Lighthouse Tour 2010

[HarleyGuy]

As 32Revolver said it's a long run to Whitefish Point and if that's at the end of the day, the closest town for lodging is Paradise.
There's a nice Best Western in Paradise with a great lake view but we should book well ahead if we're planning on staying there.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by HarleyGuy

As 32Revolver said it's a long run to Whitefish Point and if that's at the end of the day, the closest town for lodging is Paradise.
There's a nice Best Western in Paradise with a great lake view but we should book well ahead if we're planning on staying there.

Oh its only 5 hrs from my house

[MoodyBlue]

I'm not going. I heard those Light Houses are just Prisons. Or something like that.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by MoodyBlue

I'm not going. I heard those Light Houses are just Prisons. Or something like that.

Don't know where you are getting your info from.....but I hear they are haunted












Boo

[silverssr05]

Deb

Tentative for now, but add us to the list. We have never been to that part of the country.

SilverSSR05
Kenny & Dee Thomas

[silverssr05]

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

Have you the version of "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Byron Burns? It is a little different than Gordon Lightfoot's. At the end a bell tolls for each crew member and Burns gives their name and position they served on the ship.

Kenny Thomas

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by silverssr05

Have you the version of "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Byron Burns? It is a little different than Gordon Lightfoot's. At the end a bell tolls for each crew member and Burns gives their name and position they served on the ship.

Kenny Thomas

No I don't have the version will have to get it I've seen a lot of touching films in my day but none that was as powering as the Edmund Fitzgerald a great sadness comes over me when I reflect back to seeing/ watching this flim.

Penciled you both in and hope you can make it

[HarleyGuy]

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

Oh its only 5 hrs from my house

Yep, but other folks may have a longer trek than you (or I).

If we're going that far, we may as well include Tahquamenon Falls too, eh?

[HarleyGuy]

Originally Posted by silverssr05

Have you the version of "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Byron Burns? It is a little different than Gordon Lightfoot's. At the end a bell tolls for each crew member and Burns gives their name and position they served on the ship.

Kenny Thomas

Kenny;

There's a gift shop (imagine that) next to the Museum and thay have a lot of pictures, etc. about the ship.

If I remember correctly, entrance into the Museum was $12 per person last fall and they also have tours of the living quarters for the lighthouse caretakers.

I think you'll find it interesting.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by HarleyGuy

Yep, but other folks may have a longer trek than you (or I).

If we're going that far, we may as well include Tahquamenon Falls too, eh?

No doubt I always have the distance others travel in mind Steve is wonderful at planning these outings with me I'm sure if there is room we will fit it in

[32Revolver]

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

No doubt I always have the distance others travel in mind Steve is wonderful at planning these outings with me I'm sure if there is room we will fit it in

Sounds like your travel will take you straight up I-75. Thats 5 hours to WFP.

[HotRodGirl]

Sorry everyone.....hubby is on OT standby please

[johncon]

I would be glad to host the SSR group on the Lighthouse tour in Sept or Oct. Excluding Oct 1-10. The ones near me here in Leland are So. Manitou Island and Leelanau point in Northport. John Conder (aka johncon)

[Royalshowing]

Dates are key for us.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by johncon

I would be glad to host the SSR group on the Lighthouse tour in Sept or Oct. Excluding Oct 1-10. The ones near me here in Leland are So. Manitou Island and Leelanau point in Northport. John Conder (aka johncon)

As soon as I can get things pinned down I'll get with you to hook up

Originally Posted by Royalshowing

Dates are key for us.

Trying very hard to get things going a series of events recently (loss of a loved one) have stalled me from getting this event going..one is also OT of hubby (he's partner in planning this one with me).

It will not be September due to our 2nd grandchild arriving.....I posted earlier that I am shooting for the 2nd weekend in October (if this helps for now).

[HotRodGirl]

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

[RODZILLA]

I THINK I (WE) CAN DO ONE PM LET ME KNOW MORE (DATE) TIME

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by RODZILLA

I THINK I (WE) CAN DO ONE PM LET ME KNOW MORE (DATE) TIME

Watch post#1 for updates

I will be calling hotels soon (the outline is pretty true to what the game plan is including dates....time will be announced soon too )

[HotRodGirl]

Boopin up

Post#1 now has new information

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

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

Boopin Up

See post#1 for Lighthouse #'s Map

[Charlie®]

With the tour starting on Friday, I won't be able to make it.

Although Pat retired on June 11th, this old fart still has to work as a teacher.

Have fun, Y'all!

Charlie®

[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)

I have updated post #1 also

[Dee]

Debbie, I'm sorry to hear this as I was really looking forward to it. Maybe someone else would like to help you out and lead the rest of us. You had a nice list of Fanatics from a few states.

Dee

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by Dee

Debbie, I'm sorry to hear this as I was really looking forward to it. Maybe someone else would like to help you out and lead the rest of us. You had a nice list of Fanatics from a few states.

Dee

Anyone that wants to jump in and run it can....all are welcomed or wait till I can get it going again...that's fine too ... I just finished scheduling my side jobs to the end of the year. I have three clients that want their books up an running in QB by the end of the year. I cannot free up anytime after Woodward and don't want to as I'd rather be setting my foot in the right direction Don't like to cancel a run I start as I always see them through from start to finish.....not in this case though. I hope you all understand

[Quest]

We completely understand. Making a living is primary to anyone.