It has been an AMAZING day on Mackinac Island. You would not believe the weather we had! We could not have ordered better. We got here about 9 am and took horse drawn tours all around the sites. We spent time in the butterfly conservatory and The Grand Hotel and Fort Making and eating. We finally got back to Main St. And were sweat shirt shopping when the sales clerk said, "Were you catching a ferry tonight?" When Dad answered yes, she said, "well that was the last one!" We had no idea how late it had gotten, and after checking with all three ferriers, sure enough we had missed our chance to get back to the mainland. Of all four of us adults, none of us checked to see what time the last ferry left, much less what time it was while were out shopping! When we realized our fate, it became abundantly clear that we had better start our search for a room; it is peak season here and real estate is prime. By this time it is about 9:45 and the parties are beginning. And here we are with our stroller and toddlers in tow wandering around looking for a room. I can only imagine what people were thinking! We found the first hotel and when Dad immediately came straight back out I knew it wasn't good. The same thing happened three more times and I started to wonder how warm those all-important hoodies we bought were going to keep us sleeping outside with the horses! Finally we stopped at the Chippewa, which by this time was a very happening' place. We stood across the street while Dad inquired. After several painstaking minutes, Dad emerged. A room! But wait, not just any room. The clerk was able to check the whole island's room availability and confirm there was one room left - The Honeymoom Suite at the Chippewa. After hearing our patheticness they gave Dad the room for half- price (and let me tell you, that was enough.) So here we are, the six of us. Together in the honeymoon suite. On Mackinac Island. Unbelievable!
Blackerry's dying, so I will have to post pics tomorrow. Good thing I like these people!
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"this hotel room's got a lot of stuff. A laundry bag and a shoe shine cloth. 32 hangers and a touch tone phone with a light that comes on when I ain't home. Two big chairs sittin' side by side, a Holy Bible and a TV Guide. TV Guide, TV Guide, great God Almighty it's a TV Guide..."
It's 6:45 a.m. and I'm sitting here laughing out loud. Sounds like it was a wonderful day - I'm glad you didn't have to sleep with the horses. Love, Mimi/Mom
What an adventure. What a story... HA! With such a great ending. There you are in the best room on the island. So glad the weather was great, too. Can't wait to see all of your pictures when you're home! Love, Nana/Mom
It's always an adventure with Kim...
"Put in a quarter, turn out the light, Magic Fingers makes ya feel alright, feel alright, feel alright, Magic Fingers makes you feel alright..."
Sorry, but Brian has got me started singing...
Aren't vacation adventures fun! Sounds like Erin better take charge for the rest of the trip. You grown-ups need some child supervision.
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