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Welcome to newcomers to the Pasty Cam. We've been remembering the early years of this daily feature, which started as a father and son project, as Jonathan provided the photography and I supplied the commentary. Through the years, some of my favorites have been his shots from the top of Bumbletown Hill, such as this one 8 years ago today.

Another favorite of mine appeared on this day in 2004, a Shoebox Memory shot from Donna MacIntosh showing the construction of M-26 on Houghton's west side. This was taken in the fall of 1979.

Good morning from Toronto.

Good morning! Great pictures!

Ok, which page do I look on first? The one with the pretty pictures OR the one with the pretty pictures? I'm confused--and love the pretty pictures.

Good Morning, Everyone!

Tons of color! Fall of '79. I was a new mom to Michelle! Paul, yesterday must have been MRI day. Now the worst part, the wait!

Good morning everybody! And Margaret is absolutely right. Love the pretty pictures.

Way to go, Kosk!

Thanks, Deb. I haven't had an Early Bird for ages. I'm starting to
levitate--just two more days and we'll be on the road UP. We're
looking forward to the autumn colors, but most of all just being in
the UP with family and friends.

I'll honk at you when I pass your car this weekend, Kosk! Bumbletown is a great spot in the fall: Wonderful panoramic 360 view from the top of that hill where the tower is! My bro-in-law, Garth, used to live up there.

Good Morning, dreary and muggy outside Ann Arbor.

Good morning. I have a question; is there more to the "Early Bird" other than the little sticker? Like maybe a free pasty or your name etched on a plaque?

Over at JohnDee.com John has his winter long-range outlook posted. Click on Forecast text. Lucky folks in Mn. Wis. Mi. and the Dakota's!!!

Good Morning from LITTLE BETSY, sunny, the wind is kickin up lake Superior a bit, it's great to be here. Gonna go look at the fall colors today (if last nights wind and rain didn't take all the leaves down). A certain level of calm and relaxation comes over a person when looking at the big lake, anyone jealous? lol

No comment on the "early bird" question......

My parents were from Bumbletown, my Dad was Wesley Dolkey, Mother is Helen (Dorffi). I've been on that hill many times when we went up
almost every year. Great view from there.

Yes, Uncle Chuck... I am. I miss the UP and my family very very much. If I had the chance to win the l-o-t-t-e-r-y and move back, I would without thinking. I need a job! lol

Talk about a flashback!

Be sure to click the link … "This was taken in the fall of 1979." in Charlie's introductory What'sUP note for today, and go back in time just three short years to see the large number of contributors, and evocative conversation that regularly took place then.

That was really rich, vital, memorable conversation, and I miss it!

I wonder what has happened to the PastyCam neighborhood in those three short years. Although the pictures are still great, as usual, the discussions of late seem to have become but a pale, weak, feeble image of what "dey yoosta be".

What changed? Where did we lose the old enthusiasm?

Uncle Chuck that was a jab at me - your sister!! What a brat. I would love to be there with you guys right now.... Did either one of you take a camera so we can see some pictures. Have a fun time and say hi to Dad (Grandpa Norm)

Norma, Uncle Chuck sounds like a typical brother, to me. That sounds like something my big (9 years older) brother would really enjoy doing to me! I would demand pictures, after that, as payback, if I were you. LOL!

Every time I am up there i end up talking to my brother a lot he is always wanting to know how it is and what I am doing. Then he admits to being jealous, he had to Marry a girl from Cleveland who does not enjoy it up there she's a city girl and is scared of the dark!

Happy Birthday to the ZMan!

Thanks Lahelo, I was waiting for someone to wish the Z-Man a Happy Birthday. I didn't want to be the one who "let the cat out of the bag"! I hope Z-Man and his good friend Jack have a good time celebrating his big day! :->

I hope the Birthday Fairy is extra good to the Z-Man today.

Go ahead Uncle Chuck! Rub it in! Make the entire family jealous! Aunt Norma, we could be there late tonight and wake up in God's Country if we leave now!

I know my city born/raised hubby was hooked the first time I brought him up to da UP 30 years ago and he'd move up there in a Dollar Bay minute if we won the Lotto!

Okay, went out and bought a Lotto ticket, you guys talked me into it. If I win, hmmm, let's see, if I win, ummmm, if I win, (pause), got it, if I win, hang on, let me think, okay, if I win I sure as heck won't let the door hit me in the, sounds like glass!

Happy Birthday, Zman, and many more!

And the race to THE CUP has begun! WINGS WIN!!!

Marsha--Have an excellent trip UP. Look for an Ontario license
plate, maybe it'll be us.