Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip's (debbiejean) Blog

Yes, this is not a photo of the Ocqueoc Falls...They are soooo frozen over that I found this photo was much more impressive.  This past weekend I decided to walk back to the Falls and take an inspirational photo of the Falls in the winter.  When making any plans, you should always have a back up ...

                           How do we LINK? What are Linking Points? As an AR Newbie trying to figure my way around the Blogging World, I've come across anthore issue that I don't understand. What are linking points? How do I link?  How do I link FaceBook to Active Rain? I apologize, in advance, i...

                             Mantra to Live By I found this post in an Active Rain Blog and felt it was worth sharing with others.  Enjoy and I wish you Peace.   1. To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind. 2. To talk health, happines and prosperity to every person I meet. 3. To ...

 I know it's hard to think about Gardening when our flower beds are under a foot of snow and it's 8 degrees outside but the Onaway "Stepping Stones Garden Club" are at it, planning for this springs plantings. The Stepping Stones is a group of local residents who take pride in our comminity and sh...

    80 Acres-Great Hunting or Building Site MLS # 270165 $120,000.00 Cash or Terms Available Located in the heart of Forest Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan. 50% Wooded and 50% Open Land Road on the north and west side of property, 2640 x 1320 I can guarantee deer! Check out my website at ww...

Today's Featured Listing: MLS 269460 7105 M 68/33, Onaway, Michigan $79,900.00 This 2000 sq. foot 3 bedroom, 2 full bath beauty sits on 3 wooded acres.  It offers a large family room with a office/den.  There is a 2 1/2 car, detached garage with concrete and power and a huge pole barn style work...

Here's some Interesting Facts about Pristine Presque Isle County Did you know: We have 72 miles of Lake Huron shoreline. We have only 1 stop-light, located in Rogers City. We host the Worlds Largest Open-water Port Lime Stone Quarry. We have a unique Karst formation of underground river and sinkh...

Other Points must be the best kept secret in Active Rain   I've asked in a blog how members are obtaining "other points" and didn't receive a single response...so I decided to look into the AR archives, for an answer. Guess What???? Come to find out, I'm not the only curious member whose been sn...

The USDA home loan program is still available for us in Northern Michigan.  We are in a very, very rural community, which is one of the two requirements.  The other is you, the borrower must qualify.  Feel free to stop into the office or drop me an email for more information. Email me at: Debbie@...

If you're thinking of heading north this weekend, we're ready for you.  Snow conditions are ideal for all your winter sports. Nub's Nob, Harbor Springs- has all 53 slopes open and skiing conditions are great. www.NubsNob.com Boyne Highlands & Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls & Harbor Springs- all slop...