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by wmarkey
Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Any Astronomers on the island??
Replies: 14
Views: 8061

Beaver Island Library holds a discussion thing called Socrates Café
Donagal road. In town 7:00 pm
by wmarkey
Mon Jul 25, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Any Astronomers on the island??
Replies: 14
Views: 8061

location

Would it be possible to meet up at the Socrates Café at the library. 7:00pm?
discuss a location and include anyone
by wmarkey
Fri Jul 22, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Any Astronomers on the island??
Replies: 14
Views: 8061

location

Hi Bryan As I mentioned above Gull Harbor is one of the better locations, but due to the high Lake Michigan water level it is flooded (carwash) and impractical. A search for another site has been ongoing with some success, but can you tell me which side of the Island you are staying. If you're close...
by wmarkey
Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Any Astronomers on the island??
Replies: 14
Views: 8061

dark skies

Yes Beaver island has exceptional dark skies, but finding an open area with a full 360 degree view is difficult. The best, I think, is Gull Harbor. It is on the water facing NE around to the SW. The NW horizon is blocked by the treeline and that helps minimize the light from St. James village. Other...
by wmarkey
Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:45 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting thoughts from a very wise man
Replies: 26
Views: 18844

wisdom

Imagine
by wmarkey
Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Perseid It's Time
Replies: 2
Views: 2479

Perseid peak

The peak period for maximum sightings is approximately 2:30 A.M. August 12th. The later you can stay up Tuesday night the better it will be. Get out of town and face east.
by wmarkey
Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Ryan Bellinger RIP
Replies: 1
Views: 1527

bro

Ryan Bellinger... one of the original "mescal brothers" at The Olde Rectory" He was the last person that I know of who climbed the tower that stiil stands at the Circle M...gonna miss 'em
by wmarkey
Mon May 12, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Spring deer count
Replies: 4
Views: 2527

deer count

Two (2) at Barneys Lake rd and Eagle Hill rd opposite Buddy's. Full size, still shedding. Monday May 12. 3:30 pm
by wmarkey
Sat May 10, 2014 8:03 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Spring deer count
Replies: 4
Views: 2527

deer count

Dodged five (5) on Buddy's trail Thursday morning May 8th. All medium size, Headed west.
by wmarkey
Sat May 03, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: ISLAND ROAD PAVING BEGINS SOON!! UPDATE 5-6-2014
Replies: 85
Views: 166608

bike lane

The only section of King's highway that realy needs a safe, separate bike lane is that section stating at the edge of town near Marge Armstrong's cabin to just north of the Medical Center. North and south of this stretch normal open road traffic rules can be safely followed with plenty of room and v...
by wmarkey
Sat Oct 06, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: BIEMS-open thread
Replies: 2
Views: 2968

more

Emergency Medical Transport as a business needs a volumn of runs and payments by transportees and/or insurance companies to make it profitable. Beaver Island doesn't have that volumn, yet, the need for livng-wage professionals and volunteers will always be with us. Billings, donations, but especialy...
by wmarkey
Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:04 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: BIEMS-open thread
Replies: 2
Views: 2968

BIEMS-open thread

This a topic worthy of its own thread. And I'll start with a few points. When you join BIEMS it is total immertion. To get-up to speed you must learn the language, the culture, technigues, equipment and more of Emergency Transport. If you have a dayjob, it can be tough and your homelife, also, may s...
by wmarkey
Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: LOVE
Replies: 2
Views: 2710

word

Say the word and you'll be free
Say the word and be like me
Say the word I'm thinking of
And the only word is love
It"s so fine
It"s sunshine
Say the word of love

Lennon-McCartney
by wmarkey
Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: BI's Natural Resources Input Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 3265

protect

You should talk to the NRESC about helping to protect our Natural Wonders. If you ever find out any names, post them here!
by wmarkey
Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: thank you to beaver island music festival
Replies: 10
Views: 9834

you too

You got it Joddy. Thanks to Dan and Carol. And to you too. Wonderful show....