As someone who grew up on the Mackinac Island in the summers, and Mackinaw City the rest of the year, I can say going to the island in the winter is the absolute best. Especially if there's a nice blanket of snow. It's so peaceful.
Being a private is tough enough...on Christmas being away from family is almost unbearable for some. Having an officer that is abusive compounds the problem. Sad story which unfortunately has been repeated many times in many places as you know from being away during Christmas. I was lucky enough not to have duty on Christmas and went home. When I returned to duty there was always an incident where someone was not able to handle the stress of being away from home. I spent the last 4 years of my reserve career counseling young men and women on readiness and career planning. Some people were deployed overseas and thank God they all came back unhurt physically but mentally they were very hurt by deployments. Thank you for sharing this story!
Dang, if Andrew Jackson thought his behavior was jacked up, you know it had to be bad. And a great holidays to you too, from a fellow vet who spent some Christmases and such way too far from home. Love your channel!
Thanks Chuck. I discovered you channel and have been binge watching, which required drinking less, but worth it. I’ve driven right by your discoveries for decades because I was in a hurry to get straight to woods, waters and bugs……bugs. Age and reason acquired, using you as a comfortable diversion. Thanks.
I've lived in Northern Michigan since 1992. A Tar Heel by birth, I came to the Wolverine state via enlistment into the USCG, serving on the CGC Mackinaw (WAGB-83) from 92 to 95, Grand Haven and then Sault Ste. Marie. I retired and still live up here. It can be VERY depressing. The lake effect snow is oppressing and relentless, the days are short in the winter and even in our modern day and age, it can be hard to keep your spirits up. I can't even comprehend what it was like for men stationed there in the late 1700's and 1800's. Mackinaw City is a PUNY little place today and I can't figure it was much of anything back then. Thanks for the story!
Thank you for your service. I love your talk and walks. I learn from each episode. Born in MI, vacation at the fort each year. Last 45 years in Oklahoma. Love the drone footage.
When I read that story about the bullet wound back in the day I thought it was an amazing advancement. I think I’d have more than a few drinks if I was there all winter.❄️ I’ll remember those soldiers and sailors on far off duty and send something their way.
Well I'll be! I learned about the bullet hole in the stomach and the research that followed, but had never heard that it took place on Mackinac Island. I had to take some nursing courses in college, because I'm in a related field (special ed, which includes students with medical conditions). That hole in the stomach story was repeated in more than one of my classes. Being that all my schooling was at Michigan colleges and universities, I would have thought that the Michigan connection might have been a source of pride for my professors.
In a lot of ways the knowledge gained by Beaumont was revolutionary and you'd think it would be a source of pride, however the true story isn't so nice. Alexis Saint Martin was ultimately taken advantage of by Doctor Beaumont, he tried to run away a few times but was hunted down and brought back each time. Unfortunately the truth kinda ruins any of the pride.
I hear you Brother, being duty and deployed during the Christmas period, Been there done that. A happy and safe christmas for all serving their country.
A interesting Christmas story for sure. Thank you for your service. A couple of other highlights for me: Poppins grandma's cabin floor and Chuck in short sleeves and Poppins in the down parka! Wonder who finished the little bottle?!🤣😂🤣Merry Christmas to you both!
Wow, You don't hear those kind of stories on the visitor tours!!!! Thank you for sharing that History! Merry Christmas to You, Poppins and your family! Merry Christmas to all Military and Veterans that serve and had served. God Bless you all !!!
Thanks again, Chuck and Poppins! I was always curious about the island in the off-season, you take me there and I dont even need to get cold! Also I like your camera work, have a Merry Christmas.
Very Good Stories Tied All This Together. Heard Of The Stomach Bullet Hole Occurance But Did Not Realize It Happened At Mackinaw. Hey! So That's Where Beaumont Hospital Got It's Name!? So As A Rare Occasional Drinker Of Whisky I Found Poppins' Description Of Her Drink Of Whisky As "Tastes Like I Licked The Old Wood Floor At Grandma's Cottage" To Be Spot On! it Would Have Been More Lawful If You Had That Tiny Bottle Of Whisky In A Tiny Brown Bag. But Fortunately You Got Away With It! Great Job! Again!!
As someone who grew up on the Mackinac Island in the summers, and Mackinaw City the rest of the year, I can say going to the island in the winter is the absolute best. Especially if there's a nice blanket of snow. It's so peaceful.
Looks like a nice place to enjoy a whisky. 🥃
Thanks for taking us along.
Being a private is tough enough...on Christmas being away from family is almost unbearable for some. Having an officer that is abusive compounds the problem. Sad story which unfortunately has been repeated many times in many places as you know from being away during Christmas. I was lucky enough not to have duty on Christmas and went home. When I returned to duty there was always an incident where someone was not able to handle the stress of being away from home. I spent the last 4 years of my reserve career counseling young men and women on readiness and career planning. Some people were deployed overseas and thank God they all came back unhurt physically but mentally they were very hurt by deployments. Thank you for sharing this story!
Great adventure and history. Thank you for sharing.
Really Really Enjoyed it. Thank You for your service. You two are adorable. Thank You for your history talk.🎄☃️
My 1st XMas away from family was on the USS Forestall. Merry XMas to our Veterans and God Bless them all.
Thank You Chuck and Poppins for another Great Adventure into History 🙂🙏
Dang, if Andrew Jackson thought his behavior was jacked up, you know it had to be bad. And a great holidays to you too, from a fellow vet who spent some Christmases and such way too far from home. Love your channel!
😂 That was exactly my thought! Have a terrific holiday!
As a Veteran it was tough being away, whiskey definitely helped...with alot of friends to help. Have a happy and safe 🎄
Thanks Chuck. I discovered you channel and have been binge watching, which required drinking less, but worth it.
I’ve driven right by your discoveries for decades because I was in a hurry to get straight to woods, waters and bugs……bugs.
Age and reason acquired, using you as a comfortable diversion.
Thanks.
Thanks to both of you for another great history lesson and Merry Christmas. Oh, and thanks for your service, Chuck. 🙂
I like these little histories.
I've lived in Northern Michigan since 1992. A Tar Heel by birth, I came to the Wolverine state via enlistment into the USCG, serving on the CGC Mackinaw (WAGB-83) from 92 to 95, Grand Haven and then Sault Ste. Marie. I retired and still live up here. It can be VERY depressing. The lake effect snow is oppressing and relentless, the days are short in the winter and even in our modern day and age, it can be hard to keep your spirits up. I can't even comprehend what it was like for men stationed there in the late 1700's and 1800's.
Mackinaw City is a PUNY little place today and I can't figure it was much of anything back then.
Thanks for the story!
Thank you for the history lesson. Keep up the great videos
Another great history lesson! Thanks for your service! 🫡🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸
Thank you guys!!!!!
That old wood floor taste is what makes Buffalo Trace so delicious!
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I miss the island.
i love the way y'all bring these stories to life!...grandmas floor,haha,thanks guys
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Thank you for your service. I love your talk and walks. I learn from each episode. Born in MI, vacation at the fort each year. Last 45 years in Oklahoma. Love the drone footage.
I used to work on the island. I was fascinated by the wintertime culture. I visited several times between Christmas and New Years.
True that! It is a different place in the winter for sure.
Thanks for your service chuck, been there myself. Always a great video and always look forward to the next.
Thanks 👍
Love the videos 😊
When I read that story about the bullet wound back in the day I thought it was an amazing advancement. I think I’d have more than a few drinks if I was there all winter.❄️ I’ll remember those soldiers and sailors on far off duty and send something their way.
Indeed! . . . thanks Denny!
I worked as historical interpreter at the Fort, great video. Thanks for the sharing the history.
Well I'll be! I learned about the bullet hole in the stomach and the research that followed, but had never heard that it took place on Mackinac Island. I had to take some nursing courses in college, because I'm in a related field (special ed, which includes students with medical conditions). That hole in the stomach story was repeated in more than one of my classes. Being that all my schooling was at Michigan colleges and universities, I would have thought that the Michigan connection might have been a source of pride for my professors.
In a lot of ways the knowledge gained by Beaumont was revolutionary and you'd think it would be a source of pride, however the true story isn't so nice. Alexis Saint Martin was ultimately taken advantage of by Doctor Beaumont, he tried to run away a few times but was hunted down and brought back each time. Unfortunately the truth kinda ruins any of the pride.
Great story. I think you two need to do a story on the year rounders who live up on the hill in "The Village."
You earned your booze with this one.
I hear you Brother, being duty and deployed during the Christmas period, Been there done that. A happy and safe christmas for all serving their country.
Great story, thanks for telling it
Love the Mackinaw area.
Stay warm and safe you two.
WOW!! That is one bad man!! Looks so quiet and peaceful on the island. J & C
A interesting Christmas story for sure. Thank you for your service. A couple of other highlights for me: Poppins grandma's cabin floor and Chuck in short sleeves and Poppins in the down parka! Wonder who finished the little bottle?!🤣😂🤣Merry Christmas to you both!
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Thanks Chuck and Poppin , we were there this past summer and didn't know that historic story.
😂😂what a great metaphor Poppin (Grandmas floor) lol.
As always thanks for sharing your story. 🌸
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Wow, You don't hear those kind of stories on the visitor tours!!!! Thank you for sharing that History! Merry Christmas to You, Poppins and your family! Merry Christmas to all Military and Veterans that serve and had served. God Bless you all !!!
Vike and Poppins,,Michigan Scholars. Bringing knowledge to all! :)
Thanks Jay! Though, scholars and historians are the hard workers that provided the history for us to read! We're just storytellers.
Beautiful bit of storytelling! ❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
This was interesting.
Nice. Keep up the great work. And merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks again, Chuck and Poppins! I was always curious about the island in the off-season, you take me there and I dont even need to get cold! Also I like your camera work, have a Merry Christmas.
Our pleasure!
Fascinating, as ALWAYS. Happy Holidays to you and Poppins....I LOVE your channel.....and always learn something!
Happy holidays Lady Yoop!
Great story, thanks and Merry Christmas.
I'm here right now I came here to work the summer I got another job at the Grand Hotel I live going to the Fort.
Cheers , #mybrotheriscoolerthanyours
What month is this
Karma
Please check your math. 2023 - 1829 < 200 years, not more.
goodmaro, chill brother................
Very Good Stories Tied All This Together. Heard Of The Stomach Bullet Hole Occurance But Did Not Realize It Happened At Mackinaw. Hey! So That's Where Beaumont Hospital Got It's Name!?
So As A Rare Occasional Drinker Of Whisky I Found Poppins' Description Of Her Drink Of Whisky As "Tastes Like I Licked The Old Wood Floor At Grandma's Cottage" To Be Spot On! it Would Have Been More Lawful If You Had That Tiny Bottle Of Whisky In A Tiny Brown Bag. But Fortunately You Got Away With It!
Great Job! Again!!
It is, in fact, where Beaumont Health got its name. and thanks!