Shipshewana, Indiana

We arrived in Shipsy to great weather and a very nice campground. We came in two days early to have work done on our F350 Ford Diesel. A problem with the Re Gin whatever that is. So I Stayed at the campground to do laundry and have some me time.
The others arrived a couple of days later and off we went to tour the area and experience a little of the Amish and Mennonite way of life. The farms here are so clean and the people are friendly and like to talk to us "English". Shopping is a must and we picked up souveniors (that we probably did not need) but felt we could not live without.
The second day after our group joined us we purchased tickets to see the Oak Ridge Boys. This included a dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant. It was a family style meal with two meats, vegetables, salad and of course a big piece of PIE. Also served was homemade bread with Amish peanut butter and Apple Butter. Yummmmmmmm

I also attended the Musical Half-Stitched

Also a trip to a Cheese Store where an added treat of Homemade Ice Cream by the Amish

Iris Farm outside Empire Michigan

I love Iris and those in Michigan were simply beautiful. There was a farm that was growing some of the most vibrant colors I had ever seen. They were not selling bulbs yet but you can order them this fall.

Holland Michigan

Even though we left our group briefly and skipped Holland Mi. they shared these pictures with us and I want to share them with you. The Tulips had already stopped blooming but the town was still very picturesque.

 Yes, even the bathrooms have a dutch decor

Sorry we missed seeing Holland but maybe on another trip.

Climbing the Dunes

I looked at the dunes and said I will TRY.

Oh!  my back

 We made it

 Starting back down (much easier)

Denny, Harry and Pat, not the fastest but like the tortoise we became our own champions.

Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire, Michigan 6/8/2014

We woke to cloudy skies and very cool weather. But by 10 we were up and about to visit the Sleeping bear Museum and learn about a place so beautiful that you know God exists because man cannot began to build a sight so magnificent.

 Gary and Carol 

A visit to friends in Grayling, Mi.

As we travel to our next destination Harry and I took a side trip to visit good friends, Cindy and Jim in Grayling. We were excited to see them and view their lovely city. We met them in Frostproof, Fl and when they returned to Mi. they stopped in Georgia to visit us. Good friends are more valuable than gold.

Out to eat at a local Pub. Highly recommend

Spike's

Mackinaw City, Michigan

We arrived at Tee Pee campground on June 5th to stay on the banks of Lake Huron with the Mackinaw Bridge in our sight. We have seen so much on this trip and each stop seems more beautiful.

This is the view from our camper.

A visit to Mackinaw City

Jack Pine Lumberjack show

A great place to visit with lots to do. Now on to the next adventure.

We celebrate our 49th anniversary June 6, 2014

Where did time go? It seems like just yesterday that we were two young kids getting married. We met in Atlanta where we both were attending Business School and working. We were both 19 but we knew what we wanted and with our parents somewhat approval we were married in a little Methodist Church in Tate, Georgia.

We celebrated with good friends in Mackinaw City, Michigan. One on the couples we are traveling with also shared our anniversary. Same day and year. Gary and Carol Baker shared with us our special day. 

Ishpeming, Michigan

We arrived in Ishpeming, Michigan May 31, 2014 and stayed at Country Village RV Park. on 41 W Country Lane.
The weather was not good, very cloudy and lots of rain but we still had a great time. Being with good camping buddies make it fun even in lousy weather.
One day we did drive into Wisconsin so we could put this on our map. On the way back we ate at a great restaurant that served breakfast buffet until 3 o'clock so yes we pigged out on biscuits, gravy, eggs, salads, desserts french toast and lots of good coffee.
Food becomes important and we seem to eat a lot of it. A big thank you to Carol for wonderful southern fried potatoes and Rachel for Salmon patties, and myself for sweet potato cobbler. We definetely brought the south to Michigan.

During our visit we saw ice still floating in Lake Superion. Brrrr