Morel Hunting, Fishing & other Spring Activities:

Morel Hunting, Fishing & other Spring Activities:

A slow start to spring this year is an understatement. It was below freezing again at my house with the wood stove cranked up as usual. No complaints though as honestly I don’t look forward to the hot, humid days to come. I’m not sure which is worse though; the actual heat or the complaints I’ll hear about it from others that just a couple months earlier were whining about the cold. Strange every year. Not sure about you but I live here to enjoy ALL the seasons the cold, wet & miserable ones included. I absolutely love it. Call me crazy if you’d like, just not to my face.

There are some activities that come along during the spring season that I think we can all agree are enjoyable. Morel mushrooming, turkey hunting & others are annual northern Michigan rituals. A great time to be in the cathedral that we calls the woods. The smells, sights & sounds of the woods in northern Michigan this time of year is a special treat. Our beloved Trillium, the smell of leeks the happy sounds of all type of birds including the occasional Turkey gobble is truly a special treat for the senses.

So is anyone having any luck? I’ve seen a few so far but not many & no reports of any large quantity. Your hotspot GPS coordinates please. LOL

Hope to get out this weekend. Wish me luck.

I hear the Perch are biting in the bays too! Another great outdoor activity perfect for family, father/son, mother/son/daughter bonding experience. Just dress warm because you’ll have to be out early & be prepared to break a little ice too! Well worth it when you feel that first nibble or tug. At that point you just forget about the cold.

Either way I hope you are enjoying the warmth of our Spring season but are also just as appreciative of the cool, crisp nights this time of year. Our climate here I think is second to none & the fact that we do truly have all the four seasons makes it as close to perfect as one could get.

Send us your spring photos & stories. In the meantime for those that can’t wait for the white stuff to melt away here are some great shots of my trip to Wyoming this year for backcountry snowmobiling. This is NOT for everyone but wow what a blast for me! In my mind if there was a flaw to Michigan’s weather it would be the fact that we don’t get ENOUGH snow these days. Maybe this global warming thing will improve the Lake Effect snows some before I die. That’d be cool!

Enjoy the weekend & Happy Mothers’ Day wherever it may apply!

 

Brad J. Nichols
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Remerica-Traverse City
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Simple Ways to Make Your Bathroom Seem Larger

If you want to make your small bathroom look larger, you don’t need to spend a great deal of money. 

Begin with choosing a pale, soft color which tends to give the illusion of more space, and the feeling of serenity.

You can jazz up your bathroom with bright accessories, towels, and throw rugs.  If you like wallpaper, remember to choose open, airy designs with white and neutral colors, as bold, busy wallpaper will make the room appear smaller

Think about replacing your vanity with a pedestal sink or a wall mounted sink, both which provide a feeling of openness.  Add a large mirror over the sink to reflect all the light in the room while it picks up the colors. 

Avoid the use of shelves or hanging racks.  Anything that protrudes will take up space, and make the area feel smaller.

Keep your floor covering light, again adding bold or pattern throw rugs for accents.

And lastly, don’t forget about lighting.  The brighter and lighter the room, the larger it will appear.  Add decorative wall sconces, and table lamps in addition to overhead lighting and natural lighting provided for by windows and skylights.