Up North Memories

Escape was necessary, as they say;

‘Cause Covid and distancing forced us that way.

“To the North!” we said, where we were born and raised;

One state to the West, but equally praised.

Twas Michigan then and Wisconsin now;

Both shaded with the white pine bough.

The temps were warm, but the water was cool;

Lakes always welcome over a pool.

We visited, we swam, we ate, and we hiked;

We sounded the waters for panfish and pike.

Eagles, ospreys, raccoons, and bear;

Snappers, muskrats, beaver, and deer.

Cathy's Ice Cream and the Red Canoe;

The only places that changed our view.

Books were read and pictures taken;

Visions and people unforsaken.

Parents, siblings, spouses and kids;

Needles, pine cones, leaves, and twigs.

Cabins rented, prepped, and nestled;

Balance and calm to what’s been disheveled.

To the call we had each responded;

Hugs and tears as we all rebonded.

Family adventures in the wild;

Our money’s worth for every man, woman, child.

Within scenery created by God’s own design;

Memories made at Whispering Pine.

See you along The Way...

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PHOTO ALBUM

Our Entire Family - Three Generations

Dad And Mom With My Sisters And Me

Karen, Becky, and Me

Our Family of:
Jodi, Emeris, and Todd With Cindy & Me

Cindy And Her Stringer Of Panfish

A 26" Pike That I Caught On The Last Evening

Sunrise

Sunset