Back from Vacation and the Results Are In
Seems like I've been gone forever, instead of just a 10 day vacation. It was so much fun. We spent five days with Brenda's parents in Baldwin, Michigan and were able to attend Brenda's mom's baptism. It was nice sharing in that happy time with her.
On Wednesday, we traveled to Chelsea, Michigan and took a tour of the Jiffy Mix factory (many of you probably use Jiffy Cornbread mix, at the least). It was fascinating and I didn't realize it was made in Michigan and that they never advertise their products which keeps the cost lower. After we left there, we traveled to Detroit to go to the Michigan State Fair. Didn't think there was a state fair worse than Indiana's. There is and we found it. After a couple hours, we decided to hit the road for Ohio. We got to Sandusky and decided to see if we could check into the Great Wolf Lodge a day early. What a fantastic place if you've never stayed there. They have an awesome indoor water park. Even with the amount of kids there, the rooms were so quiet.
Thursday we went to Small Bass Island to the village of Put-In-Bay. Everyone was renting golf carts and bikes. Brenda and I thought "how far can it be, it's an island". Well, we ended up walking about two miles. We would never have done that 3 years ago. We decided to take the bus back and while I was waiting for the bus, Margo called and said her and Michael weren't feeling good, so we weren't able to meet. We talked on the phone from the time the bus showed up until we arrived at the pier. It was great talking with her. Margo, hope you and Michael are feeling better.
Friday we went to Cedar Point. It had been 33 years since Brenda and I went there (before we were married). It was fun, but we've both decided that we're getting too old for that crap. LOL
I hate heights, but did go on one "kiddie" rollercoaster. Brenda did four of them. One hurt my stomach just to watch yet alone ride.
Saturday we spent the day in Nappanee, Indiana, touring the Amish community. We found a fantastic craft consignment shop and had a nice day. The Amish way of life is so fascinating.
Sunday we went to the Blueberry Festival. We went last year and had a fantastic time. It is one of the best fairs we've ever been too. This year was no exception. Had a great time, but too much walking. After we got back to the hotel, we connected with Pat R, so traveled over to see her. What a wonderful visit we had and as I already knew, Pat is a wonderful lady. We thoroughly enoyed our visit with her and Fluffy.
Monday we went to the Shipshewana Flea Market. What a place. It's the Flea Market of all Flea Markets. I laughed when someone at the hotel told me it took them 6 hours to walk it.....well, we ended up walking for at least 5 1/2 hours. It really was an experience.
Overall, the weather was perfect and we had a great time. Put on over 1600 miles in 10 days, but it was so enjoyable.
Only thing that would've made the trip better is if I hadn't been in so much pain. My back and legs have been in increasing pain each day. I had a MRI the day before our vacation started and the results are in...... I have a herniated disc. The doctor has put me on some pain killers today and is in the process of getting me scheduled for a spinal block. Doesn't sound like any fun, but has to be better than this pain I'm in now.
Received lots of directory updates while I was gone, so will work on getting the directory out this week. Sorry it has taken me so long since the last one.
Floyd
On Wednesday, we traveled to Chelsea, Michigan and took a tour of the Jiffy Mix factory (many of you probably use Jiffy Cornbread mix, at the least). It was fascinating and I didn't realize it was made in Michigan and that they never advertise their products which keeps the cost lower. After we left there, we traveled to Detroit to go to the Michigan State Fair. Didn't think there was a state fair worse than Indiana's. There is and we found it. After a couple hours, we decided to hit the road for Ohio. We got to Sandusky and decided to see if we could check into the Great Wolf Lodge a day early. What a fantastic place if you've never stayed there. They have an awesome indoor water park. Even with the amount of kids there, the rooms were so quiet.
Thursday we went to Small Bass Island to the village of Put-In-Bay. Everyone was renting golf carts and bikes. Brenda and I thought "how far can it be, it's an island". Well, we ended up walking about two miles. We would never have done that 3 years ago. We decided to take the bus back and while I was waiting for the bus, Margo called and said her and Michael weren't feeling good, so we weren't able to meet. We talked on the phone from the time the bus showed up until we arrived at the pier. It was great talking with her. Margo, hope you and Michael are feeling better.
Friday we went to Cedar Point. It had been 33 years since Brenda and I went there (before we were married). It was fun, but we've both decided that we're getting too old for that crap. LOL
I hate heights, but did go on one "kiddie" rollercoaster. Brenda did four of them. One hurt my stomach just to watch yet alone ride.
Saturday we spent the day in Nappanee, Indiana, touring the Amish community. We found a fantastic craft consignment shop and had a nice day. The Amish way of life is so fascinating.
Sunday we went to the Blueberry Festival. We went last year and had a fantastic time. It is one of the best fairs we've ever been too. This year was no exception. Had a great time, but too much walking. After we got back to the hotel, we connected with Pat R, so traveled over to see her. What a wonderful visit we had and as I already knew, Pat is a wonderful lady. We thoroughly enoyed our visit with her and Fluffy.
Monday we went to the Shipshewana Flea Market. What a place. It's the Flea Market of all Flea Markets. I laughed when someone at the hotel told me it took them 6 hours to walk it.....well, we ended up walking for at least 5 1/2 hours. It really was an experience.
Overall, the weather was perfect and we had a great time. Put on over 1600 miles in 10 days, but it was so enjoyable.
Only thing that would've made the trip better is if I hadn't been in so much pain. My back and legs have been in increasing pain each day. I had a MRI the day before our vacation started and the results are in...... I have a herniated disc. The doctor has put me on some pain killers today and is in the process of getting me scheduled for a spinal block. Doesn't sound like any fun, but has to be better than this pain I'm in now.
Received lots of directory updates while I was gone, so will work on getting the directory out this week. Sorry it has taken me so long since the last one.
Floyd
welcome home! we are feeling better an dboth kicking respective patooty's for missing out on meeting with you two! tho i will get that chance next month in frankenmuth, eh?
sorry for the news about the disc but at least now you know what it is ....
sorry for the news about the disc but at least now you know what it is ....
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Welcome back...so sorry you have having back trouble. I did not know there was a Great Wolf Inn in Ohio...I think the first one was in our "WaterPark Capital of the World" in Wisconsin Dells....that is quite a place and very nice all year round, especially in the nasty winters we have in Wisconsin.
Sounds like a nice "get-a-way" for you guys.
Hugs, Marti
Sounds like a nice "get-a-way" for you guys.
Hugs, Marti
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle"
welcome home!!!!! sure wish i could have met you and brenda floyd...but hopefully in frankenmuth we we meet finally!!! i am trying my best to go so keep fingers crossed for me....glad that you had a good time!!! i can't do heights either...sooo scared of that...
sorry about the herniated disc...hope the block helps you out....rick also has herniated discs from his BMX days and he said the blocks only work for a little bit...so i wish you the best of luck with yours!!!
hugs
Sounds like you two had a great time with lots of different experiences. Hope your doctor's idea works well, herinated discs are no fun. . .
Best wishes, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
I loved reading about your vacation, It sounded just perfect in my mind. I Love Put-In Bay. Had a few fun dated there in my teen years, And some fun winery days when I got older. Jiffy mix factory? Who da thought? Yes I love the corn bread. Welcome home and I am sorry your back is hurting. dang disks , take care of yourself, Blessings
JeanB
Oh Floyd,
How I miss my Michigan Blueberrys!!!!! I went to the blueberry festival in South Haven Michigan last summer. I didnt get to go this year!!!!!
I walked the Shipsawana Flea Market also. 4 hours is all I could handle!!!!! That was maybe 4 years ago.
I am from that area of Michigan and Indiana. I grew up in Benton Harbor Mi.
Reading about your vacation brought back my hometown memories!!!!!
I cant wait to meet you in Frankenmuth.
I fly into Chicago on the 8th of October for the event.
Carla
How I miss my Michigan Blueberrys!!!!! I went to the blueberry festival in South Haven Michigan last summer. I didnt get to go this year!!!!!
I walked the Shipsawana Flea Market also. 4 hours is all I could handle!!!!! That was maybe 4 years ago.
I am from that area of Michigan and Indiana. I grew up in Benton Harbor Mi.
Reading about your vacation brought back my hometown memories!!!!!
I cant wait to meet you in Frankenmuth.
I fly into Chicago on the 8th of October for the event.
Carla
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