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wednesday night in lincoln

I think I have lost my motel-lovin’ mind. I booked a room at a Best Western hotel here a month ago. I thought I had booked with points. I hadn’t. I thought it was a new hotel. It wasn’t. Huh? … Continue reading

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tuesday = nebraska

No time to blog last night, as we are being pampered in North Platte by Banjo Man’s sister and husband (Nancy and Ned). Yesterday began with a visit to the Pioneer Museum in Douglas, Wyoming. I’ll tell you all about … Continue reading

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and now…wyoming

It has been a very busy, very long day so I must keep this short and turn off the light. Being in bed at 9:00 feels pretty darn wonderful. Our first stop this morning was the giant gift shop and … Continue reading

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sunday and we’re going where???

I do not like this sign. We left the Best Western Grant Creek Inn at 9:00. We’d been given an upgraded room, enjoyed the best hotel breakfast buffet ever and found it easy to pack everything into the car. And … Continue reading

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in missoula saturday night

It was a three shoe day. I started out wearing my Hoka walking shoes for the morning while getting ready to leave the lake, packing and cleaning. At 2:26 PM, as we drove towards Highway 200, I switched to sandals. … Continue reading

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okay, here’s the plan…

Today’s the day we leave the lake and head out on an epic road trip. Yes, I said “epic”. And I mean it. We’ll be home in RI again in two weeks and one day. But first Banjo Man has … Continue reading

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54?????

Today marks our 54th wedding anniversary. What???? We’re that old?????!!!! I guess we are. Our new passport photos make us look like 103-year old serial killers. And no, I’m not going to share them here on the blog. Last night … Continue reading

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last ladies night of the summer

Somehow all six of us managed to be free on the same evening. We raised a glass to our dear friend Yvonne, who passed away in April. She never missed a Ladies Night and hosted many of them at her … Continue reading

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trying something new

Today we are packing the car for next Saturday’s departure. A week early. The canned peaches and jams are safely tucked away in the car, as are Banjo Man’s boxes of books and papers. Fabric, tablecloth (just one, in case … Continue reading

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the busiest week that ever was

I do not exaggerate. George arrived a week ago last Wednesday. I was in town having lunch with the Montana ladies, so Glen presided over a dinner of ribs. The thirty pounds of boneless ribs I bought in May have … Continue reading

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