It was Fish Derby week here on Washington Island and as a result I was initiated into several Island traditions. First there was Women's Day, a counterpart to Men's Day. One group rides snowmobiles or 4-wheelers, drinks a lot of beer and eats meat. The other rides snowmobiles or drives from house to house, enjoying rousing games of Pictionary, drinking cocktails and eating different yummy food. I'll leave it to you to guess which is which.
The ice party kicks off the weekend...a pretty unique event in my opinion. I don't know a lot of places where people set up tables of food, a Port-A-Potty, heated ice shanties and some DJ equipment for a day-long good time on frozen Lake Michigan'
There's fun stuff for the kids too...I'm sure Max can't wait until he's old enough for this particular entertainment:
The week finished up with bingo and chili at Nelsen's Hall. I think this was my favorite, despite not winning a red cent at bingo. There's something great about a couple hundred islanders crammed into one room playing $1 per game bingo and eating Lion's Club brats and chili. I'm glad to be a part of it.
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