T minus 6 days and counting
I'm posting this for those watching the thread instead of getting their info from Todd and his emails to GLCC and Michigan FFROG and members. Todd is emailing members right now with questions about peoples plans vs the weather forecast. The tour IS NOT canceled yet. We're just gathering info on which we'll base decisions in the next few days.
The weather forecast is not looking good, with cool temps and rain on at least one or more of the 3 days.
http://www.shieldsweather.com/soo/ (check out his
2 week,
3 day or
7 day links)
OR
http://www.9and10news.com/weather/ (based in Cadillac MI)
It's still a week away so the forecast can change, but the hotel booking deadline is in 2 days (Monday). Here's an option for those sitting on the fence watching the forecast. Book your room before the Monday deadline. You can always cancel later in the week. That will give you a couple days to keep watching the weather. Right now there are only 4 rooms booked.
I will need final numbers by Wednesday or Thursday so I can confirm group size with the restaurants and the Bushplane museum.
I've discussed with others here and have spoken to Todd about this today. If the weather forecast remains unfavorable, my recommendation is that you do not come at all. I know y'all drove SUVs to Traverse City in the past when it rained, but this is different. Only a couple of our stops on the tour are places where you can go inside, unlike TC where we went inside at the wineries. Most of this tour is outside, and the Lake Superior shore is not a place to be in lousy weather. There's not a whole lot to do in the Soo in the rain. Coming in a covered vehicle does not improve things.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Todd or me directly.
Hopefully this weather pattern changes and we'll be able to pull this off. Stay tuned.