Author: Michael Hardy

Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.

Huron County Commissioners to Vote To Halt Wind Projects In 2015

Posted on April 2, 2015December 23, 2021 by Michael Hardy

April 2015 – County planners decided to impose a Huron County wind moratorium to halt wind projects and energy development

Climate Change 2014 – Warmest On Record

Posted on January 19, 2015November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In a report issued on January 16, 2015, scientists determined that it was the Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to

“Let’s Get Flaky” at Caseville Shanty Days 2015

Posted on December 20, 2014February 8, 2023 by Michael Hardy

The 2015 Caseville Shanty Days was a “Flaky” winter time event. It’s a fun theme and here is a video of the polar bear dip.

Day Sailing a Catalina 27 Sailboat

Posted on September 21, 2014November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Cruising is fun and adventure. Day sailing is being back home for dinner. Here is a taste of a sail out of Caseville.

A First and Exciting Saginaw Bay Sail

Posted on September 19, 2014November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

A couple makes their first sail from Caseville to Tawas in 2006 in a restored 1973 Catalina 27. During the two day trip they experience a little bit of everything has they cross Saginaw Bay.