“You can’t get to anything pretty unless you’re taking a dirt road to get there,” I said to my husband as we trudged very carefully – and… Read more “Upper Manistee Camping Trip 2020”
Category: Pure Michigan
First Post-Quarantine Bar Beers! Also…DON’T TOUCH MY TENT, LADY!
In the state of Michigan, in which I live, the first of the bars/restaurants able to fully open for business for dine-in services were in the Upper… Read more “First Post-Quarantine Bar Beers! Also…DON’T TOUCH MY TENT, LADY!”
Getting a Campfire Going Can Be A Test of Marital Integrity!
My husband and I arrived at a lovely pine forested rustic campground in the Grayling area of Michigan Thursday evening and set up camp. ⇓ As it… Read more “Getting a Campfire Going Can Be A Test of Marital Integrity!”
Played The Fun Game of “What’s In This Tiny Bottle?” Pre-Camping Trip Adventures…
Preparing for the first camping trip of the year can be almost as much of an adventure as the trip itself! Tracking down gear, making sure all… Read more “Played The Fun Game of “What’s In This Tiny Bottle?” Pre-Camping Trip Adventures…”
It’s Happening! Camping Trip Next Week…
Now THIS feels like a real vacation! We have a few days on the vacation calendar next week, and plan to camp for two nights at a… Read more “It’s Happening! Camping Trip Next Week…”
I Got Out Of The House Today! June 3, 2020
My husband’s work day was winding down, and I was feeling a bit…pent up. So I sent a message to my husband via Facebook Messenger (yes he… Read more “I Got Out Of The House Today! June 3, 2020”
Ordered A New Tent Today! AND I Can Stand Up In It!
I ordered a new camping tent online today. Shopping for a tent can be quite an ordeal when you’re a tall person! Using the “compare” feature on… Read more “Ordered A New Tent Today! AND I Can Stand Up In It!”
Public Parks Too Crowded? Visit Your Local Cemetery!
Not much to report right now! I’m still on furlough from work, and don’t expect that to change within the next month or two. I’m living in… Read more “Public Parks Too Crowded? Visit Your Local Cemetery!”
Hoo Boy, Did I NEED That! A “Solo Fitness Walk!”
I had the perfect opportunity to do a “solo walk” today! Yesterday, while my husband and I were walking together, there was some…slight bickering. He kind of… Read more “Hoo Boy, Did I NEED That! A “Solo Fitness Walk!””
Last Day of February – Scenes of A “Leap Day” Winter Walk
My husband Mike and I visited Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter, MI today. Here are some photos… The “Hike/Bike” Trail At Hudson Mills: ⇓ Obligatory Selfie: ⇓… Read more “Last Day of February – Scenes of A “Leap Day” Winter Walk”