Pennsylvania.  We went to a lot of beautiful and … Continue reading →

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Lake Erie Today – Serenity

Posted on May 9, 2012 by SallyK

Sunshine, gentle waves, light breeze.  One hour later, rain.

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Birding Headlands Dunes with Andy

Posted on May 6, 2012 by SallyK

Thursday, May 3, was the most gorgeous day so far this year with a record high for the North Coast of 88 degrees!  Hurray, Yippee, Woohoo!  After dinner I asked Andy if he would like to go up to the … Continue reading →

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Lake Erie Today – Bug eaters

Posted on May 5, 2012 by SallyK

On my errands this morning I noticed this pretty cloud formation out over Lake Erie: I got out of the car and holey moley –  the wind nearly knocked me over!  I only live about a mile as the crow flies … Continue reading →

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Lake Erie Today – Wind and water

Posted on April 23, 2012 by SallyK

Not the place to be on a boat today or tonight!  Below views from Overlook Beach Park, Mentor-On-The-Lake, Ohio, USA Marine Forecast for Lake Erie as of 3:33 PM EDT on April 23, 2012 Gale Warning in effect through late … Continue reading →

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The sounds of spring on Granger Pond / Veterans Park

Posted on April 19, 2012 by SallyK

The honking and splashing of Canadian geese.  The tapping of woodpeckers in the trees.  Frogs trilling.  The swish of fishing line flying out, the plop of the bobber hitting the water.  Kids laughing and calling out “I caught one” or … Continue reading →

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Hogback Ridge – Wildflowers, rocks and water

Posted on April 12, 2012 by SallyK

Wildflowers are blooming early this year due to the mild weather.  Last Saturday was a beautiful day so we headed to southern Lake County to Hogback Ridge Park, part of the Lake Metroparks system, to see if we could find … Continue reading →

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