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Jim Thompson and I had a good time attending the Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club’s spring show . It was perfect for a cool rainy memorial day weekend in Raleigh NC. The biggest draw was a huge modular layout in HO Scale (1:87). Modules from several chapters of the “Sipping and Switching Society” were…
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L. Frank Baum spent summers near Holland where he wrote some of the Wizard of Oz stories.
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Today we watch the SS Badger head out across Lake Michigan, discover a huge water powered battery, visit four Michigan lights, and watch the sunset in Holland. 07 September 2025 – Sunday Rose early to get photos of a sailboat and the Badger leaving Ludington Harbor. A wooden yacht heads out past the breakwater light.…
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Today we travel southwest across Michigan’s lower peninsula from Gaylord to Ludington on the shore of Lake Michigan. 06 September 2025 – Saturday 0935 73,911 48°F Leave Gaylord in the rain. 1023 73,946 49°F Kalkaska, MI Cherry Street Market where we stocked up on fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. Left at 1039 1150 74,015 55°F…
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The last day, of three, where we visited harbors and lighthouses along the western shore of Lake Huron. Places to visit around Harrisville is today’s focus. 28 August 2025 – Thursday 0940 73,780 62°F Leave the Alcona Brew Haus Harvest HostWe would definitely stay here again. I’d even stop for lunch or dinner if we…
