tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post1118682252242214264..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: Music at the ParkThe Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-14086635600698285992009-08-04T13:25:36.816-04:002009-08-04T13:25:36.816-04:00Shelley: Me too. I didn't know that Gaylord di...Shelley: Me too. I didn't know that Gaylord did that either. I like that area,I have been there before.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-90319624171631212392009-08-04T08:49:10.274-04:002009-08-04T08:49:10.274-04:00This is exactly how I would love to spend a summer...This is exactly how I would love to spend a summer evening! We have music in the pavillion in downtown Gaylord - I love it. It's just so homey and down to earth!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-91474942886076671822009-08-03T22:13:17.531-04:002009-08-03T22:13:17.531-04:00Grannyann: Yes, it was a splendid evening of fun a...Grannyann: Yes, it was a splendid evening of fun and sun and music!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-36992537798664754322009-08-03T18:47:35.452-04:002009-08-03T18:47:35.452-04:00what a neat place to spend a summer evening. Sou...what a neat place to spend a summer evening. Sounds like a very relaxing night out.grannyannhttp://www.anntuckerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-67957006542160571882009-08-03T13:37:31.577-04:002009-08-03T13:37:31.577-04:00Judy: Yes, it is a wonderful evening when we do th...Judy: Yes, it is a wonderful evening when we do this!<br /><br />Lotusleaf: Even sitting in rows at the park still gets you outside enjoying the music with nature. It refreshes the soul.<br /><br />SquirrelQueen: Thanks, it sure is a fantastic way to spend a summer evening.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-11191167089651588882009-08-03T13:01:05.136-04:002009-08-03T13:01:05.136-04:00What a fantastic way to spend a summer evening. Be...What a fantastic way to spend a summer evening. Beautiful photos.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-14984452215832579252009-08-03T10:07:12.463-04:002009-08-03T10:07:12.463-04:00What a perfect day! We too have such concerts once...What a perfect day! We too have such concerts once a month, but we don't have a lake. And we sit in rows in the park. Sitting in groups is a relaxing idea.lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-24628513350926767042009-08-03T10:02:25.368-04:002009-08-03T10:02:25.368-04:00Sounds just like something I would love to do. A w...Sounds just like something I would love to do. A wonderful evening by the lake with great food and music to enjoy. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading about your evening.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-38274673406051581402009-08-03T09:28:38.814-04:002009-08-03T09:28:38.814-04:00Sue: We are going to Houghton this weekend! There ...Sue: We are going to Houghton this weekend! There is a rock and gem show where I always look for agates and stone jewelry. I love going there. My daughter is an MTU grad. My dad retired in L'Anse, I was born there and I lived there again when I went to college at NMU. Both my husband and I graduated from NMU...so I am so glad you are familiar with them. In fact, the night after Cathy Bolton sang here, she was going to L'Anse to sing the next night at their bandshell. They have developed their shoreline into a nice park. My brother and family lives there now also. Something else we have in common? We used to live in Paris, Michigan, my hubby worked at Reed City and we went to Cadillac alot!<br /><br />Maniacal: You should go too...some of the music is pretty good!<br /><br />Ratty: you can always bring a lawn chair and sit on the outskirts. There is something nice about being out in nature and hearing live music that makes the nature even more intense. I really love the experience. The funny thing is that sometimes the music is not the type I would ever listen to or like, but when they perform live and you are outside, it sounds so rich and better! Try it! I guarantee you will like it.<br /><br />Catherine: yes, we feel the same way. We go to them even when the weather is chilly or windy and sip hot coffee and bring a blanket to snuggle together in.<br /><br />Loree: They are always enjoyable. When the water is still, it is very serene. When the water has big waves it is pretty cool too.<br /><br />Jientje: With your love of life, you would love it..you definitely need to go!! Bring a friend, a bottle of wine and a blanket and go and experience it. You will like it, I am sure!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-7451428351933382662009-08-03T09:27:24.443-04:002009-08-03T09:27:24.443-04:00Years ago I lived in Flint. We would drive up to t...Years ago I lived in Flint. We would drive up to the UP to see the trees in the fall. That was the only good part about Flint, it's proximity to all the beauty right outside your front door. What a lovely, peaceful day you had! Thanks for inviting me over... I had a great time.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-71279100224987653232009-08-03T05:03:54.319-04:002009-08-03T05:03:54.319-04:00What a lovely lake! We have an event called Park H...What a lovely lake! We have an event called Park Happening, which is basically the same thing, only the view is a little less breath taking. I have never attended it. Maybe I should.Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-55086895036517140072009-08-03T05:01:31.406-04:002009-08-03T05:01:31.406-04:00I wish I could have been there too. It looks so be...I wish I could have been there too. It looks so beautiful and serene.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-13604511553825077652009-08-03T01:03:45.980-04:002009-08-03T01:03:45.980-04:00Every time you show pictures or talk about the are...Every time you show pictures or talk about the area you live in I wish I could visit. What a fun thing to get to do with that pretty lake in the background. I'd be at those concerts every chance I got.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-89060503047772218152009-08-03T00:23:36.085-04:002009-08-03T00:23:36.085-04:00We have a similar thing here. They do things in ou...We have a similar thing here. They do things in our biggest park every week too. I think ours is also Wednesday. I keep telling myself I want to go, but I'm not exactly the most comfortable in a crowd. Maybe I should just do it.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-59968369904412567242009-08-02T19:33:16.123-04:002009-08-02T19:33:16.123-04:00Wow! You guys get quite the turn out! We have mu...Wow! You guys get quite the turn out! We have music in the park as well, but if it weren't for the local group home and adjacent senior apartments, the numbers would be pretty sad indeed!Maniacal Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936990435368897675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-77049396479350456082009-08-02T18:51:11.776-04:002009-08-02T18:51:11.776-04:00Houghton USED to have this on Tuesday nights, but ...Houghton USED to have this on Tuesday nights, but they quit doing it...I don't know why. It was always popular, and they had such a great variey. L'Anse still has theirs, I believe. Now I'm downstate, and Cadillac is our closest town doing it, but we haven't made it in yet. Summer is going TOOOOOO fast!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-45014729496010138482009-08-02T18:34:51.516-04:002009-08-02T18:34:51.516-04:00Joanie: It really is a beautiful spot and lake. I ...Joanie: It really is a beautiful spot and lake. I know you would love it here.<br /><br />Brian: Exactly! What more could you ask for is correct. That is just how I feel when she is singing as I look out at the lake. Perhaps that is a glimpse of heaven.<br /><br />Mother Goose: That sounds like such fun. I remember drive-in movies and used to love those too.<br /><br />Bernie: You too. I had no company today so we just relaxed at home and fished off our own dock...but now I have to get busy and read everyone's blogs...I haven't read yours since you got back. I am anxious to hear how your trip was!<br /><br />Insanity: My pleasure! <br /><br />L.D.: It is really nice...you would love our lake. I remember living in Kansas, and I loved the sunsets there over the fields, and when they got ice storms, it looked like a glass menagerie...so everybody's area has some beauty all its own!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-13635321035341450602009-08-02T18:19:53.591-04:002009-08-02T18:19:53.591-04:00What a beautiful lakefront area. That sky is the ...What a beautiful lakefront area. That sky is the most beautiful sight. You don't ever get that with the horizon of cornfields and beans.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-83505376321194533322009-08-02T15:46:12.224-04:002009-08-02T15:46:12.224-04:00Wow how lovely! As always, many thanks for sharing...Wow how lovely! As always, many thanks for sharing with us!!!Insanitykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026989747334897393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-33478121442701200352009-08-02T14:35:20.449-04:002009-08-02T14:35:20.449-04:00Joan, I felt like I was there with you. It sounds ...Joan, I felt like I was there with you. It sounds like a wee piece of heaven that you have found on Wednesday evenings. The lake looks so smooth and beautiful...thank you for sharing my friend.<br />Have a great Sunday....:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-35815276457475067432009-08-02T14:33:09.799-04:002009-08-02T14:33:09.799-04:00That's the wonderful thing about living in a m...That's the wonderful thing about living in a more rural area. I grew up in Nebraska. In one small town, there was a "Free Show" every Saturday night during the summer. They featured some of the latest movies along with cartoons and news shorts to keep the kids occupied while the adults came from the farms to do their weekly shopping and then joined the kids. The movies were shown on an outdoor screen. Rows of benches gave everyone a place to sit. My allowance of 25 cents was enough to buy a bottle of pop and a candy bar and still have a nickel for the collection plate at church the next day and money to spend later in the week. I'll have to tell about watermelon day another time.Mother Goosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-42502507119707633672009-08-02T13:46:53.207-04:002009-08-02T13:46:53.207-04:00good music, nice scenery...what more could you ask...good music, nice scenery...what more could you ask for. nice shots.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-3360476488479323522009-08-02T13:45:01.578-04:002009-08-02T13:45:01.578-04:00Those pictures are lovely!Those pictures are lovely!Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943128638748507880noreply@blogger.com