Nov 10-10

Past-E-Mail: Cam Notes - 2010: November: Nov 10-10
Tall pine    ...scroll down to share comments
Photos by Danielle Mahoney
Fallen    ...scroll down to share comments
Photos by Danielle Mahoney
The Big Lake beyond    ...scroll down to share comments
Photos by Danielle Mahoney


By
Mary Drew at Pasty Central (Mdrew) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 05:57 am:

We've been enjoying an unseasonably warm November here in the Keweenaw, which means that folks can get out and about a bit more than you normally would if it were cold and stormy. Danielle Mahoney took advantage of that warmer weather for a visit to Superior's shores, taking note especially of the tall pines and those that have succumbed to the strong winds. The Big Lake was doing some rocking and rolling the day these photos were snapped, but not worked up to the "gales of November," just white capped rollers.

On this day, 35 years ago, the winds were howling and Lake Superior was tossing and turning much more than Danielle's photos... the anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, as noted in November 10th Day in History. Twenty-nine crew members perished in that disaster, and we remember them and their families today with this Pasty Cameo.

P.S. Happy Birthday to the Marines! Thank you and Semper Fi!


By Janie T. (Bobbysgirl) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 06:40 am:

Cheryl R...you are in my thoughts and best wishes today.


By Janie T. (Bobbysgirl) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 06:50 am:

Today's Cameo is one of the best clips! If you haven't seen either of the tributes to the Crew and the Edmund Fitzgerald at the White Fish Point museum or the Valley Camp at the Soo, I encourage you to must see. Great displays at both locations!


By Marianne Y (Marianne) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 07:04 am:

Nice pictures, Danielle. Cotton, I've been thinking of you today. A picture of your hands on the Fitzgerald's bell was in the Freep on Sunday, I think it was. It may still be there. Take care!


By Alex "UP-Goldwinger" (Alex) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 07:41 am:

Wow, what a great tribute and memorial on today's Pasty Cameo. Thank you.


By Charlotte, Mishawaka, IN (Charlotte61) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 07:47 am:

Thinking of you today Cheryl R. and all of those who lost their lives on the Edmend Fitzgerald 35 years ago.


By kosk in Toronto (Koskintoronto) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 07:54 am:

Cotton--You and the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald will be on my
mind and in my heart today. God be with You.


By Doug Walters (Dawalters) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 07:54 am:

CNN has a really good story on the Fitzgerald on their web page today.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/09/edmund.fitzgerald/index.html?hpt=C1


By Deb S. (Usedtobeayooper) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 08:11 am:

Very nice pictures!!


By Eddyfitz (Eddyfitz) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 08:13 am:

Today we remember those who perished aboard the EDMUND FITZGERALD and also the thousand of others that died aboard great lakes freighters over the last 200 years.(including a cousin of ours)

I will be giving a short talk this evening at River Rouge of my experiences aboard the FITZ during its short maiden season in 1958.


By Dunerat (Dunerat) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 08:20 am:

Thinking of you today, Cheryl. You're in our prayers.


By Shirley Waggoner (Shirlohio) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 08:45 am:

Also thinking of Pam Johnson today, her father was the 'replacement' cook on the Fitz. that fateful day! This day must bring back terrible memories for so many families. May God comfort Pam, Cheryl and all the others!


By E. Neil Harri (Ilmayksi) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 09:02 am:

Happy Birthday to my fellow Marines. 235 years old today. Semper Fi


By Donald Kilpela (Commodore) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 09:40 am:

Thanks, Neil. I was writing the same sentiment when your note popped up. I got a card from my daughter: "Once a Marine, Always a Marine." Semper Fi indeed!!


By Brenda Leigh (Brownmoose) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 10:04 am:

"...those who have never seen Superior get an inadequate, even inaccurate idea by hearing of it spoken of as a lake..though its waters are fresh and crystal, SUPERIOR is a SEA..It is wild, masterful and dreaded..." Sandford Fleming Expedition 1872


By Fran in GA (Francesinga) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 10:20 am:

Thinking of you on this day Cheryl. It is a day I will never forget. All of you survivors are in my prayers. Fran


By Alex "UP-Goldwinger" (Alex) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 10:57 am:

...an article about the Edmund Fitzgerald :

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mn-exchange-edmundfi,0,1056840.story


By Donna (Donna) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 03:06 pm:

Thinking about you Cheryl, as well...God's Peace to all.

And thank you to all you Marines. Semper Fi!!!


By Thomas Baird (Thomas) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 04:34 pm:

The pine is another 1 of my favorite trees. Thanks for sharing. Also, Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps, and remember the crew of the Fitz, today.


By kosk in Toronto (Koskintoronto) on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 09:10 pm:

Thanks for today's "Day in History" and the Pasty Cameo. Just had a
chance to check them out now.


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