Published: Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Boating, From My PerspectiveYears ago it was not uncommon to hear this said within the boating community, “Once a boater, always a boater.” That statement doesn’t necessarily hold true anymore. more»
Published: Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveYears ago holiday decorations and promotions wouldn’t get underway until Thanksgiving. Nowadays holiday promotions start earlier. Not only have I seen store decorations and holiday more»
Published: Saturday, November 19, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveI admit I love being Number One. Being the best, winning a championship or coming in first place is a good feeling; it’s human nature. Before retiring from the Michigan Boating more»
Published: Monday, September 26, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveMy wife and I visited Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in August. We made the trip primarily to visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, a “must do” on our more»
Published: Monday, August 29, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveI remember driving through Detroit from out-of-state in the early seventies with my Father-in-Law on our way to a boat show at Metro Beach Metropark in Harrison Township, MI. I more»
Published: Thursday, August 18, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveTimes have changed, or should I say, I’ve changed with the times. There isn’t one single day without me saying to myself, “Time to go check my email.” more»
Published: Sunday, June 12, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveBoatU.S. recently unveiled its list of top boat names. Reading the list reminded me of my appetite for observing boat names over the years. It can be very entertaining and create some more»
Published: Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveWe've been here before, you and I – fluctuating fuel prices. And the cycle of the fluctuation, at this point, is upward! Notice how "up" usually happens about the time boating season more»
Published: Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveMy son-in-law had his 40th birthday recently and he asked me if he had reached middle age. Being in my sixties, I certainly don't think forty is middle age, but I couldn't resist giving more»
Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Boating, From My PerspectiveIt may be my imagination, but this winter in Michigan and the Great Lakes region has been especially difficult. I haven't attempted to verify my opinion with hard statistical data; more»
