My First Rally ....Maybe....?

Where Am I Headin' You Say.....

Hint...It's A Trailer Rally...



Tin Can Tourists Vintage Trailer Rally
At Port Crescent State Park

This Would be My First Vintage Trailer Rally...I've wanted to go ever since I read about them over Three Years ago when I bought my Trailer...I am Sooo...excited to finally get the chance to go to one here in Michigan....

There's Only One Small Hitch...well a couple of "hitches", including the hitch "D

See, I would have to get the trailer on the Hitch, and back it out of my driveway...and to Port Crescent State Park Three Hours from My House....By Myself, My Husband had to go out of town for a Job..:(..But, I really want to Go!...and I' am an Independent Women...A women . of Today...
well, let's not go crazy here..."D...but, " darn- it" I Really want to go...

..Hmmmm...(thinking to myself here...)

Never Hitched it to the truck myself, never , back'd it in or out of a parking space..
Am I up for it?...Well let me go out and see, I have watched my husband several times...how hard can it be...."D

I will let you know...I have to practice , to get there Friday early afternoon...

What Do You Think? Should I give a Go On My Own?

I will be back later today to let you know what I decide "D

Greetings from Our Michigan Vacation

Had A Wonderful Vacation with My Whole Family!

My Daughter and Son were able to come :D

We had a Wonderful time....

Kayaking, Hiking, Fishing, Sunning and Just Relaxing

Also, I have to mention, I met a New Friend Along the way, her name is Kim...HI YA Kim! ( you can leave a comment at the end of this post if you like, so I know You came by...:D, or E-Mail if you like....I will E-Mail later today, I miss you all ready! )

She already has a twin....named Kate, but, I think "I " am her twin :D, we hit it off right away. You know the meeting, get chatting, don't stop and just feel like you have always known each other, and are simply catching up on things going on in each others lives
Of Course, I told her all about the world I have found in Blogging, and all the Wonderful and Creative gals I have met here.

Just getting back into my "Groove" again since returning home last Sunday
Unpacked and Cleaned Up Until our next Trip, I have finished and shipped out
17 Tags for Elizabeth's Vintage Post Card "Wish You Were Here" Tag Swap, (hint...the Top "Greeting From Grand Haven" is the vintage postcard that Inspired the Vintage Post Card Swap "Wish You Were Here"
I will Post all the Cards as soon as I get them...I can't wait to see them all! :D

A Day At the Beach

And A Mermaid Too...

Kayaking at Hamlin Lake adjacent to Lake Michigan

Memories in the Making :D

Wild Life at Ludington State Park

Michigan has So Much to Offer if you Love the Great Outdoors

We took a four mile walk to the Big Sable Point Light House, Notice the Sandals...Most of the Trail is Sand...so I prefer to start off with Sandals, then I don't have to carry heavy shoes..."hey Fam...Wait-Up..."

This Is Why I Stay In The Back..."D...You Have the Best Views! "D

Almost There.....

Yeah....Were' Here!

We Were Greeted by the Light House Host/Keeper with "Welcome to My Home" , these Wonderful people Volunteer Two Weeks of there Summer, to stay in the Lighthouse to keep the Lighthouse History Alive

On The Way Up...

Can't See Your Pretty Face....Oh, That's Better.....

My Handsome Guys!




A View of the Fog House

Heading back down...

This Piece of Driftwood seemed to be Pointing..."This Way Back"...
What Do You Think?

Walking back to Camp...boy, did we work-up an appetite!

Better Get Dinner Started

Next Post, "In the Tin Can Kitchen"...

Thank - You for Coming By...

Have A Sunshiny Kind of Day!

:D
Christine

New Logo Button Thanx - I'm On The Road Again!

I would like to also thank finally Miriam @ Made Right Designs ....and I think she really "made it right"...right the way I wanted it! Thank You Miriam! I would highly recommend her for any of your Custom Graphics ideas. Let her know what you are looking for, and she will come up with something very special for you! And she is SO Easy to work with! You can find Miriam 's talented Shop on Etsy And she has a blog, made.right.guide with tutorials on how to make gift boxes from her vintage inspired papers. That's how I found her, and I am so glad I did! Thanx Miriam for creating something especially for me!

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

I have another post to add today, see, now I can't seem to stop blogging....:D

I am packing for my First Camping Trip of the Season. Woohooooooo! :D I'm So Excited!

First UP the Lake Michigan Scenic Highway to Ludington then back down to Grand Haven, where we will be camping right on the Beach of Lake Michigan! From Sunday , June 6th til June 12th,...then off to Irish Hills, Michigan to Heluva Good 400 Sprint Cup Series @ Michigan International Speepway! I'm Off to the Races! We will tail gate in the Tin Can, and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the excitement of Nascar! And Adam Sandler will be the Grand Marshall, I can hear him now, "Gentelmen, Start Your Engines!" I can't Wait!Since I don't leave til next Sunday, I will have Loads of Pics of My Trailer as I pack throughout the week. I have changed a few things, bought a few things, rearranged a few other things , well you get the picture "D....I would love to show you!
So, Please Come On Back when you get the chance! :D


Miles of Smiles !
Christine

It's Good To Be Safe At Home!

"There's nothing half so pleasant as coming home again.” Mary Elizebeth Sangster

"When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home” Thornton Wilder

Let me start by saying HELLO and Thanx! to all you gals that have sent encouraging words throughout my " Hit or Miss" blogging.
I really didn't mean to, I just never seemed to make the time to do it! How'z that for the truth ;D! That's Me , being Christine... I'm like that...:D...
But now that summer has officially wound down,; Labor Day has come and gone, Kids and my " College Kids" are back to school, and things seem to take on a slower pace, I have begun to miss blogging itself, and all you wonderful gals who seem to have it all organized, from their Day Jobs, selling on Etsy, Crafting, running a household , taking time for themselves and their families, and still keep up on their blogs! Phew, my hats So Off to you! Tell me your Secrets!
Through this world of blogging, I have found that I am not as Organized as I thought! :D
That's ok for me, but, I really don't ever want to hurt any ones feelings by just going away....and that I did :D, Sometimes it takes work to being a friend, not in a bad way...but, others feelings are very important to me, and I do feel bad for not keeping in touch, I did'nt realize how many friends I had til I dropped off for a while ;D, I So Very Much Appreciate All Your Good Wishes and Heartfelt Words!

Well , I'm back, If you'll have me...:D, I Hope I can pass on some Fun and a Smile to all you gals out there that think my blog was worth a visit!

Thanx Bunches!

A Bundle of Hugs and a Bushel of Smiles to you All!

Christine

Happiness ....

Hi, haven't posted lately....enjoying summer and family, so I thought I would post this Art I found on Etsy. If you like, Click on the Word HAPPINESS to go to the artist's blog. This sentiment, is So True!

Hope you are having a Wonderful Summer!

Christine

Route 66 ~ A Road Trip Through The Past ~

Almost Done! I Promise, I will be posting my "Big Reveal" very soon!

Until then, I'm planning my first trip...

The Mother Road - Route 66

Have you ever made this trip? Do you have any stories or tips you can give me?









This is the video that made me cry! Yes, I am totally corny, and unfortunately, because my kids aren't kids anymore, I seemed to have missed this wonderful Pixar movie! The story is based around the vehicles and buildings of the old route 66. I'm going out to rent it today. Is says so much about the times we're livin in doesn't it?