My latest venture to the northern paradise you all call Beaver Island was a huge success! The weather was perfect, the fishing was good, and as usual, the people of Beaver Island were wonderful.
I knew last year that Beaver Island's residents are very special people, this year proved that once again. It's an honor to me to have so many friends over there.
I'd like to thank Steve West of the Chamber for all of his efforts for us, Jeff Powers, who not only set up our fishing ventures, but arranged for us to fish three different lakes, but took the time to guide us on those ventures, literally spending the better part of three entire days with us at a time of the year that he's a pretty busy guy, Ivan Young, who offered not only his boat but his walleye expertise for two of our adventures, both very worthwhile, the folks at the Beaver Island Lodge, who made sure we were not only comfortable, but dazzled by one of the most spectacular views I've ever seen right off the decks of our rooms, Gordy from Gordy's Auto, who put us in a brand new Escape, and both the Beaver Island Boat Company and Paul Welke from Island Air, who made sure our trip to and from the island was smooth as silk.
It was great meeting more of you on this trip, like Marie Powers, who went out of her way with son Forrest and friend Karen to cook us a walleye lunch last Thursday, Lois Williams and her husband, Sally Fogg, who graciously gave us a full tour of beautiful Deerwood Lodge, and John Crouse, who we met while waiting for the plane on Thursday afternoon.
Thanks again to the staff at the Shamrock, Nina's, and the Stoney Acres Grill-great food and service, as usual!!
My first article on this latest adventure will be in this Thursday's Record Eagle, and the MOOD show will be aired week after next, on Channel 6, PBS, at 8:30 p.m.
I'm looking forward to seeing some members of the Wildlife Club at the MWTHA get-together picnic we're holding on August 27th at the Charlevoix Rod & Gun Club (come one, come all, and help us support the wild turkeys of Beaver Island and all of Area J!), and I'm looking forward to a trip over this fall, hopefully with my son.
Take care everyone, thanks again for everything-you have a very special island there-all of you are pretty special, too!
Linda Gallagher
Thanks to all-another great trip!
Moderator: Gillespie
Jeff Powers
Can I second that Citizen of the Year nomination? Nomination forms are availble at the Chamber office or can be downloaded from our web site beginning in Jan. www.beaverisland.org
Thanks to all
I couldn't find the article in the Traverse City Record Eagle. Did a search and still couldn't find it. What day did it appear? Has the TV show already aired? How can I see it?
Summer 05 BI trip
Trish-the article ran several weeks ago, the week after we were on the island. They don't run much outdoor stuff online...
But then again, some writers don't want their stuff online, too, although I don't mind. Since the RE uses freelance folks like me for most of their outdoor stuff, there is also the matter of extra pay for what constitutes a "second publication" for running things on the web. The RE hasn't paid any of their freelancers for internet publication ever, to my knowledge.
I do have a copy of my piece here, if you'd like to email me, I will forward it.
The show aired last Thursday night, and again last Saturday afternoon, on PBS. You may see it again as a re-run sometime.
Linda
But then again, some writers don't want their stuff online, too, although I don't mind. Since the RE uses freelance folks like me for most of their outdoor stuff, there is also the matter of extra pay for what constitutes a "second publication" for running things on the web. The RE hasn't paid any of their freelancers for internet publication ever, to my knowledge.
I do have a copy of my piece here, if you'd like to email me, I will forward it.
The show aired last Thursday night, and again last Saturday afternoon, on PBS. You may see it again as a re-run sometime.
Linda
Thanks for another great trip
Hello Linda,
That would be wonderful if you could send me the article. My email address is:
PScott@att.net
Also, does MI Out of Doors sell copies of their TV shows?
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy Beaver Island. Thanks for your interest!
Trish
That would be wonderful if you could send me the article. My email address is:
PScott@att.net
Also, does MI Out of Doors sell copies of their TV shows?
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy Beaver Island. Thanks for your interest!
Trish