Beautiful Trip to Ohio

Behind our house the day before we left... Sun on the tree topsCadillac MichiganWe even found the Yellow Brick Road on the way down Mottled sky
Can you see the Sun Dog

Beautiful Sunny day here in Ohio

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Loved this thought passed on today;

If you can't be thankful for the experiences you have had,

be thankful for what you have been spared from."

Winter, Water Wonderland

Milk Shakes from Frozen Milk weed?

First Snow Flower Child of the Season

I am pretty sure now we know why Michigan used to be called this...

Yesterday we got another 6" of heavy wet snow man snow!!!

Now today we are having freezing rain, ice pellets & snow??!!

SnoMows so Soon

Saturday dawned bright and beautiful here in the North Country

with approx. 8 inches of snow

Even the over zealous snowmobilers made their

first appearance

On the hill outside near my office window

Now today Monday
its is snowing again a heavy wet stick to everything
beautiful kind of snow!

Blanket of snow...

There is something very quiet about snow...

it seems to muffle

the sounds of the cars on the road

the neighbors snow blowers and barking dogs -

Snow covers up all the brown that fall did not take with it when it left

Snow lit by light has more magnificence that any diamond

Snow also makes for interesting driving...

Snow hides lots of things even black ice

So becareful out there

Winter is here

its been snowing on and off for over a week - now,

not amounting to much because the ground isn't frozen -

BUT they are saying we could see 10" or more by morning

If the old indian addage

"little snow, big snow"

holds true, they just might be right!!

We live here -

so its time to make the most of it and just enjoy it -

Actually I am anxious for there to be enough

to strap on the snowshoes...

We now live back in awesome snowshoe country!!

I never lack for company because

if our granddog Blaze happens to hear the rustle of my jacket

he is ready to go... NOW!

We have even been known to take the goats with us -

they are always underfoot, literally!

We keep busy... work keeps coming in ~ we keep counting our blessings~

We have room for company so if you feel the need for a snow fix

Come on up to the Tundra -

we have extra beds and extra shovels ;-)

Plug for our Broneah Friends

Broneah Kiteboarding is happy to offer our customers

multiple options to progress during the fall, winter and spring season.

Join us in the deep powder of Northern Michigan for our "Snow Pro" kite snowboarding camp

or

the butter flat 80 degree waters of Puerto Rico for our annual "Spring Fling" kiteboarding camp.

MICHIGAN "SNOW PRO" KITEBOARDING CAMP 2009
This camp is the perfect introduction to the sport of kite snowboarding. Whether you are an experienced on the water kiteboarder or completely new to the snow, this camp will fit your needs. The course is specifically designed to get people into this fun and safe sport over a two-day instructional format. The school is equipped with snowmobiles and safety gear to assist you as you get your first rides in the powder!2009
NORTHERN MICHIGAN KITE SNOWBOARDING CAMP $599:
CAMP 1: JAN 17-18
CAMP 2: JAN 24-25
CAMP 3: JAN 31- FEB 1
CAMP 4: FEB 7-8
CAMP 5: FEB 14-15
CAMP 6: FEB 21-22

PUERTO RICO "SPRING FLING" KITEBOARDING CAMP 2009
If you are looking for the exotic kiteboarding trip of a lifetime, then you must check out the Broneah 'Spring Fling' Camp in Puerto Rico. In the fall of 2003, we stumbled across the ultimate kiteboarding training grounds on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. With average yearly temps ranging from 85-90 degrees, and water temps in the 80s, you will quickly realize why this place is kiteboarding paradise, and why our customers keep returning year after year! With 4 full days of instruction and 5 nights of on the ocean living you will be loving life and progressing your kiteboarding skills drastically!2009
PUERTO RICO SPRING FLING CAMP $2250
CAMP 1: MARCH 9-12 CAMP FULL
CAMP 2: MARCH 16-19
CAMP 3: MARCH 23-26
CAMP 4: MARCH 30- APRIL 2
CAMP 5: APRIL 6- APRIL 9 CAMP FULL
CAMP 6: APRIL 13- APRIL 16 CAMP FULL
Call or email us today to book your spot at any of our kiteboarding camps!
Best Regards, The Broneah Kiteboarding instructional team.--
Broneah207 Grandview Parkway, Suite 105Traverse City, MI 49684
http://www.broneah.com/
M-22121 East Front Street, Suite 104
Traverse City, MI 49684
http://www.m22online.com/231-392-2212

Dirty Laundry

DIRTY WASH

Not that we hang our laundry outdoors all that much anymore,
but still there is a good lesson in this little story.........

A young couple moves into a new neighborhood.

The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young
woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.

'That laundry is not very clean', she said.
'She doesn't know how to wash correctly.
Perhaps she needs better laundry soap'

Her husband looked on, but remained silent.

Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry,
the young woman would make the same comments.

About one month later, the woman was surprised
to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
'Look, she has learned how to wash correctly.
I wonder who taught her this?'

The husband said, 'I got up early this morning
and cleaned our windows.'

And so it is with life.

What we see when watching others depends on the purity
of the window through which we look.

26 Years and Counting...

From way back when

Milford, New Hampshire 1982

Now

I wanna make you smile whenever you're sad

Carry you around when your arthritis is bad

All I wanna do is grow old with you

Ill get your medicine when your tummy aches

Build you a fire if the furnace breaks

Oh it's so nice, growing old with you

Ill miss you Ill kiss you

Give you my coat when you are cold...

(Adam Sandler - Wedding singer)

Tidbits on making it work(from us and others);

Always show and say "I love you" never assume that the other - just knows it! Keep each other as your best friend - always have date nights at least once a week - the honeymoon never has to stop(even after kids) be open and honest , Put God first, each other second & EVERYTHING else third-don't let your kids come between you -you were a couple first!- - always hold hands-even in the grocery store- ride along to the dump, garage,and even to the parts store- I am sure there are more ideas- but never give up those precious memories of how you fell in love- keep it alive...it is the greatest life to be in love and to be loved...Always be willing to say "I'm sorry" (even if it is not your fault) Keep working at it every moment of every day the best is yet to come!!

Goodbye Indian Summer, Hello Old Man Winter

Yesterday the sky was dark and foreboding
This is what we awoke to
looks warm and inviting right ... not!
They are saying 2-6 inches by tomorrow am -
BRRRRRRRRRRRRR

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 am ESTMonday. Snow showers will continue through much of tonight. Snow accumulations by daybreak Monday will vary widely across the advisory area... ranging from 2 to 6 inches. Highest amounts are expected inland from Lake Michigan especially in higher terrain areas.A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.

For Krystal

Well the sledding hill is ready for the snow even if we are not -

SO when you and Jamie come in February

it will be ready ;-))

After the past few months I think we need a laugh!

Day After Election

Sure glad that God is still PRESIDENT over all

1 Timothy 2 v 1-8

Master Bath

Master Bath Before

We try to accomplish little projects every day...

Between yesterday and today I got our Master Bath done ;-)

I have pictures for the walls but they are not in yet