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discombobulated
Discombobulated. What a great word! That’s how I’m feeling, now that we’re back in Rhode Island. I’m finding it hard to get my feet underneath me, literally and figuratively. Yesterday I went to town for a hair cut. I had … Continue reading
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a welcome home
Daughter Nancy awaited our return on Wednesday afternoon. The house–freshly cleaned and decorated–was ready for us. Such a good feeling to walk into our home after six months away! Today I am leaving all the piles of clothes, etc. behind … Continue reading
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last day, 434 miles
We did it! Started out at 6:45, just before sunrise. We decided we wanted to sleep in our own bed tonight, so we were up and out early after a quick breakfast. It feels so good to be off the … Continue reading
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almost home for the winter
We arrived in Clearfield, PA tonight at 5 PM. Which is pretty darn good considering our late start of 9 AM. Banjo Man wanted to stop at Yoder’s General Store and look at warm clothes and farm implements and barn … Continue reading
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please pass the pie
Custard pie, actually. We ended a busy day with dinner at the Amish- run Blue Gate Restaurant’s buffet. Morning began with an 8:00 start and 145 miles to drive to Shipshewana, Indiana. Those 145 miles were filled with traffic and … Continue reading
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illinois, 428 miles beyond council bluffs
I am so tired tonight I can’t remember much about the day. We were energetic and on the road by 8. There were a lot of trucks. A LOT OF TRUCKS. We crossed the Mississippi. We ate a quick lunch. … Continue reading
family day in nebraska
Saturday began at 6 AM in the Best Western hotel in Sidney, Nebraska. I chugged coffee and listened to a couple of truckers exchange opinions on various states they drive through. One declared, “The only place worse than Nebraska is … Continue reading
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tasty treats
We were on the road at 7:30 Friday morning. Wyoming beckoned! Around noon we were close to Wheatland when Banjo Man announced he was hungry. And not only was he hungry, he wanted to eat in a local cafe. Or … Continue reading
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i think it’s friday
I’m chugging my morning coffee in Sheridan, Wyoming this morning. It is 6:45 AM. Yesterday while we were on the road looking at this… …the Retainer Rescue Mission was taking place as two intrepid Montana men and a trusty cell … Continue reading
cabin fest 2023
Oh, my, what a time was had by all! Joe (seated on the left on the bench) put together another musical extravaganza. And everyone who ever had anything to do with the band gathered to play some tunes. So much … Continue reading
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