Catching up .....

Ok, so I was wrong........!!!Here's our send off crowd on Friday morning. Becca, Andy and Mason.And here is the welcoming committee in Cincinnati. We had a great visit with Betty and Joan. We stayed in a beautiful city campground, surrounded by water and many activities. It almost reminded us of a National Park campground. It only lacked internet. Hopefully, our next visit with B and J will be sooner than later......maybe a trip to Fl is in their plans???On Sunday , after about 300 miles we arrived at Annette and Mark Holtan's beautiful lakeside cottage in Michigan. By the way, do I detect a theme here? Pictures in front of the Roadblock??? ( I have no idea why this is in blue and underlined)
Here is a gorgeous morning sunrise over Lake Kelsey. I think they have the most perfect site. Their home is so relaxing and comfortable and we were treated royally. We look forward to seeing them this winter when they are down in their winter place in Naples.

Here's the two old (yes, it's true, they are old) high school buds and man's bestest friend, 12 year old Duke. I didn't think I'd ever meet another shelty named Duke. It's a long sad, funny story of another dog who lived only one year with Mike and Jenna and met his demise with his head inside a large Costco cheese bag. Suffocation by gluttony.

A view of the front of the house facing the lake. In a few weeks, this area will be awash with color from all the plantings. We just missed the rhodies and peonies but there were a few mango colored azaleas....unusual color.

Currently, we are in the Upper Peninsula (U/P) of Michigan. We left a beautiful weekend and warm days and drove thru rain and dropping temperatures. It is currently 51 but was only 48. The rain has stopped. The campground host said they have had 11 days of rain and currently have only 5 campers. More rain is predicted for the week. The terrain up here looks like an ad for moose country. It is level with scrubby pines and smaller trees of some sort. The area is very wet with many ponds and river like areas surrounded by reeds and grasses. I could just visualize a moose wandering about. There are many bill boards featuring elk and moose and bear so assume they are prevalent. It looks like it could be pretty bleak up here in the long winter. The Lower Peninsula was more populated and lush looking with many golf courses.

Tomorrow we have about 250 miles to reach Bayfield Wisconsin. We are excited to explore the area a bit in our abbreviated stay. Have a look at this area on http://www.bayfield.org/ . And stop back to meet the rest of the family.

The Roadblock is just humming along, now smelling nice and fresh with new coach batteries. I never knew a battery that is over-charged or dying could smell so bad.

Currently, I am washing clothes, sitting by the fireplace and watching TV. We do enjoy this rustic camping experience.

Hope you'll be back, same time, same station.........