After 54 years, Michigan truck stop closes shop

Sad to see them close I hate to see anyone loose a job or a business.

 

Sorry to see them close. It's sad to see how many of these mom and pop truck stops are closing -- even ones that have always been busy. With the credit drying up and the economy tanking, it's tough for them to make a profit. Unfortunately, as these truck stops dry up, their sorely needed parking capacity dries up with them.

 

Another one of my old haunts bites the dust. As a Key Line broker in the 1970s, I have many memories of the Windmill when the main highway went past their front door. In their restaurant, I was once surrounded by a bus load of Dutchmen who were touring the states as a choir. None of them spoke English but they had an interpreter. They ordered by pointing to pictures in the menu. I was right at home at Don's Windmill.