Monday’s Mystery: The Disappearance of Lake Michigan

Where on earth has Lake Michigan gone? This morning I was greeted by a scene that looked as if the lake had disappeared!

This isn’t a common occurrence, as it doesn’t happen that often that the lake is covered with a thin layer of ice. Even in cold weather the water is usually on the move.

I noticed something quite interesting; can you see (where the sun is peeking through the clouds) a cloud formation that looks similar to a Viking ship? Please let me know if you can see it, or if there is something else you see instead.

Did a Viking ship in the sky steal Lake Michigan? Or is COVID playing havoc with my (attempted) sense of humor?

I hope you have a lovely, humor-filled kind of day!

  41 comments for “Monday’s Mystery: The Disappearance of Lake Michigan

  1. jeffw5382's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 9:06 am

    I see it, and no Lake Michigan wasn’t stolen, it’s hiding in obscurity )

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 1, 2021 at 9:07 am

      Ah, I think you are right, Jeff! Wise and clever observations! Thank you! Cher xoxo

  2. John's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 9:33 am

    It’s the bow of the ship! Maybe the many shipwrecks in Lake Michigan are up to something? ❤️

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      Do you see the stern too, John? It’s not as clear, but I can see it slightly! Yes, I wonder……. Thanks, John! Cher xoxo

  3. Anjali Aulakh's avatar
    Anjali Aulakh
    February 1, 2021 at 9:38 am

    What a lovely photo. I see the Viking ship, as well, peaking through. Happy February 01st.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Anjali!! Isn’t that cool? the fact that it showed up in the cloud break area is very cool! Happy February 2nd (sorry I am just replying now!) Cher xoxoxo

  4. Don Ostertag's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 11:54 am

    A Viking ship!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:43 pm

      Yes! Isn’t that something! Thank you, Don! Do you see the stern and bow? Cher xoxo

  5. Bette A. Stevens's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 11:58 am

    I see the ship! 👩

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:43 pm

      You see it too, Bette! Yay! Can you see the stern as well? Cher xoxoxo

  6. thespiritkeeper's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    I see the viking ship. Pick me pick me for the door prize. I also see an elephant throwing his head back with his large trunk in the air. Now I win for the door prize. The disappearance of the lake is no mystery. It picked up a microphone and started recording. It gave the lake goosebumps and the lake gave the demo a ride to the next radio station.Mystery solved.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      LOL LOL LOL times ten! Well that sounds like the beginning of a great story, Joseph!! What do you think? Thank you!! Cher xoxoxo

      • thespiritkeeper's avatar
        February 2, 2021 at 7:34 pm

        Yes ir is a great beginning of the story. The ending is when this little girl with blonde hair belts a tune in the microphone lol and then the radio station said yes. After all that Lake michigan returned. And that is one ending of the story

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        February 3, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Well the singing part…..not so much, despite my best attempts! You make me laugh, Joseph! Thank you! Cher xoxoxo

  7. Snowbird of Paradise's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    Yes, it is definitely a Viking ship and it almost certainly is stealing the lake.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      I knew it! LOL Thank you, my dear! Cher xoxo

  8. Sarah Davis's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    Cool

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      I agree, Sarah! Thank you! Cher xoxo

  9. Becky Ross Michael's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Yes, I see the Viking ship, and my sister has mentioned the TONS of snow in the Chicago area!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      Hi Becky! You see it too! Yes, your sister is correct! Thanks, Becky! Cher xoxoxo

  10. JT Twissel's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    I love that viking ship. Reminds me of the legend of the ghost ships. I remember those sub-zero wind chills! Stay warm!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      I love the tales of the ghost ships, JT! Yes, you don’t have to deal with this kind of weather now, but thank you for the warm thoughts in this chilly weather! LOL Cher xoxo

  11. Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)'s avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    I see it…or maybe it’s a sea serpent!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      Now that is an excellent interpretation, Michelle! Can you see the ‘back’ or the ‘tail?’ Thank you! Cher xoxoxo

  12. Louise Gallagher's avatar
    February 1, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    Wow! There is a viking ship in the sky! Very cool.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      You see it too, Louise! Can you see the stern of the ship, or as Michelle commented it could be a sea serpent too! Thank you, Louise! Cher xoxo

  13. Live & Learn's avatar
    February 2, 2021 at 2:39 am

    Ha. Beautiful photo Cher.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 2, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      LOL Thank you, David. Cher xoxoxo

  14. Louise Gallagher's avatar
    February 2, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    I see the whole ship… and then… an elephant appeared! 🙂 It’s as if your clouds are moving! How beautiful. There’s a movie, Summerland – where clouds like yours play an important role in the story.

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 3, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      Well now, I am going to check out that movie, Louise! I think is sound exactly like the kind of movie I would love!
      And then an elephant! These clouds are definitely providing a lot of moving entertainment! I love it! Thank you Cher xoxoxo

  15. AmyRose🌹's avatar
    February 3, 2021 at 6:03 am

    Oh it is definitely a Viking ship, Cher. I see it. As for Covid, we’ve got to stop giving it more power then it has. Simple. I’ve continue with my life ignoring the hype and the fear and the chaos the world is so intend on focusing on. Nope. Looking at your picture I see adventure and fun. I suggest taking a ride on that Viking ship to see where it takes you. SMIILE!! xo

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 3, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      You see it too, Amy? That’s very cool. Oh how right you are, my dear! I LOVE it! What a fantastic idea! And your take on what is going on in the world is excellent! Let’s focus forward, having fun, and looking to the good things that are coming! Well interestingly, my ancestry is Scottish and Norwegian. Now let’s look for that Viking ship!! Thank you, Amy!! Cher xoxoxo

  16. LucciaGray's avatar
    February 3, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Lovely photo! Yes, I can see the Viking ship! But after watching 6 seasons of Vikings I see Floki’s ships everywhere😅

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 3, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      LOL Thank you so much! Oh yes, no doubt!! Hehehehehe Cher xoxoxo

  17. Christy B's avatar
    February 3, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    I see the Viking ship! Also, we could all use some humour right now! 😉 xo

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      February 6, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      Do you, Christy? It’s cool, isn’t it? Ah, thank you my dear! We sure do!! Hope all is well!! Cher xoxoxo

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