The Turner Family

Looking for an opportunity to camp in our new RV before the summer closes and fall activities begin, we got lucky with a final minute reservation -- the last available site -- at Yankee Springs State Recreation Area , on Gun Lake . Packing, then driving an hour southwest, pulling into the site, we were setup in no time and swimming soon after. This trip's purpose was to familiarize ourselves with the workings of the rig before our planned big trip next summer, and the whole endeavor proved successful. The refrigerator and freezer worked cold and flawlessly, the stovetop boiled water, the microwave reheated coffee, and we slept with just the vents and windows open on Friday, but the air conditioner blowing freezing cold Saturday night. Another nice feature included the space to unwind, stretch out, or change one's own scenery as you're traveling. A quick cleanup and loading later, departure this morning from the campground was quick: overall, a comfortable success. Thanks

Considering everyone's schedules, culinary and libationary interests, and worldwide locations, the Turner / Novak / Schumey / Crocker / Simon / Miller clans celebrated Bil and Kay Turner's 50th anniversary on June 29th --  six weeks after the actual date, but not a moment too late --  at the Waldorff Brewpub and Bistro . With guests traveling from South Haven and Traverse City, Hartford and Franklin, Amsterdam and Accra, all present honoring the couple were filled with good cheer and good food alike. Mazel tof Eagle Turners. Chris getting the scoop on RV ownership from cousin Shea. Self-inflicted photograph? The invocation by Glen. The proprietor chatting up the honoree. The surviving Novak sibs. The Accra Turners. Cousins Jack and Sarah. Whoa, that's a good looking family. Turner children. Fees Road Turners. Is it a movie premier in Cannes? The over-exposed, paparrazi shot. Traverse City represents. As does Rockford. And Har