Ah, Retirement!

Julie threw me a surprise party on Thurs night for a few friends and family members.  Wish we could have had more but room codes did not allow for more guests.  I was completely surprised and it was a wonderful time.  Thank you to all who came and I wish it could have been more.

Just had to get going on Sat morning and it turns out that was not the best decision.  All is well but a lesson learned....we have lots of time and no need to rush!
So there were thunderstorms way over in western Wisconsin at 6 AM when we departed Muskegon. Over the past few weeks they had fallen apart as they came across the lake.  So given the warnings were over there (and none here) we thought let's go and they will fall apart.  Got caught between White Lake and Pentwater.  First fog rolled in, then rain (lots of it!), lightning, and wind.  4 or 5 sailboats were around us too.  Probably good it was foggy so we couldn't see the dark clouds coming!!  We were blessed with a safe weathering of the storm.  We will wait next time....

So as I (Tom) write this we are in Manistee slipped along the river walk.  A real nice spot.  Went for a dinghy ride around Manistee Lake yesterday.  Very industrial and only saw 2-3 other boats out.

Went to BlueFish restaurant last night.  Wow, excellent ribeye, augrautin potatoes, veggies and a nice cocktail selection to start the dinner with.  They surprised me with a special dessert for my retirement!