Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Good friends

Not too often do folks from Iowa leave their home state and venture out and explore other states.  Maybe they go to Illinois or even Wisconsin ... but Michigan?  I guess the logic is ... with all this corn and livestock, why leave? Well we know a few brave souls from the Corn State who sneak out now and again and after a little coaxing our friends, Jim and Carol, did just that.  We met them last winter in Alabama and became travelling companions for the winter.  Staying in contact, we urged them to drive up and spend a few days with us this summer.   We all agreed on a date and before long they were at our door.

It was great to show them around South Haven and have them meet all our friends here at Cousins RV Park.  Easy to meet and easy to like, they fit in like family.  One thing we do have in common is our desire to try new eateries in the area.  The places we wanted to go to here in South Haven were packed as the Blueberry Festival was in full swing so we headed to Douglas and had a very nice meal at the Mad Dog Grille.  A fairly new place, the menu was interesting and service was great.  Not too pricey and even has an outdoor patio for dining under the stars.  I'd recommend it.

The time went by way too fast and before we knew it they had to return home.  But not without enjoying another common interest we have.  Casinos!  Since they were headed West we thought we'd follow them for a bit and stop at Four Winds Casino near the Indiana border.  Thinking it would be fun to we spend a couple of hours there and maybe even avoid leaving another donation to the Indian Nation.

We certainly had a great time, ate good, enjoyed a few blueberry treats (cookies, donuts, and coffee cake), and  are looking forward to seeing them again soon.

So as they headed west to Iowa we had plans to then head East.  Not home, but to another Indian casino ... this time at Battle Creek's Firekeepers Casino.  But the occasion wasn't gambling.  Stay tuned for the next part of a very busy day.

Still livin' the dream and enjoying our friends.

Phil

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