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Single Gal Adventures  

secret_lade 49F
14097 posts
2/27/2021 6:24 pm
Single Gal Adventures

The Spawn is at her dad's house this weekend so I ended up trekking out alone get my view of the blue ice.

It is definitely past it's peak....

But it was a beautiful, sunshiny day and it felt good get out. It's amazing how good the sun can make me feel.

Is it psychological?

Is it the vitamin D?

I don't know.... But, I knew it was going be an amazing day.

I was doing 83 on the expressway when a cardinal flew across the road right in front of me. It caught my attention immediately, and, yes, I am one of those people who see symbolism in the happenings around me.

I've been struggling a little for a while now, feeling alone, a little stressed out from work, anxieties in the changes that are happening with my ....

Then I saw that cardinal, and I knew everything was going be ok.

I was not alone.

I got Mackinaw and there were a shit ton of people there, once again. I didn't actually think I was going to find a parking spot, but one opened right up in just the right spot.

Luck was on my side...

The ice is on it's decline, definitely nothing like it looked when it was peak, but the weather has been warming up and we've been getting periods of snow and rain so I knew the conditions wouldn't be ideal. I could still see the hint of blue, though.

I've shared my pic's of the bridge on here before, so today I thought I'd share the lighthouse. (Seeing as how the ice was subpar.)





I stopped at the Dixie Saloon to have a<b> beer </font></b>and a burger when I was done.

Timing was perfect, I got right in and the place filled up quickly after I got there.

I had received a text from Boss #2 asking me where I kept the letter head when I heard a voice from off to my right.

"It don't bother you to eat out alone?"

I looked over and there was a guy turned toward me with a drink in his hand.

"Not really, not any more than it bothers you to sit alone over there and drink."

"I see your point."

"Besides, it's a pain in the ass when you're trying to eat and make small talk at the same time."

I laughed, he chuckled, then turned back to what he was doing. I finished my text back to Boss #2 and ate my fries.

I'm pretty sure he was trying to invite himself over to where I was sitting, but the guy was oozing arrogance and bad cologne... The last thing I needed was to be blinded by the light reflecting off his belt buckle too.

The only cliché stereotype missing was a giant mustache....

Feeling somewhat accomplished, I finished my meal and headed home. In all, it was a pleasant Saturday.

I even got a nap in to boot!

Happy Saturday!

secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/2/2021 4:55 pm

    Quoting citizen4722:
    I've not been exposed, I'm 'shielding'(quarantining) as I'm at higher risk of catching COVID because of my suppressed immune system.
Oh, ok! Yes, you definitely need to be shielding.


citizen4722 66M  
74582 posts
3/2/2021 7:48 am

    Quoting secret_lade:
    Are you quarantining? Were you exposed too?
I've not been exposed, I'm 'shielding'(quarantining) as I'm at higher risk of catching COVID because of my suppressed immune system.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/1/2021 3:03 pm

    Quoting lindoboy100:
    You chose a lighthouse photo over some good quality bridge porn McLade???? You're such a disappointment to me!!

    The cardinal, is that the wee red bird? Think I've seen em in NJ before, would that be right? Beautiful rich red colour.

    And that pungent cologne can really mess with your taste buds!!
You can kind of see the bridge off to the side of the lighthouse sign.... I'm sorry to be a disappointment.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/1/2021 3:01 pm

    Quoting citizen4722:
    I've still got to 'shield' until the end of March which is a pain in the arse!
    I'm betting that bloke was one too
Are you quarantining? Were you exposed too?


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/1/2021 2:58 pm

    Quoting HermanG67:
    I love to see the sunrise

    It is a symbol to me that everything is new and ready for the next steps... whatever they might be
I see very few sunrises... I feel like I'm missing out now.


HermanG67 56M
8464 posts
3/1/2021 12:59 pm

I love to see the sunrise

It is a symbol to me that everything is new and ready for the next steps... whatever they might be


citizen4722 66M  
74582 posts
3/1/2021 8:55 am

I've still got to 'shield' until the end of March which is a pain in the arse!
I'm betting that bloke was one too


lindoboy100 61M
23969 posts
3/1/2021 6:52 am

You chose a lighthouse photo over some good quality bridge porn McLade???? You're such a disappointment to me!!

The cardinal, is that the wee red bird? Think I've seen em in NJ before, would that be right? Beautiful rich red colour.

And that pungent cologne can really mess with your taste buds!!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/28/2021 11:50 am

    Quoting positively4you:
    When I was quite young, I would never go to a movie or to eat alone. I felt conspicuous. With age, some good things come. Now, I dont give a rat what anyone thinks of me out alone. I kind of enjoy it. It sounds like a nice day.
My kids were my companions for a long time... Always had a buddy to accompany me. Two are now adults now and the other.... is the Spawn of Satan, so I decided I'd better start getting used to going and doing things on my own or I'll miss out on a lot.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/28/2021 11:46 am

    Quoting backpocket13:
    Hey Darlin,
    .........Long Time No See,.........
    Sinfully Yours, backpocket13
Hey! It has been a long time.... Good to see you back.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/28/2021 11:44 am

    Quoting TicklePlease:
    omg is that that log fort restaurant? I don't even remember what I had to eat or drink there I was so caught up in people watching and deciphering all the graffiti on the logs!
Yes it is!! My name is in 3 spots... Unless someone has written over it now. Restaurant capacity is limited still, so there weren't a ton of people in there, but I saw some doozies!


positively4you 74F  
4605 posts
2/28/2021 6:40 am

When I was quite young, I would never go to a movie or to eat alone. I felt conspicuous. With age, some good things come. Now, I dont give a rat what anyone thinks of me out alone. I kind of enjoy it. It sounds like a nice day.


backpocket13 50M
9007 posts
2/28/2021 5:09 am

Hey Darlin,
.........Long Time No See,.........
Sinfully Yours, backpocket13


TicklePlease 56F  
13851 posts
2/28/2021 4:35 am

omg is that that log fort restaurant? I don't even remember what I had to eat or drink there I was so caught up in people watching and deciphering all the graffiti on the logs!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/28/2021 3:57 am

    Quoting  :

A change of scenery is always a good thing. Helps clear your mind of what is bothering you.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/27/2021 8:47 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    All I can really do is drive around without stopping. I've gotta quarantine till March 23rd at least.
Oh no... were you exposed? 23 days is a long time to quarantine. Yikes!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/27/2021 8:45 pm

    Quoting  :

I love them too! You're welcome!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/27/2021 8:44 pm

    Quoting flannel_light:
    I hate eating alone. I did that a few times then I just stopped going out. I love the pictures.
It doesn't bother me much anymore. I usually have something to do while I'm eating, even if I'm just playing on my phone.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/27/2021 8:42 pm

    Quoting wrMercury:
    I've heard great things about the Blue Ice. Wish I could have gotten up there to see it. I didn't get up to Mackinaw at al this year.
It's close to where I live, so it's not too much of a stretch for me to get out and visit.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/27/2021 8:40 pm

Thanks!


mc_justmc 63M

2/27/2021 8:11 pm

All I can really do is drive around without stopping. I've gotta quarantine till March 23rd at least.


flannel_light 61F
4586 posts
2/27/2021 7:47 pm

I hate eating alone. I did that a few times then I just stopped going out. I love the pictures.

The Light is shinning and she is lonely and waiting in the darkness.


wrMercury 45M
1570 posts
2/27/2021 7:35 pm

I've heard great things about the Blue Ice. Wish I could have gotten up there to see it. I didn't get up to Mackinaw at al this year.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/27/2021 7:31 pm

    Quoting  :

If it were you at the bar, I would have invited you over too.... LOL As long as you don't have a giant mustache.


8inch7thick 48M
16 posts
2/27/2021 7:26 pm

Great post


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
2/27/2021 6:25 pm

The Spawn is at her dad's house this weekend so I ended up trekking out alone to get my view of the blue ice.

It is definitely past it's peak....

But it was a beautiful, sunshiny day and it felt good to get out. It's amazing how good the sun can make me feel.

Is it psychological?

Is it the vitamin D?

I don't know.... But, I knew it was going to be an amazing day.

I was doing 83 on the expressway when a cardinal flew across the road right in front of me. It caught my attention immediately, and, yes, I am one of those people who see symbolism in the happenings around me.

I've been struggling a little for a while now, feeling alone, a little stressed out from work, anxieties in the changes that are happening with my children....

Then I saw that cardinal, and I knew everything was going to be ok.

I was not alone.

I got to Mackinaw and there were a shit ton of people there, once again. I didn't actually think I was going to find a parking spot, but one opened right up in just the right spot.

Luck was on my side...

The ice is on it's decline, definitely nothing like it looked when it was peak, but the weather has been warming up and we've been getting periods of snow and rain so I knew the conditions wouldn't be ideal. I could still see the hint of blue, though.

I stopped at the Dixie Saloon to have a beer and a burger when I was done.

Timing was perfect, I got right in and the place filled up quickly after I got there.

I had received a text from Boss #2 asking me where I kept the letter head when I heard a voice from off to my right.

"It don't bother you to eat out alone?"

I looked over and there was a guy turned toward me with a drink in his hand.

"Not really, not any more than it bothers you to sit alone over there and drink."

"I see your point."

"Besides, it's a pain in the ass when you're trying to eat and make small talk at the same time."

I laughed, he chuckled, then turned back to what he was doing. I finished my text back to Boss #2 and ate my fries.

I'm pretty sure he was trying to invite himself over to where I was sitting, but the guy was oozing arrogance and bad cologne... The last thing I needed was to be blinded by the light reflecting off his belt buckle too.

The only cliché stereotype missing was a giant mustache....

Feeling somewhat accomplished, I finished my meal and headed home. In all, it was a pleasant Saturday.

I even got a nap in to boot!

Happy Saturday!


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