tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33104679.post6761194277558036436..comments2023-04-26T04:12:21.853-05:00Comments on Guilford Road: IloveyouI'mcrying: Mackinac Island, Part IAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780332353141865219noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33104679.post-79462738895083863482009-06-16T06:56:09.578-05:002009-06-16T06:56:09.578-05:00Welcome home!
This blog brought back so many mem...Welcome home! <br /><br />This blog brought back so many memories of our trip to Mackinac Island. Sorry, I should have told you about the GH. We never went inside either.<br /><br />Ann-Marie bought a butterfly necklace and I bought a butterfly bracelet to remember our visit at the island.<br /><br />Looking forward to part 2.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493939450785049827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33104679.post-17471460456743544272009-06-15T08:24:27.781-05:002009-06-15T08:24:27.781-05:00I didn't even know that have condos on the isl...I didn't even know that have condos on the island that you can rent. We love Mackinac too --glad you had a good time. Can't wait to hear more!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13133845211288773829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33104679.post-83359218951430989602009-06-14T09:53:49.016-05:002009-06-14T09:53:49.016-05:00Mackinac Island.
Never been there Alice.
But when...Mackinac Island.<br />Never been there Alice.<br /><br />But when it was time to help Elizabeth Rapuleng in South Africa, via a plea from a friend in Amsterdam (originally from Wisconsin), and aided by flyers immediately produced and emailed from Pucon, Chile (another friend), and I met a woman named Alice, who wanted to help an orphan named Moali....<br /><br />well, I thought you should know ALL those acquaintences grew from travel with a group called Up With People (travelled with them 2 years and hit 46 states, but NOT Michigan).<br /><br />The group was organized and started at ....<br />Mackinac Island.<br /><br />I would not know YOU if it were not for that Island.<br /><br />Years later, I bought a home with huge roses in front. I ripped them out, to the consternation of neighbors who viewed them for decades before I came.<br /><br />I replaced them all with Butterfly Bushes. And all summer, butterflies of every color, size, and shape, whispered their wings as soft air currents moved them around the bushes outside my window.<br />My home was a flappy butterfly heaven and all the neighbors came to view a new beauty.<br /><br />It was living artistry and mesmerized all who walked by.<br /><br />In the picture of "Open Wings" on your shoulder, I was reminded of the thousands of butterfly liltings and landings at that home of yesterdays.<br /><br />Your picture of that Open Wings in beautiful blue butterfly splendor, is now in my memory and titled:<br />"Alice in Wonderland".<br /><br />When you are home and plan a new vacation in just 12 years or more, :) , check out the Phipps Observatory in Pittsburgh.<br />They have butterfly gardens to die for.<br /><br />I am glad you "pulled a Lois" before leaving. I am pulling for her in prayers, and I hope she is doing well.<br /><br />Blessings to you, Darren, and the girls and parents.<br /><br /><br />Ps. Lilacs are my favorite flower and the fragrance is always in my home via candle, when the flowers are gone. They all frosted this year.Danny Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731548467946648156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33104679.post-49533158290510193182009-06-14T07:36:19.503-05:002009-06-14T07:36:19.503-05:00So glad you had a good time! Brett and I loved th...So glad you had a good time! Brett and I loved the butterfly museum, too - it's so unique! <br /><br />Yeah, the GH is a super-snobby place. We only got to see part of the outside...because we took a paid tour of the island! Our guide even insinuated the "snobbiness" factor. Did you know you can't eat any meals there in casual clothes?! You have to "dress" for all meals - let Brett out right there, let me tell you! <br /><br />Oh well! I also can't believe you got a ticket - stinks! Don't they WANT people to vacation there? :-)<br /><br />Great pics, girl! So happy you were able to have a fun getaway!!!Ann-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514049768979005799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33104679.post-2565529001073279742009-06-13T15:09:56.468-05:002009-06-13T15:09:56.468-05:00I am loving these pics! Takes me back to many a su...I am loving these pics! Takes me back to many a summer spent in Michigan with. You guys were smart in getting that new camera before all these great events: i.e. Lucy's graduation and the trip to MI! So sorry to hear about the ticket and crazy rules of the not so grand hotel. Bummer. But looks like you stayed at a gorgeous place - what a sunset view you had! Can't wait to read/see more!Melanienoreply@blogger.com