From Boyne to Traverse City for a fun day of exploring. Chuck did all the driving and played tour guide. Stopping first at a winery named Brys. Wine taste testing day for us. Tried Ice Wine $150 per bottle, it was amazing. Bought a $15 bottle of blush wine instead however. Then to the Old Mission Light House. 45th Parallel. Breezy and beautiful. Off to another winery named Black Star Farms. Sampled 5 more wines and got one that tasted like beer (for Chuck). Stop...

We left Wed. night 10/24/12 after Cheryl got off work. Drove up to Boyne Mtn. Bluegreen Resort. On Thurs. we toured Boyne City, Petosky, and Charlevoix for the day. We grabbed a bite at Cafe Sante in Boyne City. Later a cocktail on the outside patio at The Weathervane in Charlevoix. Walked around the town and sat by the docks. The last Summer like weather for the year, no jackets necessary, sunny and 70's. Grabbed some chocolate and back to our room for a mov...

Brooks' Sibling Getaway!

Cheryl's Birthday Weekend Getaway. Here's where we stayed: Lake Street Manor, 8569 Lake Street, Port Austin, MI 48467. http://www.lakestreetmanor.com/

Chuck and I were married today! Cheryl moved into Chuck's house on the East side of town and will sell her place in Novi.