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Darrell Ide
@darrellupnorth.bsky.social
Hiker, kayaker, camper, rustic furniture builder and cabin re-haber. Progressive to the core. Day job is in electric utilities. Proud cat dad. Lover of all things northern Michigan. Favorite authors: Neil Degrasse Tyson, Carl Sagan, Aldo Leopold.
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Detroit man crosses border in minivan with 2 front ends...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

for all you dr. doolittle fans, the pushmi-pullyu of vehicles!

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Detroit man crosses border in minivan with 2 front ends — one made in Canada, one in U.S. | CBC News
Zach Sutton drives the bak2bak, his name for what he created. The front half is an old 1993 Dodge Caravan, the back a 1991 Plymouth Voyager.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Yikes. Ships seek safe harbor or stay in port. The Soo Locks are still open until early January
December 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
They'll get through ok because their buggy is 4 Hoof Drive. Clare, Michigan. 😁
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Beautiful sunset tonight on Runyan lake in Fenton MI.
December 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Puffed out tails are a flippin'.😅
December 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The fight for control of the box begins......
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Crescent 🌙 moon Christmas Eve Eve sunset tonight. Our snow.......all gone!😐
December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
In Michigan's western U.P. Only place in the state to have a chance to see a cougar, a wolf, a moose, and a black bear in the same day.😃
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Here's Ziggy's good side.😄
December 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
December 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Oatmeal crisp made with blueberries, cranberries, and tart cherries (picked from my own tree last summer) Just pulled out of the oven.😁
December 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A couple of momentos from the northernmost brewery in Michigan. Sadly, they closed their doors back in September of this year.
December 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Snow squall moving out over Lake Charlevoix this morning. Boyne City MI
December 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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When Trump illegally stopped SNAP benefits during the GOP shutdown, it put huge strain on food banks and community pantries. Communities are still feeling it today, and when Trump's SNAP cuts kick in, it'll only get worse. www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
‘The worst situation I’ve ever seen.’ SNAP suspension continues to strain assistance programs
Benefits were reinstated in November, but the impact has lingered for many.
www.mlive.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sunset tonight. 24 degrees and dropping. 🥶
December 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The good news is, at least we're ABOVE zero. 🥶
December 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Beer Brewing Day!😁
November 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ziggy thinks she IS the present! Happy Caturday 😊
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I'll take it. It's as close as they'll ever get.
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Life as a professional Ziggy.😅
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
How's this for a sunset tonight?🙂
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Ziggy gets to watch a Lions overtime win on her dad's lap.😁
November 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
From M Live this morning
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM