East Tawas, USA
Well, I'm almost recovered from my little mini-vacation. I hit East Tawas, MI for the forth, watched the community band play patriotic tunes, saw the fireworks from about 400' from where they were lighting them off (nice and close!), hit the Dairy Queen for some ice cream, then returned to my Mom-n-Pop motel in Oscoda, MI for the night (a new one for me, and a nice one). A great fourth!
The next day, I continued northward, hitting garage, yard and estate sales as I found them, picking up a few new treasures along they way. (A couple new vintage cameras, a vintage record player, etc, etc) Ended up in Michigan's upper peninsula at St. Ignace. I was heartbroken when I saw that my favorite little Mom-n-Pop motel had gone under. :-( Tried another Mom-n-Pop nearby, one that I'd seen often but not tried. Nice place! The owner now wants me to help fix their sign. (laugh) (We got talking signs, and...well, there ya go) I might do it in exchange for free lodging when I need it.
The next day (Monday) was spent meandering back south, but on the west side of the state. More discoveries, and I found a great little roadside restaurant that we'll be visiting again.
Lots of fun. I hope you all had a great 4th as well! :-)
East Tawas, USA
Well, I'm almost recovered from my little mini-vacation. I hit East Tawas, MI for the forth, watched the community band play patriotic tunes, saw the fireworks from about 400' from where they were lighting them off (nice and close!), hit the Dairy Queen for some ice cream, then returned to my Mom-n-Pop motel in Oscoda, MI for the night (a new one for me, and a nice one). A great fourth!
The next day, I continued northward, hitting garage, yard and estate sales as I found them, picking up a few new treasures along they way. (A couple new vintage cameras, a vintage record player, etc, etc) Ended up in Michigan's upper peninsula at St. Ignace. I was heartbroken when I saw that my favorite little Mom-n-Pop motel had gone under. :-( Tried another Mom-n-Pop nearby, one that I'd seen often but not tried. Nice place! The owner now wants me to help fix their sign. (laugh) (We got talking signs, and...well, there ya go) I might do it in exchange for free lodging when I need it.
The next day (Monday) was spent meandering back south, but on the west side of the state. More discoveries, and I found a great little roadside restaurant that we'll be visiting again.
Lots of fun. I hope you all had a great 4th as well! :-)