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G has a "swell" time kayaking

G has a "swell" time kayaking
G has a "swell" time on Lake Michigan in an inflatable canoe

Dawn on the Gulf of Mexico

Dawn on the Gulf of Mexico
Dawn on the Gulf of Mexico

Warren Dunes Sunset

Warren Dunes Sunset
Warren Dunes Sunset
Showing posts with label Rain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rain. Show all posts

Friday, June 22, 2018

At the Beach, revisited


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Well, the weather patterns changed and it has been about 25F cooler in recent days than it was over the weekend. With the change we've had near constant cloud cover and fog, as the rains approached. Love it when that warm gulf air meets a northern cold front. We've strolled the beaches, hunkered down a bit and I've been doing what I call "non-productive" work. That is work that generally doesn't generate income. These efforts include volunteer effort, blogging, reading financial and retirement articles, and doing business overhead matters. Never a dull moment.

The cooler weather has been pleasant, but with it the humidity has increased dramatically. The mosquitoes love this. We find that walking along the lake is a great escape, as the westerly breezes blow the little suckers inland. At the beach there is a bug free zone and those that do migrate toward the shore are tasty treats for the many swallows who constantly clean up the skies. At the pond we have dragonflies who carry out the same duties. In the past week I think I got one bite, which really isn't all that bad. We haven't had to use repellent yet this year.

Most of my internet related work is accomplished using a Verizon jetpack. It is not uncommon for campground internet to be intermittent. We've discovered this all over the U.S. So we use it when available and if it isn't, then out comes the jetpack. The jetpack is how I'm able to do this blog, upload videos, etc. If not for it, I'd be limited to email.  In fact, yesterday I edited and uploaded the HOA newsletter. Not possible if not for the jetpack.

Walking at a nearby beach.
The Roadtrek 210P

A sailboat was the only recreational vehicle in sight on the water

We also visited a nearby state park and it too was quiet. But there are always a few who simply come here to relax.



Overcast at the shore:

Moby turtle was cruising the pond:


The weather got wetter:

This mornrng's rain
Recent rainfall totals
Original material:  https://roadtrek210.blogspot.com/


Monday, August 31, 2015

Monarch Butterfly Migration, Rain, Sunsets and Campfires



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It's that time of year and the annual Monarch butterfly migration is underway. The evenings are becoming cooler as the sun moves northward in the sky.



We've experiences wetter weather this August. But on our trek we've had a lot of wonderful sun, too. Warm water temperatures (70F). cool evening breezes and lovely evenings and sunsets.


When it rains we don appropriate clothes and hike a few miles into the woods or state parks. I prefer hiking boots, jeans and a lightweight Marmot rain coat with a wide brimmed hat. But we take what we have and what works. Then as a group, off we go!


When the rain stops the sand drains quickly and we dance and laugh. 


With the rejuvenating rain mushrooms come up.


Returning to our campsite we prepare dinner. After dinner and as dusk approaches I light a campfire, and when darkness falls we sip tea and tell stories.






Saturday, February 7, 2015

Rain, Rain, Go Away


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During any long distance trek in the winter months winter will do what it does. As should be expected, travelers need to deal with the weather.

In this trek we experienced snow, ice, frigid weather, rain and also abundant sunshine. While we experienced an unusual rainstorm, back home in Wheaton there was an unusual 20 inch snowfall!

I can say we enjoyed the rainfall more than we would have "enjoyed" the snow.