Saturday - July 30

 WOW.....wish we could bottle up this gorgeous weather - 78 sunny with a gentle breeze.    The Amish and other fishermen were up and out fishing before dawn.    At least 8 boats near us all with a full crew.   One of the boats across from us is named "Buggy Maker"!   😀

 We had ham/eggs/toast/peaches for breakfast and then off on our bikes to Linwood Park.   What a lovely area - not only big park but surrounded by lovely homes (quite the scene back in the 20's according to guy out walking).    It is mainly a vacation mecca with families coming by the week, month, etc.   But also many permanent homes and so impressed with the patriotism of this town - everywhere we go, ole glory is proudly flying outside homes and businesses and on all the lamp posts (with 2 huge baskets of flowers, too).

Just one of many streets in Linwood Park and all around town flying our American flag

Back to Catrina, locked up the bikes and set off on foot for downtown - way more people than during the week.....lots of families out and a ton of Harley riders (several women riding solo and very few with helmets). 😠

We stopped at Woodstock and sat on the shady street enjoying our icy coffees....kept on walking and came upon Victory Park where a craft fair was going on.    Browsed thru the vendors and enjoyed a walk thru nice residential area along the water.

Some history of Vermilion in Victory Park

Stopped at Big Ed's old-fashioned soda/grill for chocolate milk shake (Mark) and chocolate malt (me) - very good stuff!    On home to just chill a bit.

Our kiddos are busy doing this 'n that today.....Anne, the boys, (human and fur) drove to the Indiana Dunes State Park where Gibson and Frankie had a ball in the water/sand.   

A nice frolic in the water

Brooke and Brady are helping Davis pack up his things and clean apartment as he's moving to a different apartment for the upcoming school year.    Drew is driving a Penske truck with all his belongings to Plano, TX and settle in his new apartment and continue on with the new job that he started in June - still virtual.   Philip and Ryan are helping a friend build a new deck.   Michael and Blair enjoyed the camp and doing things around their beach.    

Last night Blair performed at Comma (City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium - performing arts center) in the role of Dorothy....we heard she did a great job - she loves acting and was taking lessons in theater.

Dorothy (aka Blair)  

Another nice perk about Vermilion is the 8-minute walk to St. Mary's (we chatted with Drew along the way who was 3 hours from his new home).   And then 4:00 Mass with Father Paul Schreiner.    After over 2 years (since beginning of the pandemic), this is first time we've seen the offering of wine at communion time. 

We walked around downtown and checked out new boats that came in - this is such a happening place.   Our neighbors (couple on the 72' Ferretti that came in yesterday) said that the Vermilion River is the busiest river on the Great Lakes!    Wow....over 3,000 boats!   Plus all those coming and going like us.

Back to Catrina for our drinks, cheese and crackers on the bridge enjoying a nice breeze, people watching and listening to a band playing at Quaker Steak.

BLT's for supper hit the spot!    A beautiful Saturday in Vermilion.

Jim and Lydia are heading to Traverse City Michigan in their RV for a month's vacation.    Tonight they are at Kamp Komfort!   😊