Boats for the Cabin (and another dog photo!)

Part of the fun of having a log cabin on the lake is BEING in the lake. Greg's preference is a fishing boat (he is dreaming of a center console fishing boat but that is way too big for our little lake!) He has a drift boat which he loves to take out to all the lakes nearby.

Here he is fishing with my stepson. We have Blue Gill, Bass and Pike in our lake.



I love kayaking! It allows me to slip into nature quietly and observe wildlife without disturbing them too much. It serves as the perfect vehicle to find my Loons. There are many different designs to choose from. Greg likes his "sit on top" Kayak. I like being nestled low into mine. I have found the best prices for Kayaks at Dick's Sporting Goods. You just have to watch for the sales.




And now another gratuitous photo of my Bernese puppy dog! I can't wait to get her home! I have 4 more weeks to wait. We are still thinking of names. Since she is a Swiss Mountain Dog, I was trying to think of Swiss names. Or maybe something nature related. I may need your help so please feel free to throw suggestions out there!

Loon Ranger Rides Again!

I believe it was Carolyn at Mountain Musings who joked to me that the "Loon Ranger rides again" in reference to my loons returning to the lake at our log cabin. That made me laugh! But it is true - I am a Michigan Loon Ranger. I will be monitoring the Loons on our lake and recording data as well as making sure they stay safe.

I found a wonderful poem that I recently posted on one of my 20 million blogs (Ha! Poor Leedra & Betsy who are so kind to read all my blogs!) that I would like to share with you.

Lakehood - a poem by Loons Forever

a lake
needs a loon
to laugh with the moon
to be a lake



By the way, I'm getting tired of shooting these far away shots of my Loons so I am headed out on my kayak this week to get some better photographs. I don't care how cold it is. Hopefully I don't tip. Because then I would wreck my camera before succumbing to hypothermia.....



Also, if you've thought about getting a kayak - now is the time to do it! There are great sales at Dick's Sporting Goods and REI.










And now a GRATUITOUS plug of Shelley's Nature Store.
A sale for Mother's Day!
When you check out, put in the code 10MOMDAYSALE for 10% off!
It's only good through April 30th.
I have many matching gift items, things for a godmother, new mother and more!

Kayaking into nature

I think one of the best things I ever did was purchase kayaks for our log home. It lets you slip quietly into nature without the roar of a boat motor. It allows you to hear the birds singing and the wind rustling through the trees. I am able to get much better photographs of the wildlife that I love so much.

I purchased recreational kayaks as I don't see any member of my family having the desire to go down cliffs with rocky rapids that require a helmet! They aren't that expensive - Price ranges from $180 - $900+. And just seeing my husband and stepson's smiling faces as they glide on by the log cabin and wave to me definitely made it worth the purchase.



Big Greg and Little Greg enjoying the day.

















Good Morning Mr. Heron. You look very nice today.

















Hello Mr. Loon. Glad you decided to make your home on my lake.












Well hello kitty cat. How is the fishing today?