Spring had just begun to pop my daffodils when summer came. It was delightful driving around my neighbor after attending the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake. Newcomers call it “The Gates.” That’s probably a real estate salesperson’s moniker … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gate 7
The snow day kids camping at our house decided to go to the beach. What does one do at a beach covered with snow and blocked by a 3-4 foot snow bank? Playing King of the Raft is one thing. … Continue reading
I got the boat in earlier this year than ever before. My son and his junior high friends have been spending a lot of time at our Country Club Property Owners Property Owners Association’s Beach 7. Lots of sand, a … Continue reading
The ice disappeared from Crystal Lake on Friday, March 19th. … Continue reading
Yesterday about 7:20 I drove on Lakewood’s South Shore Drive to Andy’s Family Restaurant for my Walk to Emmaus reunion group. I saw women practicing rowing on the quiet waters off of Beach 7. Off Gate 3 Beach were two … Continue reading
Before we left on vacation, my son found what appeared to be Zebra mussels at Gate 7 Beach in Lakewood on the south side of Crystal Lake. A naturalist friend was over for dinner and I gave her samples to … Continue reading
Before we left on vacation, my son found what appeared to be Zebra mussels at Gate 7 Beach in Lakewood on the south side of Crystal Lake. A naturalist friend was over for dinner and I gave her samples to … Continue reading
From freezing rain last Saturday night to lots of snow yesterday. You can see what both look like on this evergreen in front of our home. At least the snow will cover up the leaves that I didn’t get raked … Continue reading
From freezing rain last Saturday night to lots of snow yesterday. You can see what both look like on this evergreen in front of our home. At least the snow will cover up the leaves that I didn’t get raked … Continue reading