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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Sun., 9/24/23, Breakfast at the Hen House, stopped in West Branch on way. home, met guy named Bill and got to pray with him, Max, Bruce, Melissa came over,


We all went to breakfast at the Hen House Restaurant in the morning.  We had to wait outside for about 15 minutes for a table big enough for 8.  Bill, Jean, Kathy, Jeff, Mel, Betty, Bill and I went out by the road to wave when we saw Phil and Julie going by with their 5th wheel.  They rolled down their windows and were yelling back to us and waving.  We got a table shortly after that.  Our breakfasts were yummy. 

We all packed up after we got back to the campground.  It didn't take long to be ready to go.
Bill drove the motorcycle up and got it latched in right away.  I helped put the tie downs on.
Mel and Betty came over to say goodbye.  We finished the last minute stuff, then went to everyone's campsite and told them goodbye.  Then we went and dumped our tanks and left for home.  We stopped at a Walmart in West Branch to find UTZ brand chips.  All they had was pretzels, so we got those.  Kathy told us she get them at a Walmart in Florida and they are so good, especially the barbecue chips.  On our way in, were walking and saw a guy getting off his motorcycle.  We said hi and started talking.  He told us how his dad just died and how he had 10 days with him before he passed to talk with him.  He also started telling us about his grandma who was a Christian.  He had lots of good memories of her.  We asked him if he believed in Jesus and he said yes.  He said he hadn't been going to church though. We told him about CMA and how there was a chapter in West Branch.  He was excited to get the information so he can go.  He wanted nice people to ride with.  I asked him if he wanted us to pray with him and he said yes.  We prayed about all the things we had talked about and for God to lead him and guide his steps.  It was definitely a God moment and we were so thankful for God doing that.  He was going in for snacks and so were we.  When we came out he was by his bike again and we said goodbye.  Then we left and headed the rest of the way home.  I went back and made ground bologna sandwiches and got some chips to go with it.  Also got a few Milky Way miniature sized bars for our dessert.  So nice to be able to fix lunch while traveling.  I did wait for Bill to get off the expressway and on a country road.  We got home and unloaded the camper right away.  It went so fast and isn't so tiring with only two steps instead of 5.  Bill carried the heavy baskets of freezer and refrigerator stuff.  I did laundry right away.  Melissa called and Bruce and Max were heading over to shoot with Bill.  She was driving separate because she was going to stop at Tim Horton's and get a coffee and wanted to know if I wanted one.  I had already drank coffee so didn't have her get me one.  It sure was sweet of her though.  She and I played 3-13 in the camper while the guys got everything ready to shoot and practiced using the skeet shooter.  They called us to come watch after we were done with the Kings.  It was fun watching them shoot and hit some of them.  That seems like it would be very hard to me.  
We all picked up the pieces we found in the yard afterward.  It was lots of fun.  Max is so happy getting to do this and so good at it.  I love his big smile while doing it.  He held Kit Kat on the deck after they were done cleaning the guns.  Melissa and I finished our last hand of 3-13.  I won, but she sure caught up and almost tied me.  We had so much fun.  I talked to Vikki a couple of times.  I texted with Jacob and I'm praying he feels better quickly.  I sure do love my family.  

 

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Sat., 9/23/23, Breakfast with CMA friends for RFS donation, nice motorcycle ride, pizza at Buccilli's, motorcycle ride around Houghton Lake and by Higgins Lake, Chili dinner and potluck, campfire and devotion

Breakfast cooked by the West Branch Chapter to raise money for CMA through donations

Peyton at her friend Ava's house
Eli at the Tim Hawkins concert with the lead singer who sang Big Big House
Our Saturday Ride with Jeff Wheeler leading.  It was in the 70's and such a beautiful ride
 
 
Some pretty color
 
 
 
Houghton Lake
 
In the parking lot of Buccilli's
Having good pizza at Buccilli's
After we ate, Jeff took Bill and I on a motorcycle ride around Houghton Lake.  It was just beautiful.  We went by Wes and Gayla's campground they stayed at at Higgins Lake
Adam putting Claire's corsage on her.  Lots of pictures from Homecoming night that Vikki took.  They went to Outback afterward and Adam texted me that he loved the bread.  
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Sawyer, Adam and Claire
Claire and her dad
 
 
Cute picture of Kimmy and Adam 
 
In the morning, we went to Julie and Phil's campsite for breakfast cooked by the West Branch chapter to raise money for Run for the Son.  They took donations for breakfast.
We had pancakes and sausage.  At 10, Jeff, Don, Dawn, Marie, her hubby, Tony, Bill and I went on a 130 mile motorcycle ride, then met up with the people who rode off road vehicles
for lunch at Buccilli's for pizza and breadsticks.  It was delicious.  There were 30 of us there.  After we ate, Jeff Wheeler, Bill and I went for a motorcycle ride around Houghton Lake and then by Higgins Lake and the campground Wes, Gayla, Barb and Ron stayed at.  They had already left for home by that time.  When we got back to our campground, we sat outside and visited for a while, then we started getting things ready for our chili/potluck.  I had chili going in the crockpot, then also had more in containers in the refrigerator.  I put that all in a pot and warmed it up on the induction burner on the stove in the camper.  It worked so great.  
I will be using that lots.  The girls and families had given me one for Mother's Day one year and I always packed it in bubble wrap and kept it in the camper.  Now I have that one for an extra burner when we have big get togethers and don't have to all it but can keep it at home.
This camper is so easy and so much fun to stay in.  Julie came over to see if she could help with anything and carried the carrier Vikki had given me over to the potluck.  I had it filled right up.  I made some Cole slaw and Banana Cream Pudding dessert so Bill came and helped me carry that and the chili over.  Julie made white chili which was really good but a little spicy for me.  I ate it but my mouth was burning a little.  The banana cream pudding dessert was a big hit.  We cleaned up afterward, then all sat around the campfire til 11 at night.  Mike gave a good devotion.  Such a fun and caring group of friends.  

Friday, September 22, 2023

Friday, 9/22/23, Packed last minute stuff, headed to St Helen, Spent the day and evening with wonderful friends!

Saw some pretty color on our drive to the campground 
 

Didn’t take long to get all set up
Visited all afternoon at our camper. Snacked on summer sausage, Cheese and crackers, then Kathy brought us some Hershey mini candy bars
Wes, Gayla, Betty, Mel, Ron, Barb, Jeff, Kathy and I at Fire Station Restaurant 
Nice campfire and fellowship in the evening. Phil,Julie, Jeff, Kathy, Jeannie, and Bill
Jeff, Kathy, Jean, Bill, Betty and Mel
Bill with the group 
 

We got ready, packed last minute stuff, Billed loaded the motorcycle on the trailer while I watered plants and fed birds. I made PB&J’s for our breakfast on the trip. We left at 10 and saw some pretty color on our drive. It was beautiful out and in the mid 70’s.  Bill said the camper drove great hauling the trailer.  We got to the campground at 11;10 and set up nice and fast.  I was just finishing setting out the coffee pot when Wes, Gayla, Ron and Bev came to visit.  Jeff and Kathy came over too.  We had fun visiting and hanging out together. Mike from Messiah Motor Sports came over for a while too.  I passed out Hickory Stick, cheese and crackers to snack on and pops for those who wanted one.  I called Melissa so she could tell me her dream about grandma (my mom).  It was such a good one.  I loved hearing her tell about it and how real it seemed.  At 4:30, we went to the restaurant for dinner.  Almost everyone got Cod, but Bill got chicken strips and I got chicken stir fry.  When we headed back, Julie and Phil were ahead of us pulling their fifth wheel.  After they got settled in, we all went to their campfire and hung out til 10.  Such great friends to spend time with. Kenzie face timed me.