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.
Verlander's back with the D!😁
February 10, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Verlander's back with the D!😁
Ziggy's ready for the superbowl.😅
February 8, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Ziggy's ready for the superbowl.😅
My latest rustic log furniture project. Dining table for the breakfast nook. The smaller one there now that I built 20 years ago will go up to the cabin. Lumber Jack tenon cutters are awesome!😀
February 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
My latest rustic log furniture project. Dining table for the breakfast nook. The smaller one there now that I built 20 years ago will go up to the cabin. Lumber Jack tenon cutters are awesome!😀
Getting her beauty sleep by the 🔥 fireplace again
February 4, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Getting her beauty sleep by the 🔥 fireplace again
Ziggy has found her fireplace parking space.😅
February 1, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Ziggy has found her fireplace parking space.😅
On my hike about tonight. 11 degrees out. Even the creek is frozen.
February 1, 2026 at 4:17 AM
On my hike about tonight. 11 degrees out. Even the creek is frozen.
Sunset tonight at home. All of 9 degrees out.🥶
January 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Sunset tonight at home. All of 9 degrees out.🥶
Fresh powder overnight
January 24, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Fresh powder overnight
Wind chill at minus 16. Well, the driveway is not going to snow blow itself. I love my Cub Cadet!
January 24, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Wind chill at minus 16. Well, the driveway is not going to snow blow itself. I love my Cub Cadet!
OK, now there are NO degrees. Well, half a degree I guess technically
January 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM
OK, now there are NO degrees. Well, half a degree I guess technically
I was standing on the walkout patio with the outside temp at 2 degrees.🥶
January 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM
I was standing on the walkout patio with the outside temp at 2 degrees.🥶
Woke up to this pleasant sight this morning off to the north.😁
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Woke up to this pleasant sight this morning off to the north.😁
Sunset tonight. I missed the best part though. Trust me it was way better about 2 min earlier.😄
January 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Sunset tonight. I missed the best part though. Trust me it was way better about 2 min earlier.😄
What do they mean 'pedophile protector'? That moron IS the pedophile.
January 13, 2026 at 11:57 PM
What do they mean 'pedophile protector'? That moron IS the pedophile.
Are there really any words to describe this?😅. Happy Caturday!
January 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Are there really any words to describe this?😅. Happy Caturday!
Ziggy taking a bath and watching birds at the feeder this morning. Sometimes both at once.😁
January 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Ziggy taking a bath and watching birds at the feeder this morning. Sometimes both at once.😁
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
Yikes. Ships seek safe harbor or stay in port. The Soo Locks are still open until early January
They'll get through ok because their buggy is 4 Hoof Drive. Clare, Michigan. 😁
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
They'll get through ok because their buggy is 4 Hoof Drive. Clare, Michigan. 😁
Beautiful sunset tonight on Runyan lake in Fenton MI.
December 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Beautiful sunset tonight on Runyan lake in Fenton MI.
Puffed out tails are a flippin'.😅
December 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Puffed out tails are a flippin'.😅
The fight for control of the box begins......
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The fight for control of the box begins......
Crescent 🌙 moon Christmas Eve Eve sunset tonight. Our snow.......all gone!😐
December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Crescent 🌙 moon Christmas Eve Eve sunset tonight. Our snow.......all gone!😐