What is your favorite summertime activity?

[rajdet]

It’s the Tiger’s opening day. Which means summer weather is only a few weeks away. What is your favorite summertime activity? Kayaking the Detroit River works for me.

[dtowncitylover]

Belle Isle beach or Riverfront. My aunt also likes to have picnincs in the park across the street from her, so I always look foward to those. Also, the same aunt, decks out her garage every summer into a party room so that every weekend there is a party.

[eriedearie]

Not so much as an activity - as inactivity! Sitting by the shore of Lake Erie with a good book. Listening to the waves. Watching the pleasure boats roaming the lake. Watching the kids swimming in the lake, and playing on the shore in the sand. Having family and friends over for picnics.

Those are my favorite things to do. Don't always get to do them because of other pressing issues - but it is what I enjoy most about summer.

[Flanders]

Petoskey stone hunting along the shore of Lake Michigan and the Cherry Festival in Traverse City. Also eating a slice of cherry pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream...Yummm!!

Check out my customized DYes profile to see what I mean. I hope to post some old pics that I took up there at our cottage in NW lower MI, in my photo album once I get my scanner operating.

[ccbatson]

Getting the old classic cars out of mothballs and heading to Woodward on a nice dry day.

[alsodave]

Picnics and drives to Belle Isle and Kensington. Travels to Ludington and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Visits to Dow Gardens in Midland.

[Ray1936]

In my younger days before I retired and moved west, it was heading out to an Oakland county lake in pursuit of old man largemouth bass. A few perch thrown onto the stringer were a bonus. On infrequent occasions tying into a bowfin (dogfish) provided a great battle between line and fish, although the species is a junk fish. My favorite lakes were Pontiac Lake and Lower Pettibone Lake in Highland Township.

I'd frequently head out at sundown and fish all night. Just me, the stars, my thermos, and the bullfrogs. Heaven on earth. I miss it.

[Bobl]

I noticed that you did not mention the State Bird, aka mosquitos....

[Jimaz]

I like to explore the woods. Nowadays I take along a GPS unit so I can map the trails.

[Ray1936]

I noticed that you did not mention the State Bird, aka mosquitos....

Nah. There was some terrible stuff called "6-12" mosquito repellant that I used. Kept the critters away.

[ccbatson]

According to some on Dyes, we should all be running for shelter in fear of those mosquitos.

[Bobl]

Ah, yes! Oily stuff, that 6-12, but it seemed to work OK. Kept some people away, too. Another thing that helped was copious amounts of Strohs.
Mosquitos never kept me from having a good day or night in the great outdoors.

[Bigb23]

According to some on Dyes, we should all be running for shelter in fear of those mosquitoes.

Those Al Gore mosquitoes, what was he thinking ? Shame on Al Gore for unleashing those terrible tyrants on our shores. He, (Al Gore), should be quartered and posted for all to see. Al Gore is the antithesis of all humanity. AL GOOORRRE
:D:D:D

[Sstashmoo]

Getting together with me mates and riding 4-wheelers on the ATV trail systems throughout the state. Oh yes and fishing, lot's of fishing on as many as I can, of the ten thousand + inland lakes. Don't worry Ray, I'll keep the Bass moving for ya' :D

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[LodgeDodger]

Gardening
Lots of parties at the lake
A cold beer on a hot day

[d.mcc]

Copious amounts of beer applied directly to my gullet, coinciding with a baseball game...or horseshoes. Camping up in Caseville at Sleeper State park is always a good time.

[Ray1936]

Don't worry Ray, I'll keep the Bass moving for ya' :D

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Heh, heh! Thanks, tash. Keep 'em out of those lilly pads for me...I sure lost a few nice ones in those plants.

[ccbatson]

This one (DDT) is a liberal boondogle that preceded Al Gore. Although he used it as a model for his manmade global warming hoax.

[d.mcc]

This one (DDT) is a liberal boondogle that preceded Al Gore. Although he used it as a model for his manmade global warming hoax.

Really...Why must you bring this bullshit into every thread??? There were no politcal remifications until you opened your mouth...

[ccbatson]

I choose to bring it up...I don't have to.

[rajdet]

Really...Why must you bring this bullshit into every thread??? There were no politcal remifications until you opened your mouth...
d.mcc It's all good, this thead is about summertime joy, and happiness. Some people get that through politics. I'd rather go for a bike ride.

[ccbatson]

Well said Rajdet...bike rides are cool too (recumbant especially)

[rajdet]

Saw a Tiger game over the weekend.

[rb336]

i enjoy throwing snowballs at unsuspecting passers by....

[Locke09]

Concerts at Chene Park and other venues. I love music.

[LodgeDodger]

Gardening and rock collecting.

[Islandman]

Grilling on a charcoal grill.

[ccbatson]

Very good one Rb...on many levels, not the least of which is a self deprecating element.

[rb336]

A touch of an homage to an old Bill Cosby bit

[redvetred]

Gardening and, just after sunrise, picking ingredients for a fresh salad at lunch.
Later in Summer, picking tomatoes and making some of the best sauce this side of the Atlantic.
All of this precedes a good nap on the deck at mid-day. ;-)

[Islandman]

:) RB, LOL!

Are you talking about how he used to keep snowballs frozen in the his fridge to utilize in the middle of the summer?

[Downriviera]

Believe it or not, playing hockey. Nothing like coming out of the rink in shorts on a hot evening and pounding a few brews in the parking lot.

[Bobl]

Joys of summer:
Tiger game on a warm day.
North end of Belle Isle, watching the ships.
Outdoor concerts.
Eastern Market, Saturday morning.
Fireworks over the River.
Jumping into the cold Great Lakes on a hot afternoon...my favorite: Lake Huron, (Oscoda, Grand Bend, Ipperwash Beach, Sauble Beach)
Just smelling the ribs cooking....then devouring them with coleslaw on the chin and Molson's to wash it all down.

A peaceful summer wish to all!

[rb336]

exactly Islandman

"my mother had thrown the snowball away. so i went out side and i spit on him"

[ccbatson]

I respect DDT for it's contribution to the health of human beings (I don't know that I would use the term "lover"), and I am not at all scared of Mosquitos as they exist today.

[jams]

I respect DDT for it's contribution to the health of human beings (I don't know that I would use the term "lover"), and I am not at all scared of Mosquitos as they exist today.
I wouldn''t worry about rats either, the population is only in the billions and the diseases they carry only affect a small percentage of the population, mostly poor. Nothing to be concerned about.

Yeppers, I want a physician like Cc, who has all the answers, despite any evidence contrary to his opinion.

[ccbatson]

Rats?? Which variety? I am very worried about the American human liberal socialist species.

[jams]

Rats?? Which variety? I am very worried about the American human liberal socialist species.
To be expected, guess it is easier to accept a death as a statistic instead of the tragedy it is.

[mclark]

I tend to frequent the Metroparks. Also the Movement Festival at Hart Plaza, Tigers games when I can, and often a trip to Lake Manistique in the U.P. where my grandmother owns a log cabin. Other than that, frequent backyard fires and occasional camping trips.

[ccbatson]

No Slim...it is called sarcasm.

[otter]

Why does seemingly every thread have to turn into a response to ccbatson's dumbass one-liners?

My favorite summer activity is eating peaches. ZOMG, do I love peaches. I had a Michigan-peach epiphany two summers ago.

For something Detroit-related, perhaps I'd say riding laps of Belle Isle early on a weekend morning. Unfortunately I can no longer do this (don't live in MI) but I miss it. I should have a chance next weekend.

O.

[ccbatson]

Favorite summertime activity? Beating up liberals on Dyes...well, not just summertime, but what the heck.

[rb336]

Favorite summertime activity? Beating up liberals on Dyes...well, not just summertime, but what the heck.


ah, yes, your cutting whit has about as much impact as my 3-year old niece would have in the ring against Vladimir Klitschko (sp?)

[ccbatson]

I dunno, I have never seen your niece.

[rajdet]

I just wanted to get this going again. I was out on the river in the kayak this morning and the weather was perfect.

[Alley]

I love pretty much everything that brings me downtown. I love all the festivals at Hart Plaza, the fireworks, and the riverwalk especiallY!

[EMG]

In my last few years in the area before leaving the state for good almost a decade ago, I lived in Grosse Pointe Woods, so summer for me was DEFINED by the opening of the city pool at Lakefront Park. Then when it shut down after Labor Day I would go into a state of depression. Every year I used to count down the 260-plus days between Labor Day and Memorial Day Weekend. I used to really crack up my colleagues when I would tell them "Only 263 days left!" and they would know exactly what I was talking about!!!!

When I was a young kid my summertime favorite was going to Metropolitan Beach.

And another favorite - and one that endures as a favorite to this day - is bike riding. The best part of all is now I live in Arizona and I can go out and ride and run almost every day of the year without even worrying to look out the window to try to figure out the weather in advance. With the exception of maybe half a dozen days a year, I KNOW the weather's going to be good.

I've been spoiled out here. I wouldn't be able to last a week in Michigan anymore. On the rare occasions when we have more than two consecutive days of clouds down here, I go nuts!

[ccbatson]

Nobody else thinks the Dream cruise is a world class summer event?

[reddog289]

Some people do , but won't admit it cause you say it is.

[ccbatson]

Their loss.

[gibran]

When I lived there ..ahhh the lakes and Fishing, Scuba and Swimming...Bike rides and picinics in the Metro parks and the Isle...now that I am living away: VIsiting Michigan ....I hope to make it there to my Grandparents farm...in Traverse City .

Hiking and Biking (hoping to trade to a Hybred bike from a road bike) and Canoeing the Buffalo River in Arkansas...saw my first huge Cottom Mouth of the season while riding my bike and would trade it for Michigans birds any day...

have a safe summer..and yes politics are worth deabting over a beer and a brat with good friends...to all

[vetalalumni]

When I lived there, summer was a special time of many happy memories.

Romancing your favorite up and coming lady on a Saturday. Happily "spendin" on her all day, just to see her smile. Serenading her with charms hoping for a blush. Anticipating her opening up in the groove you two are sharing. Watching her over an early dinner as she tells you about her.

Then a late afternoon drive around Belle Isle with her sitting next to you. Drinking in the breeze. Music sounding great and fitting the mood. Walking arm in arm to the pier. Talk.

Drop her off at her place at 8pm with instructions to be ready when you return at 11pm. Go see friends or family for a couple of hours. Laugh and relax. Snack on some ribs at your Mom and Dads house. Make sure the wax on your car is looking right. Kiss your mother and hug your father. Next, go home to get fresh and clean. Then at 11pm, your lady looks great when she greets you at her door. Hang at her place for a little while, then go out.

Many a Detroiter has enjoyed some variation on this theme.

[ccbatson]

Here is a new (ish) one for me...taking your dogs (if they like to swim) to a lake is great, but messy, fun.

[rajdet]

Eating fresh corn!

[ccbatson]

This weekend is the highland games on Saturday and the Concourse De Elegance on Sunday.