Now seeking Tulip Festival tips

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 16:55

Barring a big rain, Mrs GW & I are loading up the dog and heading for Holland tomorrow. Neither of us have ever seen the Tulip Festival, and I’m hoping a midweek trip will be easy in and out. There’s also a Dutch dog parade where locals dress their pups in traditional Dutch outfits, and my wife really wants to see this. No, we will not be in the parade. I oppose dressing dogs in any type of outfit. No bunny ears, no reindeer antlers, nothing.
Anybody been to this thing before? Tips are welcome, as are recommendations for local grub.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2019-05-07, 19:09

My last visit there was in 1992. I remember an outlet mall with windmills. I'll probably go in July though.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 19:31

Floyd Robertson wrote:My last visit there was in 1992. I remember an outlet mall with windmills. I'll probably go in July though.

But won’t the festival be over and the tulips bye-bye-o?

by **Floyd Robertson** 2019-05-07, 19:33

tGreenWay wrote:
Floyd Robertson wrote:My last visit there was in 1992. I remember an outlet mall with windmills. I'll probably go in July though.

But won’t the festival be over and the tulips bye-bye-o?

Yes. I expect it will be quieter then. And warmer.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 19:45

Floyd Robertson wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

But won’t the festival be over and the tulips bye-bye-o?

Yes. I expect it will be quieter then. And warmer.

Good call. There’s a 70% chance of rain and windy at times, with temps in the low 50s. That means even colder due to winds. Wifey hates that type of weather. Its going to be a call from the field tomorrow morning, but it’s beginning to look like Operation Flower Power may be a no-go.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2019-05-07, 19:48

tGreenWay wrote:
Floyd Robertson wrote:

Yes. I expect it will be quieter then. And warmer.

Good call. There’s a 70% chance of rain and windy at times, with temps in the low 50s. That means even colder due to winds. Wifey hates that type of weather. Its going to be a call from the field tomorrow morning, but it’s beginning to look like Operation Flower Power may be a no-go.

GF and I are actually planning a few days in July in Grand Haven, so Holland/Macatawa will probably be a day trip from there.

Good luck with your game day decision.

by SawGreen 2019-05-07, 19:50

Heading there this weekend, so I will be monitoring the thread as well.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 19:53

Floyd Robertson wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Good call. There’s a 70% chance of rain and windy at times, with temps in the low 50s. That means even colder due to winds. Wifey hates that type of weather. Its going to be a call from the field tomorrow morning, but it’s beginning to look like Operation Flower Power may be a no-go.

GF and I are actually planning a few days in July in Grand Haven, so Holland/Macatawa will probably be a day trip from there.

Good luck with your game day decision.

Thanks. Good luck to you, too. This won’t be your first travel time together, will it?

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 19:54

SawGreen wrote:Heading there this weekend, so I will be monitoring the thread as well.

This weekend? You’re heading into the belly of the beast! May god have mercy on your soul.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2019-05-07, 19:57

tGreenWay wrote:
Floyd Robertson wrote:

GF and I are actually planning a few days in July in Grand Haven, so Holland/Macatawa will probably be a day trip from there.

Good luck with your game day decision.

Thanks. Good luck to you, too. This won’t be your first travel time together, will it?

Yes, it will. Maybe the last after I take her to Fricano's.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 20:40

Floyd Robertson wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Thanks. Good luck to you, too. This won’t be your first travel time together, will it?

Yes, it will. Maybe the last after I take her to Fricano's.

I would like to share a chuckle with you, Floyd, but I’m unfamiliar with Fricano’s. Therefore, I don’t get the joke. I hate being being on the outside looking in.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-07, 20:44

Make sure to wear some khakis, a button down shirt, some loafers, and talk a lot about your 401K.

You'll love it.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-07, 20:46

(as far as traffic goes, I'm heading to a rock show tomorrow in Grand Rapids - someone told me that there is quite a bit of construction along I-96).

by **Floyd Robertson** 2019-05-07, 20:48

tGreenWay wrote:
Floyd Robertson wrote:

Yes, it will. Maybe the last after I take her to Fricano's.

I would like to share a chuckle with you, Floyd, but I’m unfamiliar with Fricano’s. Therefore, I don’t get the joke. I hate being being on the outside looking in.

Ok, so I haven't been there in many years. I hope it still looks like this.

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by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 20:51

Robert J Sakimano wrote:(as far as traffic goes, I'm heading to a rock show tomorrow in Grand Rapids - someone told me that there is quite a bit of construction along I-96).

Like stones? Or like Stones?

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 20:53

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Make sure to wear some khakis, a button down shirt, some loafers, and talk a lot about your 401K.

You'll love it.

You know, Holland has a significant issue with gangs. I’ll let you know if I see any Latin Kings dressed in khakis and pink oxfords.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 20:54

Floyd Robertson wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

I would like to share a chuckle with you, Floyd, but I’m unfamiliar with Fricano’s. Therefore, I don’t get the joke. I hate being being on the outside looking in.

Ok, so I haven't been there in many years. I hope it still looks like this.

That’s me at the side entrance, in the t-shirt and cargo shorts.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-07, 20:55

tGreenWay wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:(as far as traffic goes, I'm heading to a rock show tomorrow in Grand Rapids - someone told me that there is quite a bit of construction along I-96).

Like stones? Or like Stones?

closer to the second one.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-07, 20:56

tGreenWay wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:Make sure to wear some khakis, a button down shirt, some loafers, and talk a lot about your 401K.

You'll love it.

You know, Holland has a significant issue with gangs. I’ll let you know if I see any Latin Kings dressed in khakis and pink oxfords.

be vigilant, brah.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 20:56

I just checked and there’s now a Fricano’s Too, too.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 20:58

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Like stones? Or like Stones?
closer to the second one.

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I like how you call it a rock show. You’re old, bruh.
Anyhoo, we’ll wave as we blow past your bike. Enjoy my exhaust, gramps.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 20:59

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

You know, Holland has a significant issue with gangs. I’ll let you know if I see any Latin Kings dressed in khakis and pink oxfords.
be vigilant, brah.

I’m good. I know their sign. I’ll flash it and have my way with their women.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2019-05-07, 21:15

tGreenWay wrote:
Floyd Robertson wrote:

Ok, so I haven't been there in many years. I hope it still looks like this.

That’s me at the side entrance, in the t-shirt and cargo shorts.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-07, 21:16

tGreenWay wrote:

I like how you call it a rock show. You’re old, bruh.
Anyhoo, we’ll wave as we blow past your bike. Enjoy my exhaust, gramps.

it'll be a good time.. hit me up at Stella's.. I'll buy ya an Old Style, maybe a shot of Jack if you behave.

by **Turtleneck** 2019-05-07, 21:18

by **Nordic** 2019-05-07, 21:27

Tip: Dutch people are cheap, stubborn and don't smile a lot. But generally nice.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 21:33

Turtleneck wrote:

TT has creeped me out my entire life. I can remember being afraid of him when I saw him on tv in the late 60s. It was only recently that I realized his face was the inspiration behind 17th century plague doctors’ masks. This is not fake news.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 21:35

Nordic wrote:Tip: Dutch people are cheap, stubborn and don't smile a lot. But generally nice.

I thought I was German; turns out I’m Dutch.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-07, 21:37

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

I like how you call it a rock show. You’re old, bruh.
Anyhoo, we’ll wave as we blow past your bike. Enjoy my exhaust, gramps.
it'll be a good time.. hit me up at Stella's.. I'll buy ya an Old Style, maybe a shot of Jack if you behave.

Sorry, I’m allergic to basic beer and whiskey. Also, people. And hard work.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2019-05-08, 07:09

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-08, 07:48

tGreenWay wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote: it'll be a good time.. hit me up at Stella's.. I'll buy ya an Old Style, maybe a shot of Jack if you behave.

Sorry, I’m allergic to basic beer and whiskey. Also, people. And hard work.

well, I'll get you one drink of your choice.

by **Jake from State Farm** 2019-05-08, 08:15

Can someone pick me up a pair of wooden shoes while you're there? I've heard they're really comfortable for hiking.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-05-08, 09:50

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GZ is very nice. We have mutual friends.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2019-05-08, 10:08

Who likes jack Daniels? C’mon bob.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-08, 10:13

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Who likes jack Daniels? C’mon bob.

a) I ain't no snob.

b) it's okay to like different things.

by Senior Dickfist 2019-05-08, 14:01

Fricano's is like eating cardboard slathered in grease with toppings.

by **Nordic** 2019-05-08, 14:11

Apparently people suck at driving in Holland and you are probably going to die. Have fun!

The Worst Driving Cities

#1 Holland
Taking the top spot for Michigan's worst drivers, Holland might have stirred a debate on whether east or west Michigan has the worst drivers. The following worst-driving cities are eastern, but with Holland being in the west, it's up for debate among rivals. Holland borders Ottawa and Allegan counties. In 2017, Ottawa county had 5.94 fatalities per 100,000 people while Allegan county had 11.16. Drivers: Be careful in the southern parts of Holland.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan-roads/best-worst-driving-cities-in-michigan-in-2019

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-08, 14:13

Nordic wrote:Apparently people suck at driving in Holland and you are probably going to die. Have fun!

The Worst Driving Cities

#1 Holland
Taking the top spot for Michigan's worst drivers, Holland might have stirred a debate on whether east or west Michigan has the worst drivers. The following worst-driving cities are eastern, but with Holland being in the west, it's up for debate among rivals. Holland borders Ottawa and Allegan counties. In 2017, Ottawa county had 5.94 fatalities per 100,000 people while Allegan county had 11.16. Drivers: Be careful in the southern parts of Holland.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan-roads/best-worst-driving-cities-in-michigan-in-2019

yikes. I thought the Dutch rode bikes.

any update on I-96 between Lansing and Grand Rapids? I know I-196 is jacked up.. but someone, as I mentioned, told me that 96 was pretty rough around Portland with construction.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2019-05-08, 14:53

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2019-05-08, 14:54

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