Winter 2025

Here are some photos taken by friends who happened to be on the island during the long cold month of January.

From the street

Pool winterized

Side view from Bechtels

 

Closing weekend 2024

I spent the last three weekends, working on trim paint in the hallway, Neil's room, our room and the master bath. No pics to share since painting trim is super boring.

The biggest accomplishment this year was getting the lawn and landscaping installed/planted.

Last post for 2024...

114 Southaven - November 2024

Looking forward to 2025!

Sophie - Coast Guard Day

In early September, Sophie got the opportunity to spend some time at the U.S. Coast Guard Marblehead Station. She got to meet the crew, explore the boats in their fleet and ultimately go on a live boat run to Kelleys Island and around Lake Erie north of Marblehead.  

This was a fantastic, motivating day for Sophie as she plans to join the U.S Coast Guard in 2026. More to come!

Labor Day Weekend

Big fun as always for Labor Day weekend on the island. We had a last minute surprise when Uncle Al and Aunt Lori came to the island for the day.

Me and Bon with Uncle Al and Aunt Lori

More August fun

So far, this was a fantastic summer, weather-wise... plenty of sunshine, hot temps but not too much humidity.   

Neil and his buddy Aiden

My favorite times are the simple island days, playing tunes and hanging out with friends. 

Me and Bon with the Coles

August fun

At my annual summer Medical Mutual - Guardians game, met up with some KI peeps as a bonus!  

KI peeps in the CLE for a Guardians game

Later in the month, I finished a few odds and ends job by hanging miscellaneous stuff in several of the bedrooms.

Guitar wall hanger for Anna

Closet door sign

Battle of Lake Erie for Neil

Fishing with the kids

Went down to Neuman's Dock to do some fishing right before sunset with the kids. We hit it just right and probably caught a dozen fish in like 30 min.

Neil & Soph

Rock bass

Soph was killing it

Sunset