Martinis

Tony and I love martinis, but they are a special treat, not for everyday.  We always drink them,  though, when we got to the Harbor Haus, a beautiful restaurant in Copper Harbor, which has the best martinis in the Keweenaw.  Indeed, we number them among our favorite martinis in general.  Every time we go to the Harbor Haus is a little celebration, and every time we go there, we have a martini.  Here are some in all their glory.

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Around the Middle of Summer

Not a whole lot of events to report or interesting topics to explore.  But it is summer up here in the Keweenaw, and that itself is good news.  Here are some  glimpses  of  Lake Life.  

First swim--tentative then committed.

The enduring view.

Still no floors, but supportive friends.

Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary at the Harbor Haus.

And today, the Copper Harbor Fourth of July Parade, starring the Copper Harbor Uke Group.

Hopes for the rest of the summer:  DOORS AND  A FLOOR.  Continued nice weather.  (It's in the 80s here and people  say they are hot; they clearly don't understand what real heat is!)

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Fourth of July Parade in Copper Harbor MI

Keep this image in mind; you will see more of it later in the blog.

Copper Harbor MI is a very small town (with less than 100 year-round inhabitants but lots more in the summer) which sits just at the tip of the Keweenaw, about 4 miles from our house.  It consists of about 3 blocks (plus side streets). Every year it has a parade that celebrates Independence Day.  It is  very much Americana.  See for yourself.

The parade starts with its Grandmaster and various town and county vehicles, such as fire trucks and their like.

These are followed by people on trucks, plows, motor-cycles; staff from restaurants: or kids just wanting to be in a parade.