May 2021 – Mike Dell's World

BBQ Served With a Side of Freedom! – Iron Pig Smokehouse

Posted on May 10, 2021January 26, 2023 by Mike

Iron Pig Smokehouse This weekend, my wife and I had the pleasure of having dinner at the Iron Pig Smokehouse in Gaylord Michigan. I don’t normally do restaurant reviews on my blog or podcast, but I’m going to make an exception for this little piece of freedom just an hour from my house. It’s just…

April 2021 Update – MDW361

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Mike

I talked about Eye surgery, Glasses, Kitchen remodel, Fast Food, US-31 history, What’s up with that, TC area history and the TC State Hospital.

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TVC Airport Zoning Overlay proposed - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/proposed-airport-zoning-overlay-would-more-closely-regulate-building-heights-trees-land-uses-near-tvc/Weather: TodayA slight chance of drizzle after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.TonightPatchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.FridayShowers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after […]
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COTC - 4 Mar 2026 - TC State Park and Beach changes March 4, 2026
Lots going on around the TC State Park starting soon. - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/traffic-signal-installation-starting-soon-at-tc-state-park/TodaySunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.TonightPartly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.ThursdayA chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 10am, then a chance of rain […]
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COTC - 3 Mar 2026 - Bijou/Con Foster proposals March 3, 2026
Bijou/Con Foster proposals - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/two-proposals-emerge-for-bijou-performance-venue-wellness-center/Weather: TodayCloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.TonightPartly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.WednesdaySunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
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COTC - 2 Mar 2026 - State of the State Theater March 2, 2026
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COTC - 27 Feb 2026 - Hickory Hills Day Camp is back! February 27, 2026
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COTC - 24 Feb 2026 - Extreme Bird Watching Movie February 24, 2026
As part of the Fresh Coast Film Festival, They are having a road show at the Opera House in Traverse City May 1st and 2nd. First night is a documentary about Extreme Birding. Weird but sounds interesting! - https://www.cityoperahouse.org/node/729Fresh Coast Film Festival Site: https://freshcoastfilm.com/Weather:TodaySnow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow between 3pm and 4pm. […]
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COTC - 23 Feb 2026 - Farmers Market Pavilion in TC February 23, 2026
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COTC - 20 Feb 2026 - Quadruplets compete in the state Ski Finals for TC West February 20, 2026
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COTC - 19 Feb 2026 - Throwback Thursday February 19, 2026
Today I talk about some NEW stuff in old buildings around the bay. TodayMostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.TonightShowers, mainly after 1am. Low around 34. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter […]
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COTC - 18 Feb 2026 - Local Ski Hills Having a Great Season February 18, 2026
Local Ski Hills Having a Great Season - https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/northern-michigan-ski-resorts-report-one-of-their-best-seasons-in-yearsTodayShowers, mainly before 1pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.TonightA 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. […]
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