Lighthouse Tour 2010

[HotRodGirl]

Sorry guys..........


THIS TRIP IS POSPONED UNTIL I BOOP IT BACK UP AT ANOTHER TIME. I CAN'T MAKE IT AS MY SIDE BUSINESS IS CONSUMING A LOT OF MY TIME THESE DAYS INCLUDING WORKING SOME WEEKENDS...MY CLIENTS COME FIRST

THE SCHEDULE OF THIS TRIP WILL NOT CHANGE JUST THE TIME IN WHICH WE GO...(MAY HAVE TO WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR)





Update 6/6/10
Ok I pinned down hubby and made him work with me tonight (even though he only had one day at home)

Early planning stages but here is what we think will work best .....

October 8-9-10th (keep in mind we will be traveling Northern MI there is always a chance for snow ) ...I can't go any sooner due to the second grandchild coming. Fingers crossed we see no snow just gorgeous fall colors.
We will be taking 75 North to 23 (following the coastline) first Lighthouse Stop is # 23.....................

Out of Staters should arrive on Thursday (I will let you know where to get a room if you need it)

Friday Morning Early AM (time to be announced)

We will meet at a designated location (TBA)
These are the lighthouses we are planning on seeing Friday
On the MI Lighthouse Map (see attachment)
#23 Tawas Point Lighhouse
#22 Sturgeon Point Lighthouse & Museum
#20 New Presque Isle Lighthouse
#21 Old Presque Isle Lighthouse

#19 Forty Mile Point Lighthouse (this will be the point we will stop and get a hotel room for the night (TBA)

Saturday
#19 Forty Mile Point Lighthouse (if not completed on Friday)
# 18 Old Mackinac Point Lighhouse
#17 Point Iroquois Lighthouse & Museum
#16 Whitefish Point Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum , Bed & Breakfast

(If time allows we will be seeing Tahquamenon Falls)


#16 If I can get us in we will be staying at the Bed & Breakfast if not I will find an alternative

Sunday is travel home for those who need to (like me) for those that don't and the weather is good stay...its beautiful up that way


More info will follow after I lock in hotel information

Michigan lighthouses are stars of the shore, beacons of brilliance and luminaries of lore. More than 115 Great Lakes lighthouses form a stellar constellation along the Michigan coastline, guiding sailors and capturing imaginations. Some still shine for ships. Others share their stories with us first-hand as museums. As bed and breakfasts and as Michigan history in the making. So let Michigan lighthouses light our way. Because their gleaming legacy guides us to Pure Michigan.

Accessible Lighthouse - Pure Michigan Travel

Interest List

1. HotRodGirl (Debbie & Steve)-MI
2. downshifter (Judy & Marv)-MI
3. davidandjulie (Jule & Dave)-MI
4. BlueDragon-PA
5. Quest (Ruth & Ralph)-IN
6. OLYELR (Judy & Jack)-MI
7. Bottlemaker (Bob)-IN
8. Charlie® (Pat & Charlie)-MI
9. Marty (Dee & Marty)-OH
10. Scoaster-MI
11. KYSSR=KY
12. Cool Blue (Judy & Carl)-MI
13. SilverSSR05 (Kenny & Dee) Tenative-MO

[downshifter]

Sound like a great idea, Debbie. Keep us in the loop.
Judy

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by downshifter

Sound like a great idea, Debbie. Keep us in the loop.
Judy

Won't push it any later then late Sept into early October it can get very cold by the Great Lakes

BTW....this is open to not just Great Lakes Fanatics but anyone whom wishes to attend. I think most of the runs for this year are over around this time I know we have many on the board for this year

We have so much to see and do right here in our own backyard!

[Cash]

We will be looking forward to seeing some very cool pictures!!

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by Cash

We will be looking forward to seeing some very cool pictures!!

Evening Bump

[davidandjulie]

wow sounds GREAT Debbie

[BluDragon]

Sounds cool! I'd love to pencil this one in.

[HotRodGirl]

Thinking about this last night I didn't keep in mind that my second grandchild is coming in late September......may have to go to mid October for this one

[Quest]

We'll save a spot for this. Great idea!!!

Ralpn & Ruth

[OLDYELR]

Sounds like a good one. We'll try to keep it open.

OLDYELR

[bottlemaker]

Sound like fun never been on a group run save room for me and my boss other wise known as the speaker of the house.
Bob

[Dee]

Marty and Dee are interested.

Dee

[HotRodGirl]

Looks like we've stirred up enough to get it in the works and put a date with it. Steve is coming along for this one...he and I have always been fascinated by MI Lighthouses and have visited several over the years.

I should have the map after I return from Maggie Valley and will begin to make calls to be sure our time will co-ordinate with the lighthouse open times......

More to come I think this will be a great trip with beautiful photos too happy to see we have enough interest!!

[davidandjulie]

maybe we can check on some dates when we are all in maggie Valley

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by davidandjulie

maybe we can check on some dates when we are all in maggie Valley

I'll drink to that

[davidandjulie]

me too

[HotRodGirl]

Boopin Up

[HotRodGirl]

I received the information on the lighthouses when I returned from MV...will get some time to view the info this weekend and will update any new information

[Charlie®]

Deb,

Sounds like a GREAT idea! Pat LOVES light houses. We saw two of them over the weekend when we went to Holland (MI). Keep us informed!

Charlie®

[daveebo]

I've visited quite a few of the light houses on Lake Michigan. One thing that you might think of since a large number of the light houses on your map go around the northern part of the lake. Would be to circle the top half and than take the ferry across the lake from Manitowock,Wi. to Ludington,Mi.

[Scoaster]

Knock-on-wood... I certainly ought to be back on the road by the time this run comes up... count me in.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by daveebo

I've visited quite a few of the light houses on Lake Michigan. One thing that you might think of since a large number of the light houses on your map go around the northern part of the lake. Would be to circle the top half and than take the ferry across the lake from Manitowock,Wi. to Ludington,Mi.

Thanks for that thought I'll keep it in mind

[KySSR]

Howdy Deb, keep me posted on this one if ya will

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by KySSR

Howdy Deb, keep me posted on this one if ya will

You betcha

We have enough interest to plan so planning is what will occur next

[Cool Blue]

Sounds great. Pencil us in too.

[HotRodGirl]

I have to seek out hubby for planning this one (talked with him tonight about it). His time at home is short these days but he said he will try and sit with me this weekend. He's better able to map out the distance for me in between the lighthouses. I want to cover a lot of ground in one weekend but I don't want to wear us out

Hoping to have at least part of it ready soon

[32Revolver]

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

I have to seek out hubby for planning this one (talked with him tonight about it). His time at home is short these days but he said he will try and sit with me this weekend. He's better able to map out the distance for me in between the lighthouses. I want to cover a lot of ground in one weekend but I don't want to wear us out

Hoping to have at least part of it ready soon

Go Deb Go!!! How far up the coast do you plan to travel?

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by 32Revolver

Go Deb Go!!! How far up the coast do you plan to travel?

I'd like to get in to Whitefish Point ......I would love to see the movie of the Edmund Fitzgerald again...last time Steve and I were up there ..... I think was in 1995

[32Revolver]

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

I'd like to get in to Whitefish Point ......I would love to see the movie of the Edmund Fitzgerald again...last time Steve and I were up there ..... I think was in 1995

We were there in 05 on the Harleys. Your right, it's worth seeing

That is one long run up the east coast to Whitefish Point.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by 32Revolver

We were there in 05 on the Harleys. Your right, it's worth seeing

That is one long run up the east coast to Whitefish Point.

I know but like you said and I'll put it in my terms...... its the climax of the whole trip