Wallpapers

Wallpaper November 2006

Wallpaper November 2006

Fellow Thousand Islanders,

Why is it so hard to pack up and leave the River? I don’t think it’s the effort, though there certainly is that. It’s the knowledge that it will be many months before getting back. But this year, I have a support system to make the time away more enjoyable. You do...

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Wallpaper May 2006

Wallpaper May 2006

Fellow 1000 Islanders,

Last month's photo of the Niagara drew a number of interesting responses including one from Kris Bregani who I'd like to thank for having told me the Niagara had run aground just across the channel from her cottage:

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Wallpaper April 2006

Wallpaper April 2006

Fellow 1000 Islanders,

Not many picked up on last month’s image, however I suspect a number of you will recognize it immediately when I tell you it’s just upstream from the Canadian Span, the islands off Ivy Lea.

March

Michael Ryan described it best:

“This month's photo brings me back to my fav...

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Wallpaper March 2006

Wallpaper March 2006

Fellow 1000 Islanders,

I thought last month’s scene would have stumped everyone. It didn’t.

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Wallpaper February 2006

Wallpaper February 2006

Fellow 1000 Islanders,

Not unexpectedly, our January image wasn’t identified by very many. It is typical of countless special spots hidden in the islands but known only to those who live or summer nearby. Grindstone Island is such a spot, with a small and hardy year round population and a...

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The Notification List

One afternoon at a book signing, a lady shared with me a profound statement. "The River chooses some". Those of us who were chosen, spend winters longing to get back. To help my winter longings and yours too, each winter month I enjoy sharing a computer screensaver image to help infuse a little summer warmth into your day. I also outline the latest additions to ThousandIslandsLife.com online magazine. If you would like to receive these images and updates, please add your email address to the notification list using the form below. It will not be shared elsewhere.