DAY SIX:
At first the day was quite similar to the day before. The only difference was that we finally checked out a bar in Lansing, MI.
Instead of anyone properly planning the night, we sort of took a shot in the dark – literally – and tried to find somewhere that was popping. However, as we drove on through various surrounding areas that had bars, no where seemed to be the place to be, and also it dawned on me later that it was Michigan on a Tuesday night. Eventually it came down to pulling up yelp and seeing what was still open and not creepy to go to at midnight on a Tuesday.
We ended up at Stobers Bar which is apparently one of the oldest bars or popular bars in Lansing, or so according to their website. Upon entering the bar, it did look like it could be a popping place with all of its alcohol options, decorations, live music, and two shuffle board tables, but just not a Tuesday night. Anyways, we ordered our drinks and tried a little shuffle board up until the point when this random fella came up to us to join our game. At first it seemed harmless, but then he tried to explain his version of the rules, and since it wasn’t out own turf we figured why not try his way? As soon as he was explaining why some points counted and others didn’t, we knew this was going to be a long game. In the end, we left confused, and my team lost apparently. After all the confusion, we ended up at the Steak and Shake for a late night munch. Then we all went back home and passed out.
DAY SEVEN:
Day seven went a bit differently. We woke up late around noon since we had stayed up late the night before. We waited for Liza’s niece to get out of school so we could go horse back riding at Sundance Stables. Little did we know that the age limit was 8yrs and Liza’s nice wouldn’t be that for another year. So, she ended up on a parent lead pony ride while Liza and I took an hour trail ride. I had done a few horse trails in the past, but nothing to this extent. This was the most unkempt, rugged, and slightly terrifying terrain I’ve ever been horse riding on. It was super muddy, a lot of twig obstructions on the ground in the horses’ way, narrow paths that you have to dodge brush, twigs, and tree bark (my shoes learned their lessons from that), and finally my horse kept freaking out about not being in the front of the line. He would fight me when I told him to stop and he would say when it was super muddy. In the end I decided his name should be changed from “Checkers” to “But did you die?!?” In the end it was a fun adventure that will be memorable for sure. Also side note: they also had roosters and goats on the ranch. The roosters walked freely and ended up biting Liza’s niece in the leg because she was teasing. The best part about the goats was hearing them yell. I’ve seen it on YouTube but hearing it in person was much more entertaining.
After hitting the stables, we all went for sushi, Tim Hortons, and then home to watch some Gilmore Girls before sleep.
(Tim Hortons realllllly needs to open in Los Angeles. It hands down has the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted! Ever!!!)
DAY EIGHT:
Another nooner wake up time. Most of the day was spent lazily watching Hulu Plus, drinking some coffee, and waiting for someone to ask me to do something or go somewhere. The event of the day ended up being another trip to the stables for another pony ride, then another trip to Target for some cake stuff to celebrate Liia’s niece’s birthday early before we leave tomorrow back to Tennessee.
That is all for our Michigan adventures. S
Katastrophic Mind 