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Saturday, March 27, 2010

3/27/10 WHAT'S LIFE WITHOUT A CHALLENGE?

WILL IT RAIN?
TUNDRA SWANS ON CHEQUAMEGON BAY
A TOUGH LANDSCAPE SITE

Saturday, 8:00 AM. 37 degrees, wind SW, calm. The channel is dimpled, the sky is overcast and the barometer predicts rain, which we need badly. It is amazing how quickly our soils dry out.
I have an interesting design project to work on, which must be done within the week. A gentleman bought a beautiful property on a steep bluff overlooking the big lake just south of Bayfield, upon which he intends to build only an observation gazebo. He mistakenly cut down some tag alders within fifty feet of the shoreline, which is in violation of strict county zoning laws, and must remediate the vegetation. I will draw and imlement a plan which will both enhance the site esthetically and satisfy the zoning administrator. The plan itself will not be too difficult to draw, but the site is at the bottom of a veritable cliff so access is challenging (he intends to eventually install an electric lift). I will post my progress from time to time. There was a large flock of migrating tundra swans resting on the bay at Ashland yesterday.

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