Time is getting short for an open top tour of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. So, Elizabeth and I have decided to head north and all SSR owners are invited to join us.
The trip will explore the scenic fall beauty along the northern U.P. coastline viewing over a dozen lighhouses, Whitefish Point (Lighthouse and Museum) Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Copper Harbor (which includes Brockway Mt) as well as Escanaba in da moonlight
The dates for this spectacular are a meet and greet dinner at BJ's Restaurant, 990 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI on Fri Sept 24th at 6:00PM, ending with a goodbye lunch at Gobbler's Restaurant, 900 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, Michigan at noon on Tuesday, September 28th.
BTW, we've scheduled the overnight stops to allow those who cannot do the entire trip to either join or leave us a their convenience. Friday night of course will be in Gaylord, Saturday night in Paradise, Sunday night in Houghton, Monday night in Escanaba, and the final stop will be back in Gaylord for lunch on Tuesday.
Please let us know (via posting on this thread) if you are planning on joining us on this trip.
The hotels where we will be staying are listed below and at the time of this update have enough rooms to accomodate all of us but book your room as soon as possible.
Friday, September 24th.---Quality Inn--Gaylord--Ph. 989-732-7541
Saturday, September 25th.---Best Western--Paradise--Ph. 906-492-3770
Sunday, September 26th.---Super 8--Houghton--Ph. 906-482-2240
Monday, September 27th.---Econolodge---Escanaba--Ph.906-789-1066
Hoping to hear from all you SSR Fanatics...........
Glen and Elizabeth
OK, so far we have the following signed up and motels booked for this run:
Sorry.. we wont be able to make this one. It runs into my class reunion weekend (I wish I still had the same horse & buggy).
But I can tell anyone interested in going that you will have a good time with Glen & Elizabeth, excellent guides, beautiful area.
In fact they took us pretty much this same route into the UP a couple years ago, after the run that Marv & Judy had. So can highly recommend.
Sorry to miss our MI friends and a good time!
Sept. 24 dental appointment, 25th "dirt track shoot out" the Americans invade us to try and win our money at Saturday racenight (Latemodel).
Would have loved to come over for your run.
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Hey you guys and gals heading to the "UP",I spent many a day in copper harbor as a young lad of ten, back in the fifty's.Hot summer weather,but ice cold lake superior for sure!Great memories for me! Lived in Laurium,Calumet,MI. We left there when we were fifteen years old,a long time ago! Have fun Fanatics,sounds like a fantastic run for sure!! PS: My Father was a graduate mechanical engineer from Michigan Tech.Boeing brought him and us out to Washington State,we went back to live with Mom in 1952.What great friends I had as a young lad. Mostly Finish,Italian,solid rock salt of the earth people!God Bless them all and you guys too,be safe and enjoy Gods Country!
My SSR: 2005 Aqua Blur #18290 born date:11-19-04 a rare Aqua-Blur six speed
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Originally Posted by Cool Blue
Just made reservations for all 4 nights.
All went well.
Boy, I'm glad that you posted this, Judy. We hadn't seen where Glen had posted the hotels and were waiting for that info. So.....we will make our reservations tomorrow. Can't wait to go!!
Judy
My SSR: aqua blur 2005,born 11/01/04, Silver/Black 2004
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Originally Posted by downshifter
Boy, I'm glad that you posted this, Judy. We hadn't seen where Glen had posted the hotels and were waiting for that info. So.....we will make our reservations tomorrow. Can't wait to go!!
Judy
It's usually the other way around. I am usually the last to find out anything and that's because you and Dee inform me. See ya all soon.
My SSR: 2005 Aqua Blur #18290 born date:11-19-04 a rare Aqua-Blur six speed
O.k., our reservations are made and we are ready to get on the road!! Just an update, the first night in Gaylord at the Quality Inn, Please get your reservations in because they have a Soccer tournament in town and the rooms are limited there.
Glen and Elizabeth, thanks again for doing this for us, and as for the rest of you, why aren't you going with us?????????? CHECK OUT the first post for the hotels info!!
Judy
We would love to go but we have soccer games to attend along with school and homework. Hope everyone has a great time. Wish we could make it. We will be watching for the pictures to be posted.
My SSR: aqua blur 2005,born 11/01/04, Silver/Black 2004
Scott,
Was just about to get on your case.... Looked every day, waiting for you and Karen to sign up. Michigan is one of the greatest places to be this time of the year. We offer so much. Thank you so much Glen & Elizabeth. We would never be doing this on our own.
My SSR: Black 03, Vin#0168, License Plate-"DRMRIDE". Woodward Dream Cruise Veteran 04-05-06-07-08-09&10
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Originally Posted by Cool Blue
Scott,
Was just about to get on your case.... Looked every day, waiting for you and Karen to sign up. Michigan is one of the greatest places to be this time of the year. We offer so much. Thank you so much Glen & Elizabeth. We would never be doing this on our own.
My SSR: #1740 - Yellow ~ Built 11-18-2003 Took Delivery 12/05/2003
I'll be thinking of you all when I do my solo Oregon/Northern California lighthouse run - ON THE SAME WEEKEND!
I'll be doing a "Covered Bridges" tour (Cottage Grove area) in the morning and then the Lighthouses in the afternoon!
Umpqua River Lighthouse
Cape Arago
Coquille River
Cape Blanco
Pelican Bay
For a number of years, "Cleft of the Rock" was the only official private lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. That all changed when Bill Cady decided to have a lighthouse added onto his current home in 1990. Then in 1997, Mr. Cady moved the home to its current location, perched on the corner of a 100 foot cliff above the Pacific Ocean. This octagonal tower is 141 feet above the ocean and can be seen from as far as eleven miles away.
Sorry 'bout the hijack...
After receiving approval from the federal government, this house was lit for the first time at 11:03 pm on July 4th, 1999. The lamp is a fixed acrylic Fresnel lens. It turns on at dusk and off at dawn.
If you would like to see this lighthouse, simply visit Brookings Harbor. No more instructions are needed, and you shouldn't have any problem finding it! We will also remind you that this is a private lighthouse, and the privacy of its owner should be respected.
My SSR: Black 03, Vin#0168, License Plate-"DRMRIDE". Woodward Dream Cruise Veteran 04-05-06-07-08-09&10
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Originally Posted by HarleyGuy
Hey folks!
Time is getting short for an open top tour of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. So, Elizabeth and I have decided to head north and all SSR owners are invited to join us.
The trip will explore the scenic fall beauty along the northern U.P. coastline viewing over a dozen lighhouses, Whitefish Point (Lighthouse and Museum) Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Copper Harbor (which includes Brockway Mt) as well as Escanaba in da moonlight
The dates for this spectacular are a meet and greet dinner at BJ's Restaurant, 990 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI on Fri Sept 24th at 6:00PM, ending with a goodbye lunch at Gobbler's Restaurant, 900 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, Michigan at noon on Tuesday, September 28th.
BTW, we've scheduled the overnight stops to allow those who cannot do the entire trip to either join or leave us a their convenience. Friday night of course will be in Gaylord, Saturday night in Paradise, Sunday night in Houghton, Monday night in Escanaba, and the final stop will be back in Gaylord for lunch on Tuesday.
Please let us know (via posting on this thread) if you are planning on joining us on this trip.
The hotels where we will be staying are listed below and at the time of this update have enough rooms to accomodate all of us but book your room as soon as possible.
Friday, September 24th.---Quality Inn--Gaylord--Ph. 989-732-7541
Saturday, September 25th.---Best Western--Paradise--Ph. 906-492-3770
Sunday, September 26th.---Super 8--Houghton--Ph. 906-482-2240
Monday, September 27th.---Econolodge---Escanaba--Ph.906-789-1066
Hoping to hear from all you SSR Fanatics...........
Glen and Elizabeth
OK, so far we have the following signed up and motels booked for this run:
Anyone that is familar with Michigan knows that this is a once in a life time trip/cruise that Glen and Elizabeth has put together for us. If you want to see a picturesque part of the U.S. that most people have never seen, this is your chance!
My SSR: 05 Silver 1SB, Born on 08/25/04, Lighted WindsuppSSR, Flowmaster 40, Black Wheels w/ Firestone Tires
Lighthouse tour
Mary called me today about staying with them on our way to the Finger Lakes Tour. We talked about the Lighthouse Tour the following weekend. So guess what, I made reservations and we will join you for this tour. We decided we may never get up this way again and are going to try to make the best of it.
Hope you don't have any hail because we are bringing Dee's Aqua Blur. Don't think my insurance would like two hail claims in one year.
My SSR: Black 03, Vin#0168, License Plate-"DRMRIDE". Woodward Dream Cruise Veteran 04-05-06-07-08-09&10
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Originally Posted by silverssr05
Mary called me today about staying with them on our way to the Finger Lakes Tour. We talked about the Lighthouse Tour the following weekend. So guess what, I made reservations and we will join you for this tour. We decided we may never get up this way again and are going to try to make the best of it.
Hope you don't have any hail because we are bringing Dee's Aqua Blur. Don't think my insurance would like two hail claims in one year.
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