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In the social media era, what happens on the island doesn't necessarily stay on the island.
Posts from the second full day of the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference focus mainly on speeches, panel discussions, posturing by would-be governors and stunning vistas from the Grand Hotel. There also are items about costly coneys, tempting pastries and early cocktails.
It is a resort island, after all, as this Thursday sampling shows:
- "Excuse me Mackinac, is this a $12 dollar coney dog!?" -- Eric Thomas, Detroit marketing executive
- "The ice cream social is barely over and they're setting out the cocktails at 3:30." -- John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press reporter
Something about the Grand Hotel makes living a healthy life vs giving it up for 24/7 mini-desserts seem like a valid & difficult choice.
— Emily Lawler (@emilyjanelawler) June 1, 2017
"With all this free booze, the reporters are getting more tips than the bartenders." - @mattfrieds at #mpc17
— Rick Pluta (@rickpluta) June 1, 2017
Post-speeches goodies at #mpv17 #freep pic.twitter.com/1AdDxYKUlh
— John Gallagher (@JGallagherFreep) May 31, 2017
The paper towels at the Grand Hotel are softer than my bath towels at home #MPC17
— Jonathan Oosting (@jonathanoosting) June 1, 2017
My #MPC2017 seersucker will be on display on Friday of the Conference! https://t.co/bBLoal85PS
— Sandy K. Baruah (@Baruah_DRC_CEO) May 10, 2017
Bourbon night fixing to start. @SHendersonFreep #MPC17 pic.twitter.com/kXtDRXd9Be
— Nolan Finley (@NolanFinleyDN) June 1, 2017
It's Bourbon Night at #mpc17 on Mackinac Island with @NolanFinleyDN and @SHendersonFreep with @DevinScillian after his set. Whee! pic.twitter.com/2YnrFCt9GS
— Kelly Rossman (@rossmanmckinney) June 1, 2017
Beautiful morning on Mackinac Island. But I'm anxious to be home where the real people (not politicians) live. pic.twitter.com/jc8x0LQYCu
— Roberta Jasina (@Robertanews) June 2, 2017
