Congratulations Lt. Michael! Many Thanks to Chuck, Carol, Maggie and Gunnar!

The day after the wedding in Chicago we found ourselves back on the island, and we were happy to learn that our experienced innsitters had been taking care of our guests in a most commendable manner. On the following Wednesday, September 1st, we took Chuck and Carol back to the airport, at the same time getting on a flight ourselves to Columbus, Georgia. You may be wondering why. Well, our son-in-law Michael was graduating OCS (Officer Candidate School) from Fort Benning the next day, September 2nd (Barbara’s birthday actually!). That was an event to be remembered, and we were so glad we could be there for Michael.


2nd Lt. pinning ceremony. , Fort Benning, Columbus, GA. September 2nd, 2010. From left to right: Jimmy Hickman (father), 2nd Lt. Michael Hickman and daughter Nina Hickman

You may be wondering who was taking care of the Inn at that time, since you know that Carol and Chuck were back in Sarasota. Well, Barbara’s twin sister Maggie and her husband Gunnar took over for us. (Everyone in this business should have a clone!) This was the beginning of Labor Day weekend, so we couldn’t stay away too long. Hurricane Earl decided to get to Chincoteague just before we did, but luckily didn’t interfere either with our flight home on September 3rd, or with our guests’ desire to get away for the long weekend.

Fondly,

Barbara and David
The Channel Bass Inn Bed and Breakfast & Tea Room