best deal in town
Mon 18 June 2007 by jillianToday was a work day for me, as is most of this week. However, we are still up north and Monday night at Swift Field (in Bayview) is Hot Dog night. They have shirts that say "The Best Deal in Town"... You get two hot dogs and a can of soda (you have to bring everything else) for some reasonable price. The turnout is usually good even in the rain. Around the field are some various playground equipment for the Boys and Girls club houses, so after the meal you can hang out and play.
When we returned to the cottage, Jen dropped us off and ran off to the Mart of Wal to acquire summertime pajamas for the kiddos and a kid-safe fan for their window. However, right after she pulled away the Fire Department showed up. It seems the next door neighbors had a gas leak so we summoned Nöel and we all skedaddled down the street to the park while the Fire Dept and gas company did their jobs.
Exciting!
Biking the Bay
Little Traverse Bay has a fabulous, 26 mile bike path called the Little Traverse Wheelway that runs from Charlevoix through Petoskey to Harbor Springs. In addition to connecting several parks (including Bayfront Park in Petoskey, which is referenced below) it also includes places to stop for picnics and scenic views …
read moreThe End of an Era
We have several traditions for the trek north, some of which trace back to Jennifer's childhood. One of these is to drive around the bay to Juilleret's, which has been serving hot meals on the waterfront since 1895. After this, we go across the street to Kilwin's (which is no …
read moreCloudberries!
We went shopping today in town at several of our favorite places. First stop was American Spoon to get a few treats and stuff for the grill. Next was Symon's General Store for Cloudberries!!!.
Cloudberries are Sweden in a jar. They are yummy on ice cream, yummy on breakfast starches …
read moreRamlösa in paradise!
