The END of the Summer

Sophie is ready to go home! 

In fact, as I type this, we are in Fenton, MI beginning a convoluted trip south -- via Philly, Annapolis, Alexandria, thru Savannah and then home.

We had a delightful last week in Charlevoix.  First the sun was shining, and that was just fine.  Then, Jay and Phillip came up several times -- and they have promised to come to Florida for my birthday!  Barney Bishop and I had lunch.  New friends, Jennifer and Ed -- who have a condo on Round Lake -- invited Sophie and me over for a delightful evening.  Caught up with Fish and Susan, Lynn and Judy.  Had a late lunch with Ron and JoEllen and her parents.  Rick and BD came over from Cheboygan.  Had several mornings at coffee with Lou Hollow.  And, in addition to three fun days staying with Lou and Donna Diaz in Boyne City -- I got to go out and helm (on a tiller no less) their 41 foot sail boat.  What a thrill.

But, as ms Sophie's end will hint, it's all over even if the fat lady hasn't sung yet. 

Another great summer of good friends, good boating, too much food and drink -- and dreams of coming back next year.