Just before setting out, I had to make a quick run to Loblaws for bottled water. In my haste, I made the mistake of thinking self-checkout would be faster because there was no line. You know what's frustrating? Math. You know what else is frustrating? Self-checkouts. After several attempts to scan it, frozen bacon inexplicably is found leaving your hand and traveling across the supermarket at a rate that disproves both Einstein’s theory of relativity, and Murphy’s theory that pigs can’t fly. That package then naturally strikes the forehead of the person holding up the line in register 10. Natural selection at work.

Mackinac Island - One in every two shops on this island is a fudge shop. Every other shop pretty much sells the same touristy items, t-shirts and the whatnots. Only one fudge shop offered free samples. Naturally, I selected that shop to frequent as:
1. Me
2. Me with sunglasses
3. Me making my little sister go in front as a "shield"
4. Me while the lady manning the store was dealing with other customers
5. Me while the lady manning the store had her back turned

Family Restaurant In "Little Germany" - The kids in our group always get a separate table from the parents. Because they are so ashamed of us. And because having a table of 17 is not always feasible. We also got a separate waiter at this particular restaurant, Mike, who we ended up befriending. We walked away from that restaurant with two spice jars from the kitchen, and discount coupons. Not to be outdone, us kids put together this impressive package consisting of a TTC subway student ticket, a Macs discount card which expires today, an impressive little "Ode To Mike" written on the restaurant comment card, and Canadian Tire money, with the "tire" scratched out ... in a feeble attempt to convince Mike that it was Canadian currency.

White Castle - After several mishaps, including a stop at a White Castle OFFICE, I made it to White Castle and, pardon the pun, ate like a king.

Spanky's Cafe - The namer of this family oriented cafe needs to be given a serious spanking (that was too easy).

Spanky's Sports - Nothing to do with food, but seriously now, WHO IS NAMING THESE STORES. Heads need to roll.

I want Schnitzel. If you're bored try this. Replace any random word with Schnitzel. And try not to laugh while saying Schnitzel.