Well, what do you know, we made it. This is the Ludington House . It was fully booked by the Coachmen Club. That's right just us. We are proud to say it looked much the same when we left.
Shall we take a look around?
This is the foyer. Everyone was excited to grab their luggage and run up those beautiful steps. Karen H was especially tickled with the prospect of moving her suitcase / Steamer Trunk up these stairs only to remember she is on the "Third" floor! - just then, our host Chris Simpler, said ( it's OK Karen, I'll take it up for you) I don't remember seeing Chris the rest of the evening.
Let's wander a bit.
 CARROM |  WE APPARANTLY SANCTIFIED LOITERING! |
I believe this is a game room of sorts. It is right off a dining area. The fancy board game on the table is called Carrom. These games were very popular before computers and "Mario" came on the scene. Ludington Mi, was the home of Carrom.
Plenty of places to sit and commiserate. All solid wood and fine leather. It was a warm, cozy atmosphere for such a large house.
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Our Reception!
Wine beer, and various hors d'œuvres were served.
Is that a jug of private Hooch in front of Vic? That's OK, with this group it won't be private for long!
Here Karen Bouril, Vic Schiegg and Nancy Parker puzzle over a metal device next to the wall? Vic is faking this interest as he tries to distract the group from the fact that he is hiding his hooch in plain sight.
Time to relax and have a some fun!
I don't know what Paul said but John Magnusson thinks it's kinda funny. Of course, at this point, John Magnusson thinks EVERYTHING is funny!
Can two adults sit in one chair?
YES!
But only "questionable" adults!
I think it is safe to say
"WE ALL HAD A BLAST!"
And so we close day One!
This picture is a peek into our next day in Ludington. We will cover that in next week's Picuresque release.
STAY TUNED!
