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April 21, 2010
 Brayden Brady continues to grow and I continue to age. What gives? I am getting to there….’Brady Update’. The Bradster is 17 weeks old and weighs in at a crisp 14.4 pounds. He can hold himself up on the side of the bed – wow! He is such a joy to behold and he is growing less alarmed by my voice. I think Elizabeth and Chris have recorded my voice, distorted it and are using it as some sort of training technique for Brady or Ben the dog. That is what it must be. Brady is starting to eat the good stuff so hold on to your hat. Check back for updates, Mike  April 16, 2010
 Neal Boortz Rumor has it that Neal Boortz has been stalking the Eden House spa cam. I have heard from a reliable source that Neal has been checking out the spa cam while on the air. My source also tells me that Neal is a Libertarian and from where I set, that ain’t all bad. Though, I’m not sure I want to see northern California succeed from the Union. But the upper peninsula of Michigan (my home state) would be another matter. I hope if any of my guests has been exposing themselves they are younger and better looking than me. We do need to show our best side here at the Eden House. Check out Neal weekdays from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on AM750 WSB See ya later, Mike April 13, 2010
 Clear2O Water Filtration Pitcher A water filtration pitcher and a couple stainless steel water bottles (customize them to your liking) are where it’s at. Consumer’s Report (May 2010 issue) has rated the Clear2O water filtration pitcher as the best buy, which means it’s the best for the money and does the best job. Both the regular and the premium pitchers are rated excellent for lead and chloroform removal, excellent for flow rate and very good for not clogging – all categories are in the red. Both pitchers are well below what Consumer’s Report has them listed at and the years replacements filters are about $60. Is this a no brainer or what? Aqua Man – remember that comic? See ya, Mike April 9, 2010
 Ira Lots of folks have been asking about ‘the’ Ira. He is not in jail, he has not passed away and all other rumors have been greatly exaggerated. Though he did marry a Methodist – what is the world coming to? Betsey, Ira’s lovely blushing bride, says that she is a non-practicing Methodist. I think she is a ‘recovering’ Methodist. Okay, enough about the Methodist. As you can see from the picture, Ira is doing quite well (dropped a few lbs.) and is living in Maryland. He recently had surgery and all went well. Though it did put a crimp in their plans for a trip out west this summer. For kicks they have been doing every National Park and Civil War battle field they can find. Ira has that crazy National Parks passport and is always bragging about how many stamps he has in it. He was the same way with his Olympic buttons several years back. He’s just a great big kid. I guess that is why we all love him so much. If you would like to contact him – drop a line through this post or call him at 555-555-1212 – just kidding about the call. See ya, Mike April 8, 2010
There have been lots of inquiries ’bout the hammocks and swings lately – probably a spring thing. The fine folks at the Hammock Company are offering our guests a 20% discount on all their great stuff. Check them out and when you find what you need/want type in this secret code EDEN20 for your discount. Just like the old days when the prize in a box of Cracker Jacks was real. Oh yea, don’t get the rope hammocks. They aren’t nearly as comfortable as the quilted hammocks. A little inside information – I recommend taking a newspaper or magazine to the hammock with you. This way you can cover your face and folks won’t catch you asleep with your mouth open. Just a suggestion. I have been busted by Gena from southwest Michigan for not blogging more…. so hold on to your hat. I am coming out of my ‘blog closet’ and I am going to be a blogging fool. Gena you will live to regret this. Be seeing ya, Mike March 17, 2010
 Three Mikes On A Roll Michael Doucet (of Beausoleil fame) and friend Michael Pillot dropped by this week for a visit and a nice surprise it was. The Mr. D. & Mr. P. were on the Prairie Home Companion cruise bopping around the Caribbean and had a small layover in Key West. I hadn’t seen Michael D. since the band stayed with us many years ago. He broke his leg and is on crutches – though you should have seen him on a bicycle. This photo is of him in what is called a ‘sand wheelchair’ and was taken in Marathon, Florida last month during a benefit concert. The three of us named Mike went to El Siboney and had white bean soup and Cuban Mixes. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Beausoleil’s latest CD, ‘Alligator Purse’ on Yep Roc Records, was overseen by Michael P. (whose day job is television producer). Playing with the boys on this CD are Natalie Merchant, Garth Hudson, Rosewell Rudd, Bill Keith and others. I love covers and there are several on this disc. This link to Yep Roc has tour info as well as CD cuts….take a listen. Oh yea, you can buy the music there too – $15.99 CD or $9.99 download (instant gratification). Yep Roc is a great record label and has lots of my kind of music. Music guaranteed not to bore. The complete Beausoleil library of more CDs than I have toes and fingers can be found on Amazon.com – again buy the disc or download the MP3. See ya on flip side, Mike
March 16, 2010
 MBT's I have been getting lots of comments and inquirers about my ‘moon boots’ lately. They are actually MBT’s and I get them from footwearetc.com They are amazing for old legs (ankles and feet too) like mine. If anyone has a pair, don’t throw them away when the soles wear out. You can get them replaced for $65 (soles and the foam cushion) and they pay for the return shipping. I have had my oldest pair for two years and got them resoled about six months ago. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Don’t take my word for it, give ‘em a try. Free shipping both ways from footwearetc.com So return them if you don’t like them and nothing lost. I have three pairs and rotate them daily. I won’t ever wear anything else. I feel like I am walking on clouds but they take a bit of getting use to. Oh yea, there is a special break in period. You only wear them for two hours for the first day, four hours the second day and then tighten your seat belt. They are almost like that pair of new Converse tennis shoes you got each summer when you were a kid. Remember the ones that were so much faster than the old pair?
My favorite style of BMT’s are the Chapa and they are being phased out and are on sale. Anyone out there wearing MBT’s? Drop me a line and let me know what you think.
See ya, Mike
March 9, 2010
See ya soon, Mike March 5, 2010
 Afternoon with the boys. John Frinzi, Jim Morris and Sunny Jim stopped by and played a couple happy hours a few weeks past and it don’t get any better than that. The guests got their socks blown off having had no idea that the happy minstrels were stopping by. Elizabeth and Brady were swaying to the beat and she said the crowd had a ball. Well to make a long story short check out the boys by the pool. Afternoon with the boys. It’s worth to listen to get a feel for what the guys are all about. Like a step back in time. See ya, Mike February 16, 2010
 3rd Annula Green Living Awards Thanks for all the votes!!!!! Well we are standing strong at 26%. There are still a few more days left to vote so if you have not yet please do Glee Green Living awards. The staff and I have worked very hard for the past few years to try and make Eden House a green hotel. I am sure you are aware of the many changes you see in the rooms but also behind the scenes there are many. We have put in solar power for the pool/hot tub, water heaters on demand, recycle as much as we can, a new washing system, I could go on and on. We really hope to do well so the staff can really feel like there amazing effort is noticed and as always we are open to suggestions of any kind. Cheers Elizabeth |
