Stella likes the small ports

Frankfort, Michigan is small, maybe 2000 year round residents. Like most water towns the size grows to 20,000 when the summer people come. When we took our first walk into town which we do every stop to get our bearings and checkout the shops and restaurants, we landed at a pub type restaurant called Dinghys. While sitting at the bar and admiring the retro booths, we met the owner who is also the President of Frankfort's Chamber of Commerce. He was telling us that this town was decimated when the Pet plant closed a few years ago, it employed over 800 of the towns residents. Wow, talk about bad economy. I know this story can be told all over America, yet to hear how this town got together to fight back is heartwarming and American. Imagination and summer folks keep them going. They have created festivals, the juried art fair brings in over 10000 people in one week. Frankfort has a new company at the plant employing a couple hundred residents, but it seems, they won't let the "eggs all in one basket" situation hit them again! We checked out every restaurant and bar, style and atmosphere basically, and the feel here is good! Great mix and a super cute and innovative bed and breakfast with a quirky wine cellar! We are going to take a walk today to find the swing set on the beach where David unbeknownst played as a child. Hope we find it.



Blue skies and calm water, Tracy






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