Category: Trips

  • Fun in Maui

    We had a wonderful time in Maui. We stayed at a timeshare owned by some good friends, the Futrell’s. Photos of our adventures are in our Flickr album Maui Vacation 2013.

    Highlights were ziplining, snorkeling, snuba ( wouldn’t do that again), and parasailing.… Read the rest

  • The Happiest Place!

    Our grandkids McKenna and Grason definitely thought Disneyland was the Happiest Place To Be. We took them there in early June; they had never been to Southern California. A big highlight was staying with Uncle Evan and Aunt Megyn part of the week we were there. … Read the rest

  • My Tears are All About Me

    In early October, my mother and I returned from a memorable trip to the Great Lakes and Michigan.  The last days of the trip were spent in the Saginaw Bay, Frankenmuth, and then Detroit. It was very cold and windy in Detroit; however, we enjoyed the bus tour and I was able to spend time in the museums (Mother was content to give it a pass).… Read the rest

  • Two Days on Mackinac Island

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    We spent two wonderful days on Mackinaw Island, much of it at the Grand Hotel. This was followed by a drive to Bay City and a sail to Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron, on a “tall ship” schooner. I will attempt to recapture some of the highlights.… Read the rest

  • Music House and Lakeside Sand Dunes

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    A long and interesting day! We didn’t get in until around 9:30 p.m.; no time to journal. Bottom photo is of Mother and I at the Black Star Farms for a wine tasting and gourmet dinner; the top one is a view of the Sleeping Bear National Seashore Dunes.… Read the rest