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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 04 Jun 2011, 23:50

How to "Unlaunch A Boat"

Missed the actual airborne part but it looks like he stuck the landing pretty good!
Cops are currently giving the captain a few tests...I hope he's drunk because you'd have to be stupid to accomplish this sober!

Edit: This is not normally where you'd park a boat.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 11 Jun 2011, 04:37

Brother took a little trip to check on the cabin after the fire.
Missed the property line by about 100 yards / 91 m.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 23 Jun 2011, 00:24

Squeezed in a hike at a nearby park; Happy Solstice!
Saw 0 people but lots of friendly mosquitoes, snakes, and a riot of vegetation. Could explain the 0 people count.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 23 Jun 2011, 00:50

That is pretty country up there. Too cold for me most of the time but all that green stuff looks nice.

What? No cabin photos?

Those are great hike photos, as usual. I like Solstice Light, the cabbage pano, and the fringed fungi. The fungi look like flowers.

mark520 · Post by **mark520** » 29 Jun 2011, 06:27

Nice pix, that looks like a beautiful place to relax! That lake is so big it looks like the ocean out there!

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 03 Jul 2011, 16:11

Shoreline Viewer updated their site; now includes imagery from the southern shore of the Upper Peninsula.
Highlights and site link here.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 10 Jul 2011, 04:49

Nice flickr stream from the Enchanted Mitten.

Photog's site.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 20 Jul 2011, 05:15

July sampler from around the ranch.

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 20 Jul 2011, 11:33

I think it is time to relocate your Tiki Torch.
Nice shots.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 30 Jul 2011, 23:45

Just back from up north.
Skipped the airshow down here- too darn hot, among other obstacles to attending.

Area burned in the June wildfire is already sprouted a bumper crop of ferns and grass.
The sandy glacial soil just got a shot of nutrients with all the ash and carbon.
Would have liked more time to wander around and look for better photo opportunities...."Maybe next time."
Photo gallery also includes a few images from around the cabin itself; I'm so very grateful it didn't burn down.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 03 Aug 2011, 18:27

Went sailing again in the canoe.
Winds were fairly light but steady at 5 - 10 MPH.
GPS says I went 8.03 miles with a top speed of 5.5 MPH. Huh, it always feels faster.

Managed to take a tiny video, and this time I didn't even drop the camera.

Ideas are percolating for some sort of mount. I really should just get a waterproof camera.

froo · Post by **froo** » 03 Aug 2011, 18:46

Beautiful lake shot, spacekdet.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 15 Aug 2011, 02:21

Beautiful space shot Lakekdet, uh, what Froo said!

A friend has a beanbag with a camera mount on it. He puts it on the dash of his car. What about a head-cam? Hat? Headband?

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » 15 Aug 2011, 16:15

It's very nice to see your pictures from Michigan.

Both my kids are going to US this year. My daughter to New York for work and my son for a year in high school. We will miss them.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 16 Aug 2011, 03:26

Thanks.
I hope they both have an enjoyable time here.

Speaking of enjoyable times, I had a nice 2.5 day mini vacation.
We went to the cabin and then took a canoe/kayak trip on the Manistee River.

Video and photos here: http://www.spacekdet.com/photo/8_13_11/"

The canoe liveries now charge full rental prices (even if you supply your own boat) to shuttle you upriver.
So, instead we drove ourselves and our boats upstream, put in, and then floated down to the cabin.
I then jumped on the bicycle (an old Schwinn single-speed beach cruiser) and pedaled the 5.6 road miles back to the car.
Cost: Zero, zilch. I was back before dinner was ready.

On The Water Stats:
Mileage: 7.38 miles / 11.8 KM
Max Speed: 5.1 MPH / 8.2 KPH
Moving average speed: 2.2 MPH / 3.54 KPH
Time: 3.21 hrs moving, 1.17 hrs stopped

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 20 Aug 2011, 15:56

It's the big 'Dream Cruise' weekend here in Detroit, where at least 40,000 classic hot rods and vehicles are on display or cruising up and down Woodward Avenue.
Here's one you might see, in fact, it's a little hard to miss.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 20 Aug 2011, 17:39

Speaking of the Dream Cruise... it's looking likely that it's going to be a wet Dream!

Better put the top up.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 26 Aug 2011, 01:11

Speaking of storms, two doozies just missed us yesterday.
Here is what it looked like.
Bonus video at the link for broadband customers.

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 26 Aug 2011, 01:24

spacekdet wrote:It's the big 'Dream Cruise' weekend here in Detroit, where at least 40,000 classic hot rods and vehicles are on display or cruising up and down Woodward Avenue.
Here's one you might see, in fact, it's a little hard to miss.

We're having something similar here next three days called the "Blacktop Nationals." Should be a lot of cool cars and motorcycles to see.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 27 Sep 2011, 04:30

September's selection.

It's here.

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MikomDude · Post by **MikomDude** » 27 Sep 2011, 11:45

Nice pics spacekdet, it's always fun to see the world half way around the globe(almost).

Surprisingly it still looks a bit like summer here in Sweden though the leafs have started falling and the sun isn't as warm anymore.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 03 Oct 2011, 23:34

The terminator approaches.
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Finis · Post by **Finis** » 04 Oct 2011, 01:55

Good pics. I viewed the embiggened images so they would be more cromulous.

Still warm here so some leaves trickling from trees but not much color yet. I'll have to find time to go to the mountains to see the colors soon.

froo · Post by **froo** » 04 Oct 2011, 04:50

Beautiful pics spacekdet.
So are those storms pretty high energy? They look like they would be.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 04 Oct 2011, 06:29

I think those did do some damage on their way through, but they were probably 25 miles away.
Sometimes you can see them like that, check the doppler radar map, and see that it's raining in Toledo, which is about 65 miles southeast of me.
Yeah, it's relatively flat here. Been lucky this season, much of the intense stuff has 'split' and gone either north or south of us.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 10 Oct 2011, 18:12

Take the dock in, pull the swimming raft up on shore, and then what happens?
A week long stretch of 80 F temps and day after day of clear skies.
Here is what it looked like early yesterday morning.

froo · Post by **froo** » 11 Oct 2011, 04:09

Heh go figure eh?
Is your house on the lake waterfront?
Very very beautiful picturesque scenery you have there, Mr. Horner.

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 11 Oct 2011, 23:17

Down on the boondocks is my favorite. It would make a nice painting too.
(I also have a soft spot for dog pics)

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 13 Oct 2011, 03:03

I like "Boy would I like a seawall".

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 27 Oct 2011, 05:30

The latest batch all piney-fresh and tinged with woodsmoke.

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 27 Dec 2011, 07:23

Been a while; busy time of year.
Still made time to grab a nephew, put on a tiny anorak and pay a visit to a giant miniature world.
(Hit the >> link to see the photo gallery)

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 02 Jan 2012, 06:40

Well, while I figure out what's wrong with my personal photo galleries, here's an amazing image selection of the Enchanted Mitten from another Michigan based photographer.

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 26 Jan 2012, 04:01

On your mark, get set...SKATE!

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 09 Feb 2012, 22:13

Two sides of the same lake.
Weirdest winter I've ever seen, not that I'm complaining.
X-Post to Reporting Back.

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 20 Mar 2012, 06:52

Got a haircut and took a hike.

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 03 Apr 2012, 17:32

Wowzers!

So nice I tweeted and blogged about it.

Now I'm eyeing my pile of backpacking gear and throwing darts at the calendar.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 03 May 2012, 07:36

Went for walkies.

Listened to the timberdoodles do their sky dance.

The Trilliums and Dogwood trees are blooming.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 04 May 2012, 18:48

My world...wide web.

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bitkar · Post by **bitkar** » 11 May 2012, 14:14

how long did it take you to make it :D

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 11 May 2012, 16:18

It went from howling wilderness to shady garden in only 54 years.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 19 May 2012, 15:25

Inflicting you with yet another installment of Mix Pix.

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jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 19 May 2012, 22:00

spacekdet wrote:Inflicting you with yet another installment of Mix Pix.

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Wowsir!

That purple flower macro shot is amazing. From the dew on the petals to the vivid colors, that's a world class photo!

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 20 May 2012, 01:30

You're making me want to go hiking. Great photos.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 20 May 2012, 02:33

Thanks.
I'm hoping you have a little trip planned already.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 24 May 2012, 15:59

Cast in a golden light... kind of all orange-y like an old caliGallery winner!

theuns · Post by **theuns** » 26 May 2012, 07:06

Went hiking at a great place called Rustig...

...not on the mountain this time, had the kids with us and not that fit yet...

...breath taking views, can almost see my home down in the valley!

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 26 May 2012, 17:02

That misty mountain photo is fantastic.
I have to drive a long way to see hills that big!

theuns · Post by **theuns** » 27 May 2012, 21:56

Bit more than a hill, 1 852 metres at the highest point (Magaliesberg) and stretches for 120km & 100 billion years old, older than Everest...

... still need to upload some pics from my digital camera I took on our hike the other day, but this one is close the the views that we saw:

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 27 May 2012, 22:40

Great place Theuns. I like Hamerkop Kloof show at that site. Could spend days just exploring there. Can you go where you want, wander around, there or do you have to stay on trails?

Spacekdet's scenery. Theuns' mountains. This is just cruel. I don't have any time off to hike.

theuns · Post by **theuns** » 27 May 2012, 22:48

The valley is all farm land and private property but the entire mountain is a nature conservancy area. To get to it though you have to go through peoples land and they charge hikers to go there

... so no, can't just wander around anywhere, unless you know one of the owners and get permission to go exploring... busy making friends with people who knows people who said they'd take us on a hike to some awesome hidden waterfalls up the mountain... can't wait. Haven't hiked in years because the kids are still too young but they old enough now for us to start hiking again as a family

Can't wait!

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 28 May 2012, 02:52

Get them hiking early -there will be a lot of competition for their attention later.

Been a sad weekend watching a long-distance disaster happen to some beautiful wild land near and dear to my heart. Many homes and camps also destroyed.

Enjoy it while you can!

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Finis · Post by **Finis** » 28 May 2012, 04:09

The fires keep getting places important to you. That other one almost got your cabin.

Fires here have burned 122K acres of the Gila forest/wilderness. http://inciweb.org/incident/2870/"

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 29 Aug 2012, 05:41

Why I had a wet ass last weekend. (Safe For Work)

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 29 Sep 2012, 04:27

It's been a while, but changes are afoot.

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 29 Sep 2012, 05:14

Beautiful shots spacekdet!

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 12 Oct 2012, 05:09

Took the parents up to the cabin for some fall color.
Had a lot more rain than the pictures would indicate.

Video here;

small version, 320x240; 21 MB <play>

large version, 640x480; 82 MB <play>

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 16 Oct 2012, 18:22

Just a quick one from this morning.
Excuse the poopy dock!

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Draise · Post by **Draise** » 16 Oct 2012, 19:15

Beautiful picture... beautiful.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 17 Oct 2012, 00:31

Mmmm very nice.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 01 Nov 2012, 20:37

Not my pix but definitely from the Mitten State.

Unsalted Surf as a side effect of Sandy.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 07 Nov 2012, 03:34

Went and voted, then went and hiked.

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 11 Nov 2012, 23:58

Warm, strong southern winds blew the tarp loose on the kayak.

Took advantage of the opportunity and went for a paddle.

Thought about the millions who gave it all & never came home to take a boat ride.

Thanks, fellas.

Resulting shaky video footage (26.8 MB)

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 17 Nov 2012, 17:46

Weirdo in bathrobe spotted in back yard taking photos.

(trying out a new gallery building tool, how does it look?)

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 13 Jan 2013, 07:44

Nice day for a walk.
It's usually a lot...whiter around here in January.

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spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 05 Feb 2013, 20:46

Sorry, letting my Map Geek off the leash a little here.

See why the Great Lakes are so great!

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 18 Feb 2013, 03:12

Why yes, I have driven to Ford's lately.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 10 Apr 2013, 22:52

Hey look, Mick took more pix of stix, here's the latest picks!

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jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 11 Apr 2013, 01:46

spacekdet wrote:Hey look, Mick took more pix of stix, here's the latest picks!

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Those macro lens shots are gorgeous.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 11 Apr 2013, 20:06

Thanks, but the new-ish camera gets all the credit. I just aim and hope and push a button.

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 12 Apr 2013, 01:47

spacekdet wrote:Thanks, but the new-ish camera gets all the credit. I just aim and hope and push a button.

Still gorgeous photos though, very artful.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 12 Apr 2013, 02:51

The camera can handle the technicalities. The art is in what you choose to photograph and how you present it in the picture. Your photos are great. Makes me want to hike there.

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 12 Apr 2013, 17:43

I might add your lighting is always right on too.

editor's note:
remember that saying "right on" ?

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 05 May 2013, 18:49

thanks fellas.

Right on.

Same stuff, different year.

Far out!

(well, not really that far, just outside in the yard)

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 16 Oct 2013, 23:27

Maybe galleries with 15+ images are a bit too much, so here is a tiny one.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 17 Oct 2013, 00:58

Never too much of your photos. You have to sign up at Deviant Art or some place like that and sell prints. That first one in your last set would sell like mad.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 09 Nov 2013, 20:25

Old pix of the old stix.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 31 Dec 2013, 01:41

The ballroom got bumpy, but the video looks smoother.
Lots of fun, even if I am just going in big circles!

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 04 Feb 2014, 21:10

Rare sunny winter's day in the Mitten.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 10 Feb 2014, 02:41

Great pics as usual. Like the pano.

spacekdet · Post by **spacekdet** » 03 Apr 2014, 19:22

Got a haircut and then snuck off for a hike in the local park.
Took the usual too many photos and video.
Saw a cold garter snake that didn't even budge as I stepped over him. Too busy trying to warm up in the sun.
Spooked at least two deer walking in that splashed off into the swamp. Sorry, ladies, for making you get your feet wet and cold. Spooked another small group while walking out after sunset. They are probably so happy to see winter end.
Other wildlife: the usual complement of birds including Red-Winged Blackbirds, Canadian Geese, and heard-but-not-seen Sandhill Cranes. You can hear their prehistoric sounding calls on the video. In the insect category, a brave, early butterfly and a lone fly buzzed me.

Photos here, video here.

Sure was nice to get out there. The haircut... eh, I've had better.

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