Category Archives: Michigan

Back to Michigan, 2013 – Part II

My first cataract surgery on Wednesday, June 26th was successful and we headed back up to the cottage near Rose City on Thursday.  Pat’s sister (Mary Lee) and her husband (Welton) from Milwaukee arrived later that afternoon with their fifth … Continue reading

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Back to Michigan, 2013 – Part I

We typically return to Michigan in early summer to take care of doctor appointments and other “housekeeping” matters.  In March, I discovered I had developed cataracts and they were starting to affect my vision.  While cataract surgery has developed into … Continue reading

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Home for the Holidays – 2012

The last time we saw any of our family was in August and we were looking forward to flying back to Michigan for Christmas.  We took the “Super Shuttle” to the airport. This is a great service that is available … Continue reading

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Porcupine Mountains – July 2012

What a lovely drive it is from the Pictured Rocks to the Porcupine Mountains!  The first part of the trip parallels the Lake Superior shoreline, what a great view!  The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is the preservation of a … Continue reading

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Pictured Rocks – July 2012

In my opinion, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is only place in the state where you can experience true wilderness.  The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore between Munising and Grand Marais are a stunning example of nature’s beauty.  The cliffs along … Continue reading

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Tahquamenon Falls – July 2012

The Mackinac Bridge is one of the largest suspension bridges in the world and is the gateway to the Upper Peninsula.  Every Labor Day the northbound side of the bridge is closed to vehicle traffic for the Mackinac Bridge Walk, … Continue reading

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Back to Michigan, Part 2

It has been our tradition to spend the week of the Fourth of July at Pat’s brothers’ cottage.  The family turns the cottage into a campground with our fifth wheel trailer, Welton and Mary Lee’s fifth wheel, and a number … Continue reading

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Back to Michigan, Part 1

We arrived at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg on May 31, 2012.  We had reserved a campsite for our stay, but when we tried to back the trailer into it we discovered that was not going to happen!  When … Continue reading

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Back Home for Repairs and Checkups

From what I have discovered from visiting various RV forums is that most full-timers go back to their home town at least once a year to visit their doctors and other annual appointments as well as to visit friends and … Continue reading

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More on Grandkids and a Trip Back Home

Veterans’ Day this year was a unique experience.  Pat and I spend the afternoon taking our granddaughter, Katrina, shopping for her birthday present.  While we were in a department store and I was waiting outside the fitting room while Katrina … Continue reading

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