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We were up with the chickens this morning, or at least it felt that way.  We were washed, dressed, breakfasted and out the door before 8:00 a.m..  Now, I know for those of you who are gainfully employed, that seems … Continue reading →

OK, so actually we’re in Sheboygan, but I just liked the name of that town, and it’s only about two miles from here, so forgive my slight geographic fib please! Back to the morning.  We drove over to Necedah and … Continue reading →

After a breakfast of pancakes drizzled with maple syrup made from the neighbor’s trees, we loaded up our belongings and got ready to leave.  Jim and Carol made our visit absolutely fantastic — they are great hosts and wonderful friends.  … Continue reading →

It rained overnight, but was just spitting as we left Marquette and headed south.  We have now ventured as far north as we will on this trip. We drove through mostly forest with the occasional lake and/or river thrown in.  … Continue reading →

Today we slept in and fiddled around at the motel.  We didn’t leave Paradise until after 11:00!  We drove south on Hwy 123 and west on Hwy 28 to the town of Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.  The unusual … Continue reading →

Today is our 43rd anniversary.  It doesn’t seem like we’ve been together that long.  We are so grateful for our love and all that it has brought us (including our baby boy!).  We will celebrate the day by doing exactly … Continue reading →

In the morning we were picked up at our motel and driven to the port where we jumped on a ferry and took the 20 minute ride to Mackinac Island.  The morning was cool with heavy cloud cover, moderate winds … Continue reading →

Today was mostly driving.  We left after breakfast and drove west to Flint and then up I-75 through the Lower Peninsula, across the five-mile long Mackinac Bridge over the Straits of Mackinac and into the little lakeside town of St. … Continue reading →

Today we headed further west before pushing north once again.  We reluctantly bid adieu to the Niagara Falls Quality Hotel (ask for room 602 if you’re ever here) but before we could leave we had to show the teardrop to … Continue reading →

Today the sky was clear, the sun was shining, and even the hotel’s included continental breakfast exceeded our expectations.  We decided we would make the pilgrimage to that most famous and fabled Niagara Falls attraction — The Maid of the … Continue reading →