mackinaw or mackinac

This past weekend we spent some time on Mackinac Island 

[again like doughnut or donuts two ways to spell and both the same!?!? or am I just crazy]

It was the Repulican Leadership conference

and was really a fun weekend and interesting to hear all the speakers

totally amazes how well people can speak with limited or no notes

here comes the picture reel

A little cloudy on the way over to the island

The Grand Hotel

A little front porch party

cold party that is

Dinner on day one

Five courses and ten pieces of silverware

work from the outside in ;-)

The dining room

 Day two started with a walk

beautiful 

 a little exploring of the city

Must get some fudge!

and the second dinner

The waiters delivering the meal

Nice quick trip away!

Pure Michigan!