Frankfort--The Fourth of July

Today is Sunday, the Fourth of July and we are in our house in Frankfort, in the middle of all of the beach, parade and firework action.

Thursday we left beautiful Charlevoix to come the 70 miles south to Frankfort.  It was a gorgeous ride because the Lake was “flat”…which means Emery can crank up the boat and run it at 26 miles per hour with no bouncing around….he loves it!!

Friday we met with Lary, the owner of the house and he showed us around and how everything works.  I plan to write a whole blog about the house tomorrow, so stay tuned for pictures and stories.  The best thing is this house has four porches, and they are wonderful!!!

Yesterday Frankfort had its Fourth of July parade right down our street.    We had invited some folks from Jacobson’s Marina to join us on the front porch, so we had front row center seats for viewing.  There were fire trucks and horses and police cars and veterans and antique cars and even a float or two in the 40 minute spectacle.  Attached are pictures from the event, which was heavily attended by surprisingly large numbers of people.

Tonight is the fireworks display which is shot off from the north breakwater wall.  We plan to watch, using special 3-D glasses, from the boat.  Jacobson’s Marina is having a big barbeque event today so it will be festive.  Happy Fourth of July, God Bless America!!!