Wednesday, May 05, 2010

SOME DAYS ARE DIAMONDS SOME DAYS ARE STONES

DSC_0009-6 STORMY WATERS ON BAYFIELD'S BEACH

John Denver had a song years back called, 'Some Days Are Diamonds,' & the first few lines of the chorus goes... 'Some days are diamonds, some days are stones. Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone.  Sometimes the cold wind blows a chill in my bones. Some days are diamonds, some days are stones.'

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A WET WALK ON THE PIER

Depending on our circumstances, our personalities, & our attitudes, it is generally possible to control what kinds of days we are going to have.....or want to have.  We are all responsible for our own feelings & depression is the power of negative thinking.  Some days are diamonds, some days are stones!!

DSC_0006-4BAYFIELD ALWAYS HAS A BUSY SUMMER HARBOR

It was a nice sunny morning in the neighborhood until the thunder boomers rolled in over the lake this afternoon.   I actually had a 3 hour mobility van run Tuesday with another one scheduled for Thursday morning.  Nice to be out & about doing something useful.  One of the main drivers has a month of holidays coming up shortly so I am hoping to have some constructively busy & positive days ahead of me.

DSC_0007-6 FISHING BOATS ARE IN WITH THEIR CATCH OF THE DAY

Deciding what kind of car to tow behind a Motor Home can be a daunting task.  So many vehicles to chose from.  Four wheels down, tow dollies, automatic or standard transmissions, makes & models!!  For us the decision was easy, 4 wheels down & standard transmission.  Kelly & I are both old stick shift drivers from way back so that made the decision easier.  No transmission coolers, etc.  Honda CRV's were our first choice but good used one's were rare as hen's teeth & super expensive to boot.  Decided on a used 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe & have never looked back.  Only 3 things to remember before towing....1. Key on Acc---2. Emergency brake off---3. Gearshift in neutral.  That's all there is to it.  Great cars.  If your thinking of buying a Ford Escape though you might want to check out ROD'S blog first.  He is in the market for a new tow vehicle & has been doing some detailed research!!

DSC_0027-2 WINDY DAYS ALONG THE SHORELINE

Kelly has been following the adventures of Pepper & her Mother traveling around the country in their Class B van.  They do get themselves into some tight spots occasionally so I have added them to our 'Blogs We Follow.'  They are, LITTLE HOUSE ON WHEELS.

DSC_0032-2A BAYFIELD VIEWPOINT OVERLOOKING LAKE HURON

DSC_0024-1 AND BAYFIELD'S PIER IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

GROANER'S CORNER:((  "Doctor, Doctor, You've got to help me - I just can't stop my hands from shaking!"   "Do you drink a lot?"   "Not really - I spill most of it!"

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9 comments:

  1. The photos today are spectacular!

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  2. Have to agree with you re the Sante Fe. We are on our 3rd one. We traded in our last which was an automatic to get this new one which is standard. We were in the process of setting up the RV for towing and didn't want to do the dolly thing, and the cooling pump thing either. When it's time for a new car if they're still being made we will get our 4th one. Love them, great, great cars.

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  3. What fantastic photos. Lake Huron and the pier pics especially. Thanks for sharing your "diamonds and stones" with us.

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  4. Thanks for some more beautiful "desktop backgrounds"! Your photos help make my days "diamonds"!

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  5. Ah, one of my favorite singers. I clicked on JD the other day in the office and played 6 full albums, including the one that had this song. Your photos are lovely! Maybe some day we'll see the Great Lakes in our travels.

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  6. Like the others have already said, Al, today's photos are "diamonds". I really like them all. Those Hyundai's have really come a long way in quality and dependability since they were first introduced to North America - great cars!

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  7. Al, your the man, those water pics are great, hope you didn't have a big wave sneak up on you, Your choice of tow vehicles is also good, have heard nothing but good reports on the Santa Fe. Be safe at Home. Sam & Donna. Tell the dogs Rigg's said, "Bark,Bark."

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  8. Yeah, the pics are great, but we enjoyed your "Some Days are Diamonds" treatise, as we are working with some things right now, and yes, we know our own attitude is up to us, and we can decide to enjoy or to feel sorry. You put it well. Have a day of diamonds today!

    Did you know Paulette makes good chocolate chip cookies? Rick promised to bring some next time.

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  9. Your pix are so pretty! thanks for sharing them with us! And thanks for sharing "Some Days are Diamonds" that was very good!

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