A short trip to the Post Office and the Bank... (Michigan)

[Shoeman]

Something about a Wing and the Road The above mentioned trip started around 7am a week ago Monday. Wife's on the way to work and I head to the Post Office. (60 some miles from home) Next stop, Sebawing Traffic was non-existent with the exception of Sugar Beet trucks feeding the Pioneer Plant. Gald to see the little rascals back in school. The sugar dust was quite intense. As I pulled out of the complex all I could taste is sugar. Next stop Bayport. Most of these towns along our "Thumb" are sleepy little drinking Towns with a fishing problem. Caseville Well, that's the third one I found so far. One of course in KW, the second on Put-in-Bay, Ohio and now this one The trip through Port Austin was uneventful. 3 boats in the Harbor and a Ghost Town. Off to round the horn toward Grindstone City. Grindstone was a hub of activity in the late 1800's through the late 20's with its Grindstone quarries These stones are all over town and decorate many front lawns. Again reduced to a Fishing Village Heading South (toward home), Point Au Barques Lighthouse. It and a marker about 2 miles offshore warn sailors of the rocky shoal that extends into Lake Huron. Even with today's GPS and Mapware it still claims several boats each season for those wanting to shortcut the shoreline. Here's the old Coast Guard Station in Harbor Beach I'm a fool for Lighthouses. One more, this one in Port Sanilac. I had originally planned to go through Port Huron and down the St Clair River, but wanted to beat Rush Hour. Total trip 335 miles and got home just before my wife did.

[530ktm]

Great pictures, I wish I could find this kind of adventure going to the post office out where I live.

[Kiwi]

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

[Kit Carson]

Nice ride, nice photos. Good deal we can post them now without going to photo bucket or something.

[crabbywinger]

You should have stopped in Port Hope and had a LeRoy burger. Hopefully some of my riding buds and I will make it there on Friday. We ride around the Thumb most of the time. Great pics and great day for a ride. Take care.

Crabby Bob

[Rick Mays]

Just about any trip on a motorcycle can turn into a full day of fun, sometimes it has even caused some trouble for guys! Honey, going to the store, be right back and two days later they come home............ hmmmmmmmm I have been guilty of that one! Cool photos and hope you get out to the Post Office a whole lot more!

[Shoeman]

You should have stopped in Port Hope and had a LeRoy burger. Hopefully some of my riding buds and I will make it there on Friday. We ride around the Thumb most of the time. Great pics and great day for a ride. Take care. Crabby Bob

Quite familiar with the Port Hope Hotel. Awesome food! I docked my boat in Harbor Beach from 98 through 05 and hit all the local flavors. Another stand-out is the Pasta House in Kinde, Hunters in Harbor Beach and the old Dorsey House on Wildcat and 136. Like Rick said, a short trip can turn into days...lol. My recent trip up the Western Shore ended up across the Bridge. After the 9th day my wife "suggested" I should start thinking about heading toward home. (more like telling me!) Of course 60+mph winds kept me in St Ignace for another day. Sounds to me like a RTE is in order! We've done some to the Toledo Docks (for some awesome scallops), Catawba, Jerry's on Wamplers Lake in the Irish Hills, ect. Our usual stops include some of the wineries, although those are followed up with the cage to collect the wares...

[BamaDirtPilot]

If you hadn't said, I would have guessed Maine with all the Light Houses.... thanks for sharing.

[fredfirefighter]

I live in Tawas City and always do a ride around the thumb area of lower MI every year. I hope to do that next week as the weather looks good and I'll have my new Windbender on the Wing to try out. Love the pictures. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to a good burger in Port Hope.

Fred

[wingleader09]

Really nice pictures Shoeman, thanks for posting!

[Shoeman]

I live in Tawas City and always do a ride around the thumb area of lower MI every year. I hope to do that next week as the weather looks good and I'll have my new Windbender on the Wing to try out. Love the pictures. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to a good burger in Port Hope.

Fred

Tawas, eh?

I used to own the 2nd house north of the Redwood between Tawas and Oscoda.

Actually planned on riding up there this afternoon and do the Loud/Cooke Dam, Bamfield circle for the weekend.

Seems a little chilly down here in the ghetto and I'm sure even colder up your way. Any leaves yet, or did they come down with all this wind?