2010 Indian River's Summer Calendar of Events

There is much to do in Indian River this summer. The Indian River Chamber of Commerce has many events scheduled:

May 29th – Indian River Walleye Tournament
June 2nd – Indian River Chamber Golf Scramble
July 3rd – 4th of July Fireworks
July 4th – 4th of July Parade
July 13th – 18th – Indian River Summer Fest
July 17th – 23rd – Michigander Bicycle Tour
July 30th – Aug. 1st – Top of Michigan Outboard Boat Races

I will post more information about these events as they get closer.

Cross In The Woods

If you happen to be near Indian River, Michigan, you may want to visit the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods. Regardless of your faith, the largest crucifix in the world is a powerful symbol of Christianity that can be appreciated by all.
 I took these photos after a mid-October snowfall, a time when the autumn leaves were in brilliant color. Even in northern Michigan a heavy snowfall then is rare. I recall dropping my children off at school and noticing the ambient light having a beautiful blue hue. The orange, yellow and green colors shining through the sparkling white snow was just spectacular. As I exited the school, I saw the sign for the Cross in the Woods and my mind wandered to a thought, "What does the Cross look like in this snowfall?"

How glad I am that I took a moment and my camera to investigate. The scene was amazing. I have been to the Cross countless times in my life (even being married outside under the Cross) but never has it projected such a beauty for me. I treasure each photo.
 I used a Canon 35mm Digital Rebel to photograph the scene which did a great job expressing the contrasts of the colorful leaves, brightness of the snow, and blue aura. The 28 foot tall, 7 ton bronze Corpus was cast in Olso, Norway and was (at the time) one of the largest castings to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The pinnacle of the 55 foot, Oregon-grown Cross sits atop a knoll, the total structure reaching over 205 feet above ground level.

I hope you enjoy the photos. If you are traveling through northern Michigan, on your way to ski at Boyne Highlands, or visit the many other great activities in the area take a moment to visit. The Cross in the Woods is just 1 mile west of I-75's Exit 310, Indian River. You won't be disappointed.

I made a mistake...and will do better

I have been working on several blogs for a while. I have this main blog I planned to use for real estate purposes. I have experimented but really not done much with it. The posts are boring and not at all fun.
I contemplated a blog called "Good Things Happen Here" which would be a forum to talk about the fun things in northern Michigan. This is a great place to live, great place to visit and great place to vacation with so much to do all times of year.
Knowing I didn't know much about blogging, I started reading and discovered my approach was flawed. I truly felt like an idiot because I wasn't seeing what I profess each day...real estate is about relationships and lifestyle.
So I learn and adapt. Look to my blog for fun things happening in this wonderful area, stories about the "Good Things that Happen Here", and a little bit of real estate. This is my space on in the electronic world and share I shall.

Topinabee Big Chill Winter Carnival 2010 February 13th

Spend your UpNorth Saturday at Topinabee's 11th Annual Big Chill Winter Carnival.



9:00am - 11:00am Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast at the Topinabee Township Hall.

12:00 - 3:00 The Big Chill Chili Cookoff, horseshoes, BroomBall, ice skating, family games, and warming tent all on the ice.

Come see the Hovercraft Demonstration!!!!

Kid's games at Township Hall

Burt Lake Access with Dockage