Michigan Fall Color Tour

downshifter · 09-08-2009, 07:39 AM

All of us have wanted to do a fall color tour for a while so I want to do one the first week of October on the third and fourth. We would be starting on the west side of the state and going along the coast of Lake Michigan and spending the night around Mackinaw city and the next day heading down the east side. If we get enough that want to do this I will post where we are meeting up and the route that we will be taking. So, please let me know if you are interested in going and if you have any other ideas.
Judy
for those that would like to come in an Friday, I have a small motel ten minutes from us that will have rooms available for us. They do need you to call in the next four days to reserve the rooms, here is the info for the motel:
Rodeway Inn
1040 O'Malley Drive
Coopersville,Michigan49404
Rate for a night is: $69.99 with a 24 hour cancelation policy
mention SSR Fanatics for this rate.
616-837-8100 for reservations
This motel is off from I-96 at exit 16
[COLOR="Blue"]Saturday morning we are meeting at 8 o'clock at the McDonald , this at the same exit as the motel. meeting in the back where there is lots of room. We will go over our route and what we are planning for the day . We will be going up the coast of Lake Michigan on Highway 31 till Manistee and from there on to highway 22 the scenic route to Northern Michigan. Please Don't forget to bring warm clothes and jackets, cell phones, two way radios. The hotel where we will be staying , Marv and I are going there tomorrow, so will get back to you ASAP so you can call the reservations in.

[COLOR="Purple"]We will be staying in Traverse City on Saturday night. The motel is:Knights Inn Traverse City. [U]Phone # 231-944-1554[/U]. The rooms are $99.00 plus tax. Tell them you are an SSR Fanatic for group rate. The reservations have to be made by Monday and you do have a twenty four hour cancellation.

Friday: WE WILL BE GOING TO A RESTAURANTEATING AT FIVE THIRTY[/COLOR]CALLED " SAM'S JOINT "EXIT 19 OFF FROM I-96 ON 48TH AVENUE IN COOPERSVILLE AND AFTER EATING YOU WILL BE COMING OVER TO OUR HOUSE FOR A BONFIRE.
going so far:
Judy and Marvreservations made for Saturday
janell and Cordellreservationsmade for Friday and Saturday
Marty and Dee-reservations made for Friday and Saturday
David and Juliereservations madefor Saturday
Carl and Judy-reservations made for Friday and Saturday
Ralph and Ruth-reservations made for Friday and Saturday
Ed and Brenda-reservations made for Friday and saturday
Marty and Paulinereservations made for Saturday
Glen and Elizabeth-reservations made for Fridayand Saturday
Scott and Karen?not able to come
Jack and Judy-not able to come
Charlie and Pat-reservations made for Fridayand Saturday
Jim and Susie-reservations made for Fridayand Saturday
Dave and Joyce-COLOR="Red"]reservations made for Friday and Saturday

Marty · 09-08-2009, 08:35 AM

Add Marty and Dee.

davidandjulie · 09-08-2009, 11:03 AM

Good Afternoon Judy.. The trip sound's like a plan.. I put it on the Calendar, the fall color's should be just right... Can't wait. Thank's for taking charge. David and Julie Becklin

HotRodGirl · 09-08-2009, 11:17 AM

I can't make it

but Judy it looks like you've got it under control

If you get stuck on anything I'd be glad to help you out!

I'm doing just a day run to the cider mills third of fourth weekend of October...thanks for letting me know when this one is going down.

Have a wonderful time....Michigan's Fall is so BEAUTIFUL!!

HotRodGirl · 09-08-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

I can't make it

but Judy it looks like you've got it under control

If you get stuck on anything I'd be glad to help you out!

I'm doing just a day run to the cider mills third of fourth weekend of October...thanks for letting me know when this one is going down.

Have a wonderful time....Michigan's Fall is so BEAUTIFUL!!

This may help with peak colors...........ENJOY!

Michigan Fall Color Tours - Directory of Fall Color Tours in Michigan - Pure Michigan Travel

Dee · 09-08-2009, 04:59 PM

bump

downshifter · 09-08-2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the bump, Dee and I am so glad that you two are going with us. How about the rest of you our there , do you want to go with us??

downshifter · 09-08-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

I can't make it

but Judy it looks like you've got it under control

If you get stuck on anything I'd be glad to help you out!

I'm doing just a day run to the cider mills third of fourth weekend of October...thanks for letting me know when this one is going down.

Have a wonderful time....Michigan's Fall is so BEAUTIFUL!!

Darn, Debbie, I so wanted you to be there but I know that you have a lot of thing going on.
Judy

Scott 0168 · 09-08-2009, 06:27 PM

Thats the opening weekend of deer season for bow and arrow! I usually go up north with the boys that weekend.

downshifter · 09-08-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott 0168

Thats the opening weekend of deer season for bow and arrow! I usually go up north with the boys that weekend.

Scott, I really can't believe this/

THEY, come before your friends and family who have asked you to go on a trip with them!!!!!!!!!!! How can this be...........anyway, the deer are always going to be there next week and we only want you to go for this one weekend . Please, pretty please???????????/

Scott 0168 · 09-08-2009, 07:03 PM

Judy, it just that one weekend every year. Its the boy's beer/ I mean deer trip!

The following weekend is the Chocolate Run in PA. Not enough weekend's in a year when your retired!

downshifter · 09-08-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott 0168

Judy, it just that one weekend every year. Its the boy's beer/ I mean deer trip!

The following weekend is the Chocolate Run in PA. Not enough weekend's in a year when your retired!

YA, YA, YA!! Us wives of hunters know all about the guys hunting trip.

O.K. what ever you and Karen decide is fine, maybe some other time. Have fun, Scott.!!

Cool Blue · 09-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Hi Judy,

We were thinking about the same type of thing. But just recently Carl came up with some medical issues and we had to change plans.

I am so glad you are doing this.

At this time Carl & I do plan on joining you all (God Willing).

HotRodGirl · 09-08-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by downshifter

Darn, Debbie, I so wanted you to be there but I know that you have a lot of thing going on.
Judy

I wish I was too.....It would have been nice to go as a follower

Hey ya never know I do things at the spur of the moment these days.

I'll wait to see your plans and see if I can hook up somewhere

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Originally Posted by Cool Blue

But just recently Carl came up with some medical issues and we had to change plans.

I am so glad you are doing this.

Sending thoughts and prayers for Carl...Judy give that big lug a huge kiss and hug from me and tell him to get better!!!

Sending my love,

Deb

Quest · 09-09-2009, 05:32 AM

Judy,

Count Ralph & Ruth in! Thanks for hosting this, can't wait to see the "new" SSR.

Ralph

REBEL · 09-09-2009, 07:09 AM

Brenda and I will try to make it. If I'm not on midnights or afternoons so we can cross Friday and get on your side of the state friday night.

northman · 09-09-2009, 07:51 AM

If we can meet up with you on the west side of the state on your route north we are probable. Pauline and Marty (northman from Roscommon)

Scott 0168 · 09-09-2009, 08:42 AM

Karen says my plans may have changed!

downshifter · 09-09-2009, 09:08 AM

Wow, everyone, it is looking like a great time will be had by all. So glad that all of you are coming and I will add your names to the list. Route info coming next week.
And Scott, I am holding a spot open for you and karen.

downshifter · 09-09-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Cool Blue

Hi Judy,

We were thinking about the same type of thing. But just recently Carl came up with some medical issues and we had to change plans.

I am so glad you are doing this.

At this time Carl & I do plan on joining you all (God Willing).

Carl, our prayers are for a quick recovery and hope that you can come with us.

Charlie® · 09-10-2009, 03:51 AM

Carl,

Sorry to hear about your medical issue. Have a speedy recovery. That's an order! Hear?

Charlie®

Scott 0168 · 09-10-2009, 07:34 AM

Carl, you have a get well PM.

davidandjulie · 09-10-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott 0168

Karen says my plans may have changed!

So Scott.. are you and Karen going on our fall trip..I sure hope so, you can go get a old deer anytime of the day..lol.

Topspin · 09-10-2009, 09:36 AM

Heck, in lower Michigan, if you're not careful you can cruise and get the deer all at the same time!!

davidandjulie · 09-10-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspin

Heck, in lower Michigan, if you're not careful you can cruise and get the deer all at the same time!!

that is just to funny, I was going to say that too. thank's

downshifter · 09-10-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie®

Carl,

Sorry to hear about your medical issue. Have a speedy recovery. That's an order! Hear?

Charlie®

Charlie, are you and Pat going to be able to go with us??

OLDYELR · 09-11-2009, 08:37 PM

Judy,

Judy and I are trying to change some previous plans. If we can, we'd like to join you guys for the tour as it sounds like a lot of fun. Please put us down tentatively for now.

We've missed seeing all the MI Fanatics this summer.

J&J

downshifter · 09-12-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OLDYELR

Judy,

Judy and I are trying to change some previous plans. If we can, we'd like to join you guys for the tour as it sounds like a lot of fun. Please put us down tentatively for now.

We've missed seeing all the MI Fanatics this summer.

J&J

Hi Jack,glad to hear from you and hope that you can make the run. Maybe the three Judys will be together again. Will add your name.
Judy

Charlie® · 09-12-2009, 09:24 AM

I just asked Pat if she'd like to make this trip & she said, "Oh that sounds like fun."

I guess that means we can make it!

Charlie®

purple flash · 09-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Judy,
This is the trip we have been waiting on. Cant wait for all the details.
Count us in.
Susie