10/9/11 (Sunday):  We thoroughly enjoyed a 3-day trip around the "mitten" of Michigan.  From Ypsilanti, we followed Lake Huron up, then the Straits of Macinac, and then came back by way of Lake Michigan (Little Traverse Bay and Grand Traverse Bay).  Here's a link to a map of our route:   Michigan's Mitten  We saw a lot of lighthouses, country stores, black squirrels (every squirrel we saw was black!), a fox, a flock of turkeys, three deer (including one with antlers) and beautiful beaches.  The weather couldn't have been any nicer.  We stayed at motels with nice bathtubs, which is something we full-time campers always appreciate!  Here are some snapshots I took along the way.

Forty Mile Point Light

Alpena Light

Old Bailey School

Barn near Charlevoix


Buck and Doe

Carnegie Library in Charlevoix

Old School


New Presque Isle Light

Petoskey Pier Light

Old Presque Isle Light



Pumpkins on Posts

Catholic Church

Old School


Sturgeon Point Light


Tawas Point Light



10/1/11 (Saturday):  It's turned into Autumn almost overnight here.  We had a week of rain and now it's cold, but gloriously sunny.  The trees are beginning to turn and Wiley and I are planning a fall foliage foray next week after his appointment to have the DBS adjusted on 10/4.

We lost our dear cat, Lily, last week.  She became quite ill suddenly and we finally had to make the sad decision that she was suffering and we put her to sleep.  She's buried here in the campground on the far side of the lake just off a hiking path.  We planted a ghost lily on her grave.  R.I.P., Tigerlily.  You brought great joy to us.

Today we went to the apple festival in New Boston, Michigan, about 30 miles from here.  There were quite a few craft vendors set up on the cold, windy streets.  I picked up a few Christmas presents.  We also bought two apple strudels--one for Tom and his family and one for us.  There was a very interesting looking Catholic church downtown.  It was built in 1875.  I loved the bell tower.

Along the way, we saw this gas sign.  Most of the stations are down to $3.25 right now.  Do you suppose this sign was put up by someone dyslexic?!

Today is laundry and chore day.  Wiley goes for his "tune up" on Tuesday, and we're leaving Wednesday for a trip along the shores of Lake Huron (just 2-3 days).  Maybe we'll get a good blog out of that one.  Until then, stay warm!

Joyce and Wiley

Joyce and Wiley
Our Home on Wheels

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We took early retirement from careers as Executive Assistant (Joyce) and Lawn Care company owner (Wiley). We have been full-time RV'rs since March, 2006. We've taken our RV to Maine, Michigan, California, North Carolina and everything in between. We live in Florida in the winters and travel in the summers. It's a tough life, but someone has to live it!