My brother Jeff and sister-in-law, Kathy, took us for a boat
ride on 7 lakes that connect today. Depending on if you are at the southern end
of the lake chain (Coldwater) or the northern part of the lake (Marble) the
chain is known as Coldwater Chain or Marble Chain. Marble residents were not
happy when the map people added the chain to maps as the Coldwater chain.
The seven lakes from South to North are Coldwater, Long,
Mud, Loon, Bartholomew, Archer (locals call it Archer, the map people called it
Middle Lake), and Marble. At the tip of Marble is a very small lake called
First Lake.
We boated around all except First Lake.
The tour lasted four hours. We had perfect weather, overcast
and not too hot, to be on the water. The channels between each lake provided us
with opportunities to see ducks, turtles, birds, geese, blue herons, ducks, and
swans. Kathy caught site of a deer on shore; however, it slipped away into the
woods before I could line up a photo shot.
Turtles enjoying their spot on the log
Blue Heron
This duck was grooming itself on shore
Swan
Kathy and Jeff - they love fishing from their boat. Today they gave us the grand tour instead of fishing.
Joe keeping the sun off of his head.
There were many beautiful homes on the lakes - this was my favorite.
How fun! Note the fish deck chairs on this lakehouse dock.
After we got back to the cottage, nieces, Renee, and Jami, arrived
to visit, and have dinner out with us. Renee and Jami are sisters. We had
stayed with Renee earlier in our trip. This was our first visit with Jami. Jami
teaches sixth grade math in a public school in northwest Ohio. She is the
youngest daughter.Jami, Beth, Renee
Jeff, Kathy, Renee, Jami, Joe, and I went to dinner at Bill’s
Steak House in Bronson, Michigan. They are the number one steak house in the area.
It is only 9:15 pm here and I am tired. Looking forward to
seeing all my siblings, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews
tomorrow.
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