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Category Archives: Mallard

Message of the Day – Flight

Posted on 03/25/2009 by Cal SkinnerMarch 25, 2009
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With all the water around Annapolis, Maryland, wouldn’t you think a duck could find some that was not chlorinated? This duck was in the pool near our hotel room. When two boys decided to join it, the mallard took off. … Continue reading →

Posted in Annapolis, Flight, Mallard, Pool, Taking Flight | Leave a reply

Message of the Day – Ice Cubes

Posted on 03/12/2009 by Cal SkinnerMarch 12, 2009
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As my son and I sat looking at the remains of the ice that covered Crystal Lake until yesterday, he asked, “How does it do that?” He was referring to the undulating ice flow being pushed toward the Main Beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake Main Beach, Ducks, Ice Cubes, Ice Floe, Ice Flow, Main Beach, Mallard, Message of the Day | Leave a reply

Ducklings On Crystal Lake

Posted on 07/05/2007 by Cal SkinnerJuly 5, 2007
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Ten little ducklings follow momma mallard duck across Crystal Lake’s Gate 7 roped in beach area. Momma was in the lead until she stopped to eat something. The little ducklings kept on swimming. Soon the expected line-up was askew. Momma … Continue reading →

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Ducklings On Crystal Lake

Posted on 07/05/2007 by Cal SkinnerJuly 5, 2007
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Ten little ducklings follow momma mallard duck across Crystal Lake’s Gate 7 roped in beach area. Momma was in the lead until she stopped to eat something. The little ducklings kept on swimming. Soon the expected line-up was askew. Momma … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Lake, Ducklings, Gate 7, Lakewood, Mallard | Leave a reply

Lakewood Tax Revolt?

Posted on 06/06/2007 by Cal SkinnerJune 6, 2007
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The anonymous pale yellow leaflet urging me to attend the Lakewood Village Board meeting at 7:30 June 12th at Red Tail Golf Club doesn’t say whether to bring pitch forks, rakes or golf clubs. It appeared on my front porch … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Lake, Lakewood, Mallard, Property Tax, Real Estate Tax, Tax Hike | Leave a reply

Lakewood Tax Revolt?

Posted on 06/06/2007 by Cal SkinnerJune 6, 2007
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The anonymous pale yellow leaflet urging me to attend the Lakewood Village Board meeting at 7:30 June 12th at Red Tail Golf Club doesn’t say whether to bring pitch forks, rakes or golf clubs. It appeared on my front porch … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Lake, Lakewood, Mallard, Property Tax, Real Estate Tax, Tax Hike | Leave a reply
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