Looking for green

Hoping we find some signs of spring at the log cabin this weekend. This photo is is from a little cove area in our lake and is a hot spot for turtles and frogs. I just want to see the color green again!

P.S. Do you think the above photo would make a good greeting card in my nature store?

Happy Place

As many of you already know, my log cabin is my "happy place." And what better place to celebrate Valentine's day with my sweetie? I ordered one of our absolute favorite treats - Cranberry Pecan Bread from Zingerman's to bring up with us. If I could get my hands on that recipe.....and then make fresh loaves every day.......oh never mind! I'll just continue spending the $15 per loaf until the day I die. (P.S. One of my blogger buddies - Charli & Me - just did a post on Zingerman's. It's just a wonderful place you have to experience!)

Since the weather should be mild this weekend, Greg and I are going to try to clear a better path to the lake. We have a lot of brush in the way to reach the water. Besides, I'm a Loon Ranger - I have to have a better view of my little friends!

What are you planning for Valentine's Day?

Dreaming of a blue lake

As we are headed up to our snowy cabin on our snowy lake, I will be dreaming of spring when the blue lake returns.

To my hubby - a quote from Anne Morrow Lindbergh:

“I have been overcome by the beauty and richness of our life together, those early mornings setting out, those evenings gleaming with rivers and lakes below us, still holding the last light.”

Little Bradford Lake

Our log cabin is located on quiet Little Bradford Lake. I love that it is a no-wake lake. I appreciate being able to hear the birds, or swim without being mowed down by a jet ski (that's what the neighboring lake is for - Big Bradford!)

I've been hoping for a Loon pair to come onto our lake - I believe they have enough "runway" to land and take off, the water is clean and there is good fishing too. I've been monitoring the Loon pair on Big Bradford and recently when they chased off a loon invader (see my Territorial Loon post on http://birdinginmichigan.blogspot.com/ )I was so happy to see the invader land on our lake. Please, please stay. You'll like it here! Now you just need to find a mate...