Monday, April 21
We left Hot Springs and Cloud Nine RV Park this morning on an overcast and drizzly day. We're headed north...
We're spending tonight in Sikeston, Missouri
The clouds and drizzle followed us most of the way. Shortly after we arrived, the clouds moved out and the sun began to shine.
We went to dinner tonight at the original Lambert's Cafe, Home of the Throwed (not tossed) roll.
Lambert's has made arrangements with Hinton RV Park to pick up and transport any guests who wish to dine there. As we needed to fuel up for the morning, we did not take advantage of that benefit...
Lambert's is a fun place to have dinner. Gotta watch out for those throwed rolls. As our friend
David says "keep your head up and your eyes open!" And the food is good!!
Tuesday, April 22
We've been blessed with great weather since we left Oklahoma City. Today was no exception. A beautiful, sunny day. Perfect for traveling.
We're heading to Indianapolis, Indiana for the night. Along the way, we crossed the Mighty Mississippi in Cairo, Illinois...
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| approaching the bridge |
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| the sun was brilliant... |
No matter how many times we cross the Mississippi, I still get a thrill.
Tonight we're staying at Lake Haven RV Park. Lake Haven RV is on the southwest side of Indy. We'll be back in the mitten tomorrow...
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| Coop liked walking around this pond |
We followed the "green line" north...all was green with trees budded out and flowers in bloom until we arrived in Indy. It will probably be a couple more weeks until the trees bud out and the flowers bloom here. In the meantime, not a tulip nor a daffodil in sight.
Wednesday, April 23
A little cool this morning, but still a nice, sunny day. We left at 8:00 am, which put us right in the middle of rush hour. Not the best planning! It wasn't too bad; it only took us 30 minutes or so to get around Indy.
We arrived at Haas Lake in New Hudson today. A pretty, but chilly day. We're so looking forward to spending time with family and friends.
As I mentioned before, Spring has yet to arrive in this part of the country. If you look close enough you can see some buds on the trees. Spring is still about two weeks away.
Good Friends, Good Times
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| Celebrating George's graduation from Eastern Michigan University |
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| Gene and Deb, George's proud parents |
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| Phoebe Love (my women's circle at church) |
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| more Phoebe Love |
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| Lady "O". She & her mom hosted our gathering |
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| Ron and his good buddy Fred |
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| we spend a couple of nights with my dad and his wife, Joyce |
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| Ron with our good friends Gary and his grandson Caden |
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| Nancy (Gary's wife) and Caden |
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| the boys |
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| Caden, our favorite Cleveland Browns fan!! |
While here, we made the decision to empty out our storage unit. When we first went on the road we rented a 10x20 storage unit. We haven't need anything out of it for the past two years, soooo, time to get rid of it.
We sorted, kept a box of mementos, and gave some things away. We then called the Salvation Army who sent a truck to our storage unit. They loaded up everything that was in the unit...
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| hauling stuff out |
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| almost done |
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| just enough room for the remaining furniture |
It was bittersweet emptying out our storage unit. The end of a chapter in our lives. Now that it is done, we feel very good about it.
Friday, May 9
The weather has been cool (mid-40's with some 50 degree days thrown in) while we've been here. In the two weeks that we've been in Michigan, we've only had two or three days without rain. At least everything is green!!
This morning we are leaving Haas Lake and heading to Findlay (about 120 miles south) to visit with our son, daughter-in-law and grand kids. We're staying at Pleasant View RV Park in Van Buren.
Spring has definitely sprung!! The trees and flowers have blossomed. So very nice to see!!
While here...
We hung out at the kids house and played...
Catch...
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| Preston |
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| Teague likes to play too |
Planted flowers...
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| Lily |
Mowed the yard...
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| Teague |
Rode scooters...
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| Preston |
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| Lily |
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| Teague |
Rode bikes...
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| Teague |
Took selfies...
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| Teague's first selfie... |
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| Cassie and Teague |
Played in the sand...
And just generally hung out...
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| Cassie |
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| not just anyone gets to drive Grandpa's truck!! |
We went to Judo...
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| Lily |
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| Daddy participates as well... |
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| mommy playing with Teague... |
We went to the playground...
We played at Grandma's and Grandpa's
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| Lily showing off her 1st place medal for her 5k race... |
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| taking Cooper for a walk |
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| playing at the playground |
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| dodge ball!! |
We also went to an "all-school" Mass where Lily gave a reading...
Friday, May 23
All too soon our time in Findlay has come to an end. Time to hit the road once again. We left Findlay this morning and we're headed to Branson.
Today is our son's birthday. Happy Birthday Bryan!!
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