Sunday July 11, 2021
Back in Wisconsin and enjoying the summer spending time with old friends. Just like the winter, time goes by quickly. We are a month plus back here and we think we have found where we put most things when we moved in last September! I have had opportunities to work on my golf game with my friend John. We still get out early in the mornings and I have been feeling better about my game.
Chris and I did an overnight in Door County and enjoyed the chance to be in some of our favorite places. While there we saw the new observation tower in Penninsula State Park. They had to take the old one down due to age and structural issues and replaced it with a handicap accessible one that is impressive. Our old friend Judy and the friends of the park were involved and this is an engineering feat with better views than before.
We also have had a chance to spend time with our homebrewing friends and participated in the clubs 30th anniversary party. A good time was had by all!
We had a chance to see a concert with the lead being a hammered dulcimer. Certainly a first for us but highly enjoyable! Ted Yoder had a percussionist and marimba player with him that were also super talented. Get the story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHkE3uQV8U . They play a wide variety of music with their own slant.
Chris and I also made it to the Detroit area to visit MJ and John. John is working hard to empty his Dad’s house and they are trying to navigate the State of Michigan systems to get his sister placed in a quality home. We had some fun and good times together. This time through the UP of Michigan we stayed overnight in St Ignace both ways. One time the temps were probably around 90 and the next time it was a high of 57! While we were there we received a text from old friends Dave and Stacey who now reside in Georgia/Florida. They were in a hotel 2 doors down, so we got together for a beer!
Chris and I are still unpacking from Michigan, and starting to pack for Door County again. We will be heading there for our usual 2 weeks and looking forward to it. MJ and Denise will join us plus our chance to see lots of camping friends. When we get home then we will be thinking about Irishfest weekend in August. We hope you are enjoying your summer!
Peninsula Park
Quite a structure
Great view
Bottle cap cake
President Mike retiring
a bunch of SOB’s
Lake Huron on a nice day
Lake Huron at 57 degrees
Really miss you guys. This neighborhood has gone down the tubes! Just like life, you never know what comes your way until you are faced with it! Al & me will always remember the “good old days” on Samers Bay Rd., the Bauer’s parties and/or road meetings around the bar! The neighborhood monthly get together breakfasts or dinners, inpromptu boat rides and social interaction. Aww, the good days, a part of fond memories! Thanks for being super neighbors and part of our fond memories of Samers Bay Rd.
Hugs, Al & Gloria Semrow XOXO
Surly hope you two have a Sunday perhaps for Brunch somewhere with some of the “old” neighbors???? Would be nice to gather to “catch up”. Miss your pretty flowers Chris…always a yard full of blooms and those raspberries….I don’t know if they are there yet or not…DARN.
Have fun in Door. Hoping that Josie and the nieces will be here in Fall and will suggest a trip there again. Pantry keeps me busy…too busy I’m afraid. So take care, travel safe. Hugs. Barb
What a cool cake!!!
Hi you guys
Good to hear from you and your doing well. Chris is looking good (as usual).
Things are still more restricted on this side of the boarder so we don’t get to go very far. Starting to open up and if all goes well we are planning a trip to Western Canada with Ron & Verna in September. However, we can’t wait to head back to Florida this winter to see all our friends. Stay safe and keep the blogs coming.
Hello dear friends! So great to hear that you are enjoying the summer and that you are moving around quite a bit. Looking forward to seeing you in the Fall!
Ted and Patti
Hi Randy and Chris;
So glad to hear you guys are doing so well and enjoying all your travels. That’s great. We’re looking forward to our western Canada trip in September and then our Alabama, Louisiana and then Florida in January.
We’re very excited about becoming great grandparents soon. It will be a fun Christmas with a new baby around
Sounds like John has his hands full. Good luck to him and MJ
Enjoy your summer and keep the blogs coming. You guys always have a lot on the go.It’s wonderful.
Take care guys.
Hi Randy and Chris,
Glad to hear your summer is going well. Pictures are beautiful. Looks like everyone was enjoying the 30th celebration and that cake is really interesting. Some one has a great talent. My best to MJ and John and hope things work out well for them. Take care and stay safe. Looking forward to a visit when you return.
Enjoy Door County! I’m jealous! We hope to make some reservations up there next year. There are more RV parks than I thought!