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    Quote Originally Posted by markr6 View Post
    I'd say a little over 2hr depending on where you're at. Easy, straight-shot drive.
    161.44 miles, 2 hrs 38 minutes. Super easy drive. Welcome to Michigan, Fancy Ramen. Hope you can make it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by markr6 View Post
    I'd say a little over 2hr depending on where you're at. Easy, straight-shot drive.
    Thanks. I can make it then!

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    I never wear earplugs, but I may bring some this time being right smack in the middle of the national guard reservation. I think this is the time of year they like to blow stuff up at midnight and empty the .50 cal machine "g words" at dawn. BOO BOO BOO BOO BOO BOO BOO BOOMMMMMMM!

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    Duly noted

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    Quote Originally Posted by markr6 View Post
    I never wear earplugs, but I may bring some this time being right smack in the middle of the national guard reservation. I think this is the time of year they like to blow stuff up at midnight and empty the .50 cal machine "g words" at dawn. BOO BOO BOO BOO BOO BOO BOO BOOMMMMMMM!
    Luckily, "Northern Strike 2016" isn't scheduled until August 1-20, so it should be relatively quiet. As a kid, I always (and still do) get a kick out of seeing the convoys heading north for training at Camp Grayling. Earplugs are always a good idea, since those in our group who shall remain nameless, do have a tendency to sound like the Battle of the Bulge with their snoring or during use of the outhouse.

    I came across this news story from 2014 about a National Guard helicopter accidentally dropping a 4 town howitzer from 700 feet. Now, that's what I call a widowmaker. Note to those attending: watch for helicopters carrying howitzers.

    Link to story: http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/in...y_dropped.html

    Carry on

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    I know I'm not allowed to play weatherman this time but let me just say I'm glad we're not going next week. Hopefully mother nature will get this out of her system before our trip!

    'Ring of Fire' over Michigan next week as torrid heat wave develops in Midwest

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    Go to your corner for a timeout . It's July, it's going to be hot. But, the lake is nearby for cooling options. 86 degrees here today after a couple days in the 90's. Looks like I may be a Thursday night arrival. Keeping fingers crossed.

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    Haha. I'm from South Carolina, so this will be nothing compared to what I'm used to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by michigandave View Post
    Go to your corner for a timeout . It's July, it's going to be hot. But, the lake is nearby for cooling options. 86 degrees here today after a couple days in the 90's. Looks like I may be a Thursday night arrival. Keeping fingers crossed.
    HAHA! I couldn't help it. I think it will be fine for late July. Possibly around 80/59? I'll take it! Looks like a nice little lake; looking forward to checking that out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by michigandave View Post
    ...the lake is nearby for cooling options.
    Uh oh. Beware fellas, from what I've heard from Michigandave's past hiking partners, swimsuits are optional!
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