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3049
3049 is the magic number. Yes, we are home in Rhode Island once again as of 3:30 PM Friday. And yes, that is the number of miles we travelled from the lake to here. Oh, my goodness. Thursday, while Banjo … Continue reading
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almost home, day 10 on the road
If I could jump for joy this morning I would, though I would not jump on the elevator. Because, as you can see, many bad things could happen. We are 387 miles from home and our own beds. It is … Continue reading
looking at lake erie
It is dark. It is raining. I can barely see the white-capped waves on the lake. We drove extra miles north of the interstate last night in order to stay at a Fairfield Inn because we love them. We drove … Continue reading
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heading east, 2022
We’re in a Fairfield Inn in…wait a sec, let me think… I have drawn a blank. Iowa, though. We’re in Iowa and we will be sleeping in Ohio tonight. It’s a four state day. I am in the breakfast room. … Continue reading
the road is calling and we must go
This lovely Highlander is ready to hit the road and head East. We plan to get an early start this morning and drive the 380 miles to Bozeman. The last time we drove from Idaho to Rhode Island was September, … Continue reading
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end of the road
I just kissed Banjo Man goodbye here in the Omaha airport. He is heading back to Rhode Island and has a long afternoon and evening ahead. He won’t arrive in RI until midnight and will spend at least five hours … Continue reading
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day 8, center of america
We took a detour Wednesday. At least I think it was Wednesday. I’m not sure any more. The above photo is of Banjo Man imitating a Da Vinci sketch. Thank goodness Banjo Man kept his clothes on. The center of … Continue reading
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western kansas, day 7
Yes, this is Kansas and there is a lot of it. The sky is a brilliant blue and everyone is so pleasant. These are hardworking people. We have learned so much about farming in 2021. These folks know what they’re … Continue reading
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tuesday morning in kansas
We are moving slowly this morning. In an hour or two we will leave Garden City and head closer to Red Cloud, Nebraska where we will experience all things Willa Cather. We’ve been touring an amazing part of the country. … Continue reading
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maybe this was saturday
This is me on the other side of the gate to Fort Fetterman, Wyoming. It was supposed to be open. It wasn’t. Damn you, Wyoming! Banjo Man ducked under the fence and walked up the hill to the fort. He … Continue reading
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