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 3
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
Last Saturday, March 14th, I captured the last ice on Crystal Lake. Naturally, it was in the shade on the South side of the lake. The lake was as pure as it ever gets. No muddy bottom stirred up by … Continue reading
Taken last Saturday, this view of the Main Beach House as seen through the new swing at Gate 3 Beach in Lakewood. Oops, no longer a beach, no swimming allowed starting last year. Nice view across the snow anyway. And … Continue reading
Taken last Saturday, this view of the Main Beach House as seen through the new swing at Gate 3 Beach in Lakewood. Oops, no longer a beach, no swimming allowed starting last year. Nice view across the snow anyway. And … Continue reading
Through a hard fought court suit, the Crystal Lake Park District established that it owns most of the bottom of Crystal Lake. It seems that one of my photos of just installed boat piers may have stimulated discussion concerning park … Continue reading
Through a hard fought court suit, the Crystal Lake Park District established that it owns most of the bottom of Crystal Lake. It seems that one of my photos of just installed boat piers may have stimulated discussion concerning park … Continue reading
Mid-morning Saturday and the day is a bit nasty. Not an excellent spring day to enjoy. “Dad, it looks like a summer swim meet,” the ten year old observes. He was referring to all the team tents. Not the umbrellas. … Continue reading
Mid-morning Saturday and the day is a bit nasty. Not an excellent spring day to enjoy. “Dad, it looks like a summer swim meet,” the ten year old observes. He was referring to all the team tents. Not the umbrellas. … Continue reading
This picture was taken Friday, November 16th, after I took my 10-year old to school. It was the day the maple leaves were falling in and, as you can see from these pictures, on Crystal Lake. The most beautiful I … Continue reading
This picture was taken Friday, November 16th, after I took my 10-year old to school. It was the day the maple leaves were falling in and, as you can see from these pictures, on Crystal Lake. The most beautiful I … Continue reading