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

Anna and Steve Brownell

Anna got to sing a few songs with Steve at Dockers outside on the patio.

July Island fun

Miscellaneous island fun in late July...

Lily and Anna

Bon and Dar

Pool party

Bonnie day trip to Put-In-Bay

Island Fest 2024

This year for Island Fest (“I Want To Go Back To The Island”), the Captains Corner girls kicked ass and won the award for "Most Original" float. 

Parade Winner: Most Original Float

Captains Corner girls

Headed out to the parade

Just like downtown

Later on Saturday night, our favorite local band, "Almost Famous" headlined the Caddy Shack. Our friend Chris Torok, invited Anna to sing "I love rock-n-roll".

Rock on!

KI's Got Talent

Anna performed in the annual "KI’s Got Talent" contest on Saturday, July 13th at Memorial Park. 

Anna rocking it out live!

July 4th week

I took vacation time for the whole week of July 4th. I love spending that time on the island with family and friends. Here are a few photos highlighting that week. 

East Quarry - just beautiful!

Lil Man with small fish

Bon at Neuman's dock

Sunset

Neil fishing at sunset

Wine flight at Crooked Tree

West Bay

Fireworks from West Bay

Early summer

Wrapping up Memorial Day weekend, lil Neil got invited to go walleye fishing with Joel on the Nachofish charter. I tagged along too. Neil was later hired to be the First Mate for the rest of the season.

Neil with walleye - Nachofish!

Later in the summer, we stopped at Dockers for some mid-day libations.

Me and Bon at Dockers with the Bechtels

Happy Summer to ya'll

Exterior Illumination

This is nice shot of the landscaping lights and Bon's porch plants in full effect on a nice summer evening.

Landscape lights dialed in

Landscaping 101

In May, we contracted TNT Horticultural Professionals, from Port Clinton, to grade the property, install the lawn, landscaping, flagstone walkways and exterior lights.

Front of house beds and shrubs

Back yard from the deck

Walkway from driveway to pool deck

Walkway from pool deck to driveway

Flagstone walkway and shrubs

Front side landscaping

Freedom Mound gone!

Flagstone walkway