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This bike was displayed at Interbike.

JJ and I went to the Endurance Sports Expo at the end of February.  Alexander rode with us and we met Raymond at the Expo.  It felt like the old Expo's at Springfield Oaks.  They had a full house of vendors and it was really busy for the first three hours of the show.  We had a good time!

Did not sell a whole lot.  I ended up with about $50 after paying for my tables, gas and a couple of meals.  Raymond did not do well either.  He had some really nice stuff to sell.

The brewery was nice and they had some good beer and pizza.

Michelle and I spent our wedding anniversary in Houghton Lake.  We found a good deal on a hotel and spent the weekend there.  I had not been to Houghton Lake in around 25 years.   A lot has changed up there.  We did have a lot of fun!  It was a very nice celebration.

We had a great view of the lake (it was frozen).
 
Houghton Lake
 
The Ice pushes the sand in.
 

 We went and seen a movie at the Pines Theatre.  The theatre was really cool.  It was very old architecture and all still original.  If you are in this area I would recommend stopping in for a movie there.
 
Ceiling of the Theatre.
 
One of many mounts in the Theatre.\
 
Opening Night May 30, 1941.
 
Deep Fried Mushrooms at Limber Lost!


Last Thursday was a year ago that dad passed away.  It was also the last time I stopped into my old house.  On Friday we closed!  Now we can focus on our house. 

I will also be purchasing another bike now.  That will have to wait till the next post.

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