So as always, with us, starting out was a little rough. Terry finished playing with the St. Marys Community Band at the annual Firemans Ice Cream Social and we immediately jumped into action. We are the set up and take down crew, but for this event we didnt have to drag out much equipment, so not as much to put away. Biggest problem is Terry is a talker and just cant pass up a good conversation. We did have a couple people helping us and I was so grateful!
When we arrive at the house I thought wed jump in the Suburban and take off. Much to my surprise nothing was packed! It really didnt take too long and after a quick trip up the hill to visit Betty (Terrys 94 year old mother) we were on our way to pick up Karen and Ed. (We werent quite an hour late)
Karen is so organized so they were ready. We quickly packed up and pulled out. We didnt get very far when Ed realized he forgot his Yeti coffee mug, so we turn around and head back. Thirty days is a long time to be without the necessities in
First Ice Cream Bowl in Zanesville! Our vehicle just wont drive by there!! If you havent been to Toms then you must go! What a great place and their peanut butter ice cream is the very best!
Today was a driving day. We were trying to get to Hannibal, MO. Even with gaining an hour that was going to be pretty ambitious, so I immediately start looking for a hotel a little closer. Everything was sold out, but persistence paid off and I found a Country Inn and Suites in Decatur, IL.
I LOVE this country and I love driving across and thru it! Every state is unique. Plus when you are traveling very flat ground and you find yourself going up a hill you take note.
The sunset was beautiful but I couldnt get a great picture of it. One thing Ive learned about traveling is its very hard to get great pictures out of a moving vehicle. I love seeing all the farm land and am continually grateful we arent big time farmers. I can surely appreciate what they
