July 2, 2014 - Wednesday
53 degrees/rainy/windy
Mackinaw City, Michigan

Everyone was up fairly early on Tuesday and on the 10 AM ferry to Mackinac Island. It was windy and the waves were running four feet or more. The ferry ride was a lot of fun and no one got sick.

Again, there's little time to write, so I'll let the pictures tell the story.

Heading to the ferry terminal

Brent, Ashley, and Brielle

The "rooster tail" thrown up in back of the fast ferry.

The fort up on the hill.

The girls are off the ferry and looking for a fun day on the island

Motor vehicles aren't allowed on the island, so all freight is hauled by horse and wagon.

Sargie's trying to decide what color wind breaker she wants.

Several of us rented bicycles and peddled the eight miles around the perimeter of the island. Though I was the only "old person," I loved it.

Brielle and Aubrey are being pulled in the trailer behind Brent.

We're going to begin the three hour drive to Iron Mountain a bit later this morning, pick up Brutus, then head back to Pentoga Road. I know there have been storms while we've been gone and no doubt, I'll have to mow the yard and trails on Thursday. Friday is July 4th and we'll be at Derek and Leah's for the annual Mighty Milligan Fourth of July celebration.

Time to wake up Sargie, sip coffee and grade assignments while she's getting ready for the day, and begin packing the car.

Holy cow, I just looked at the weather and see there are frost advisories out for home tonight with a low of 36 degrees forecast. FROST? Isn't this the 2nd of July? Ah, that's right, it's global warming. Maybe I can get Al Gore to come up and help me cover the garden to save as many delicate plants as possible.

After all, a man's work is never done.

Heading back to the mainland. The wind was gusting to 30 mph and the waves were large causing us to occasionally be sprayed.

So are the tales from Pentoga Road...

Lake Michigan at its northern-most shores

 July 1, 2014 - Tuesday
64 degrees/clear/windy
Mackinaw City, Michigan

There's no time to write this morning, only to post pictures. We had a wonderful day on Monday, leaving Brutus at the kennel, meeting the family at Ross and Holly's, and parading on, in motorcade fashion, to the Straits of Mackinac. 

We spent the entire afternoon playing in the water and on the beach which lie directly outside our hotel rooms.

We'll be taking the ferry to Mackinac Island today to experience more adventures. Meanwhile, back to Monday's happenings:

Gathering in Iron Mountain

Lunchtime

Brother-in-law Ross and granddaugher, Aubrey Ann

Marley's getting in on the wading action after lunch

Ashley with Brielle and Aubrey

Coming up to Mackinac Bridge

No Sargie! You're suppost to PUSH the cart, not ride on it!

Grandpa Ross, or known by his rap name in the hood and by his grandbabies, "G Pop."
They're room is directly below ours. He's looking up, over the railing of the balcony.

Leah, Derek, and the girls

Aubrey's feeding the sea gull popcorn

Uncle Tom, Aubrey, and Brielle

Brent and Brielle

Sasha and Marley building sand castles

Pizza ordered out for Monday night's supper

 So life is good and we're all having fun. Today will see us heading to Mackinac Island and no doubt, for those hardy enough, a possible dip later in the lake.

I'd write more but it's time to get serious about beginning the day... as in getting another cup of coffee.

But then I'm not surprised. After all, a man's work is never done.



So are the tales from Pentoga Road...