SPRINGFIELD OHIO TO SULLIVAN MISSOURI…ROLLIN, ROLLIN, ROLLIN:))

HEY, ARE WE IN ARIZONA ALREADY??  … NOPE, THINK IT’S JUST A LAND FILL SITE IN INDIANAPOLIS

Because we were both tired from a long driving day Saturday, we went to bed on the early side. Only problem with that is, we were then up on the early side too. Me at 4, Pheebs at 4:01 & Kelly at 5:00. Rolled out of Cracker Barrel at 6 & continued our journey west. It was 8:20 before the sun lumbered up over the eastern horizon & lit up Indianapolis ahead, just as we were entering the east side of the city.

MORNING PIT STOP IN A REST AREA WEST OF EFFINGHAM ILLINOIS

Many years ago I belonged to CAA (Canadian Automobile Association) & had them as our roadside assistance people. They provided something called Trip Tiks (route maps) that I remember using once or twice. They are fine if you stick to the route, but I seldom did. Last week, Kelly mentioned that her Mother still has a Triple A membership.  (American Automobile Association)  Gene & Frank were long time Snow Birders. Gene had mentioned to Kelly about getting us a trip tik for the shortest route to Congress Arizona. I said, 'naw, don't bother, we'll figure it out ourselves". Well, Gene went ahead & got one anyway & I'm glad she did. It is so easy following our updated route, page by page, mile by mile. Makes it a lot easier for navigator Kelly as well just glancing down at each page & telling me where the turns are coming up, etc. A bit of older technology working out kind of nice for us. In an unusual move I think we might just stick to the planned route this time..........for a change:))

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Weather wise, it was a perfect driving day. Blue skies, dry roads & no wind. What a pleasant change from our previous day. Kept my eye in the rear view mirror in case Hurricane Sandy heard we were making a run for it & decided to speed up & chase after us but we crossed the Mississippi River this afternoon & I heard on the news tonight they didn't expect any problems west of the Mississippi.  What a great piece of weather luck for us to have spent last week in Spencerport & not this coming week.

LAST WEEK’S DRIVEWAY HAIRCUT IN SPENCERPORT…MY KINDA BARBER SHOP:))

The city of Indianapolis has tangled us up a couple times in the past, so to be on the safe side this morning we did fire up our GPS system, Garmin Gertie. True to form she & Kelly masterfully talked me through the lane changes, exits, entrances & just about anything else I didn't really have a clue about. We ended up taking the southern by-pass route around the city & I must admit, I do find the audio side of our GPS system most helpful.  Kelly programs in the destinations & I, for the most part, follow Garmin Gertie’s directions.   Well, most of the time anyway.  We have had our disagreements in the past!! 

ROLLING BY THE ‘FED EX’ SECTION OF THE INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT

With Indianapolis behind us, I set my sights on St. Louis. We have tangled with St. Louis a few times before as well so I knew it was important to get it well behind us before we stopped for the day.  Did not want to deal with St. Louis on a week day morning.  Once again we ended up taking a southern by-pass around the city.  Both the Indianapolis & St. Louis traffic was light & that was simply because it was Sunday.   Crossed the Mississippi around 2 p.m. & just kept on rolling west until we decided to stop at a Wal-Mart in Sullivan Missouri. Would you believe this Wal-Mart had low overhead beams across their entrances to prevent high clearance vehicles from entering their parking lot. That effectively blocks all truck & RV traffic so we were out of luck for picking up any groceries or staying for the night. Pooh Pooh on you Walmart.  We will just take our $1.49 grocery budget & go elsewhere…..so there!!

CROSSING THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER SOMEWHERE WEST OF ST. LOUIS

Checked out a nearby Lowes but couldn't find a level spot in the whole parking lot so it was back up onto I-44 & headed for the next exit where Kelly had searched out a Cracker Barrel. Managed to wiggle our way into a very small RV spot & that is where we are for the night. We have an all night gas bar about 50' in front of us, a drive-thru 'Lions Den' fast food joint about 30' to our left, a busy road behind us & of course a crowded Cracker Barrel to our right. Not the best spot for the night, but it will do. In DONNA'S words, I guess you could say we are 'Cracker Docked' for the night:))

YEP, WE’RE CALLING THIS HOME FOR THE NIGHT & NO THAT IS NOT OUR AWNING OUT, IT’S THE ROOF OF THE GAS BAR IN FRONT OF US

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Here is an old Groaner's Corner from a few years ago when I used a bunch of Puns to put together some punable fun using fellow RV Bloggers at the time. I geared some of the Puns toward events happening in people’s lives.  Many of these folks are still around & some have just kind of faded away…………......
Did you know that JANNA once fell into her upholstery machine and is now completely recovered.
RETIRED ROD sent RICK some dead batteries the other day – free of charge.
DONNA is known around her town of Sandwich as quite a recycler.
Yesterday she rode her bike twice.
BIG DAWG & FREEWAY said they knew a fellow who quit dating the telephone operator because he felt disconnected. Besides, she had too many hang-ups.
WANDERING WILLY stole a calendar once. He got twelve months but emailed his friends to say, I grew herbs and worked in the jail’s kitchen where I served my thyme.
JOHN B. over in Texas stretched out in his chair & thought to himself, I'm inclined to be laid back.
THE WANDERING WISHNIES came to the conclusion that the mechanic at the local transmission shop seemed a little shifty.
MIKE & GERRI a few weeks ago said the lights were too bright at the Chinese restaurant so the manager decided to dim sum.
FROGGI DONNA brought it to our attention about a new type of broom that has come out, it is sweeping the nation.
Folks over at THE MOHO figured the ankle was an arch enemy of the heel because the heel had a sole that could neither toe the line nor keep instep.
DOUG figures the triangular computer monitor business was just a big pyramid screen.
LOREE tells us she used to do rock climbing as a youth, but was much boulder back then.
And JOHN says if you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you’d be in Seine
GYPSY dropped a big tub of margarine in the kitchen of her new Lance camper…now she has a Parkay floor.
IVAN couldn’t be on-line this afternoon because he’s on his way to visit some old girlfriends in Cuba. I hope he’s Havana good time.
LAURIE out in Sacramento says if you believe restaurants always overcook steaks, then you probably order them rarely.
WAYNE & ROBERTA knew a bowler who preferred to enter and exit his apartment via the fire escape because it was right down his alley.
JUDY says, show me a piano falling down a mineshaft and I’ll show you A-flat minor.
And RANDY said, it wasn’t school he disliked, it was just the principal of it.
Did you know JENNIFER nearly married a TV repair tech once. The reception would have been great!
ED signed up to be an organ donor; he really put his heart into it.
CHUCK & ANNEKE wondered if we had heard about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.
SAM wanted to run an on-line origami school, but it folded.
On the track team, JERRY had a fear of hurdles, but he got over it.
SANDRA up there in cold old Canada tells us about a dog that gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
And MIKE tells us of the two silk worms that had a race up at North Ranch. They ended up in a tie.
And KAREN said, once her & Steve were sitting in their kayak & became chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can’t have your kayak and heat it too.
And lastly, did you hear about AL who sent more than ten puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.

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SPENCERPORT NY TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO…A RAIN SOAKED DAY:((

THIS PHOTO PRETTY WELL SUMS UP OUR DAY

Didn't hear any rain on the roof during the night so figured we got off lucky for our early morning start. No such luck. Opened the door to a steady drizzle & everything was wet & dripping. Little did we know we would spend the next 6 hours driving in a steady rain. We are both early risers so were up somewhere shortly after 5 & quietly slipped out the Coleman Avenue driveway into the rain soaked darkened morn.  It was 6:35 a.m.

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No destination in mind so we just kept plodding west for as long as we felt like driving, which turned out to be just short of 9 hours.  Long distance driving has never bothered me so for the most part, I don’t mind the grind.  A couple New York State toll roads kicked us for $19.20 but hey, we probably saved that in gas by simply not trying to avoid them. Rains were heavy at times but traffic was light & moving well. It is one of the reasons I always prefer to begin long journeys on a Saturday morning. Saturday & Sunday gives us 2 full days with lighter traffic, no rush hours, & fewer trucks on the roads & highways. And, construction is usually shut down for the week-end. That was a huge bonus today as we breezed our way through some major construction zones along the 4 lane highways & Interstates. Had it been a week day with construction going on, there would have been some major delays for sure.

A RAIN SOAKED PIT STOP AT A REST AREA TODAY

There is also an advantage to driving a Motorhome on rainy days.  Like a truck, a Motorhome driver sits much higher off the road than car drivers.  That height puts the driver above all the watery spray coming off surrounding vehicles making visibility ahead much clearer.  That sometimes happens with low ground fog as well & explains why trucks are able to move quicker than the low fogged in cars around them.

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A tip of my hat & a quiet 'thank-you' to AA co-founders Bill Wilson & Dr. Bob as we swung around Akron, Ohio this afternoon. Akron is where Alcoholics Anonymous took root back in the mid 30's.

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One gas stop in rain soaked Painesville Ohio & one stop at an even wetter soaked rest area nearby carried us all the way from Spencerport NY to Springfield Ohio just northeast of Dayton. Found us a nice Cracker Barrel just off I-70 & called it a day about 3:30. We kind of make it a tradition on our first day on the road to wind things down with supper at a Cracker Barrel. We have a ton of food on board but, tradition is tradition, & besides, after a long day on the road, it’s just nice to get out of the vehicle & go sit somewhere else for awhile:))

OUR OVERNIGHTER SPOT IN SPRINGFIELD OHIO, & WE EVEN HAVE A TREE (notice our new Cracker Barrel flag pole on the back of the rig:))

I like the old time looks & ambience of Cracker Barrel.  And, the warmth & smell of burning Hickory in that big old stone fireplace gets me every time.  Today walking in, I heard Hank Williams his very self, up there in the rafter speakers a beltin out, 'Praise the Lord, I Saw The Light'. Now, how's that for a real howdy doo welcome:))  Kelly had a Pork BBQ something or other & I had myself a conglomeration of stuff off the breakfast menu that had a couple eggs, a mess of biscuits & buns, some of that gritsy stuff, gravy, & a swoosh of potato casserole.  Definitely not the normal healthy breakfast I am accustomed to, but boy oh boy, did it ever yummily taste like we were back in the good old U.S. of A:))

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Sunshine finally broke through a heavy cloud cover about 5:30 this afternoon. Maybe we will have a clear driving day Sunday. After today's deluge of water, that would be nice.  I think we did about 450 miles today.  And, how fortunate we are to have such a great traveling companion in Pheebs.  She is just no trouble at all.  Our little Spooky Pants is just the greatest:))  

NOTHING LIKE A GOOD OLD GAME OF TOYS AT THE END OF A LONG DRIVING DAY 

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Senior Ads seen in a Florida newspaper.....…………..

MINT CONDITION:  Male, 1932 model , high mileage, good condition, some hair, many new parts including hip, knee, cornea, valves. Isn't in running condition, but walks well.
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LONG-TERM COMMITMENT: Recent widow who has just buried fourth husband, looking for someone to round out a six-unit plot.  Dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath not a problem.
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SERENITY NOW:I am into solitude, long walks, sunrises, the ocean, yoga and meditation. If you are the silent type, let's get together, take our hearing aids out and enjoy quiet times.

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WINNING SMILE: Active grandmother with original teeth seeking a dedicated flosser to share rare steaks, corn on the cob and caramel candy.

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BEATLES OR STONES? I still like to rock, still like to cruise in my Camaro on Saturday nights and still like to play the guitar. If you were a groovy chick, or are now a groovy hen, let's get together and listen to my eight-track tapes.

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MEMORIES:  I can usually remember Monday through Thursday. If you can remember Friday, Saturday and Sunday, let's put our two heads together.
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FOXY LADY:Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty, 80's, slim, 5'4' (used to be 5'6'), searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion. Matching white shoes and belt a plus.

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OUR LAST DAY ON COLEMAN AVENUE, SPENCERPORT NY

First thing to check this morning of course was the weather. With winds & rain heading for the area from the southeast & a rain front converging from the west we figure we’re probably gonna get ourselves wet Saturday no matter which way we go.  But, we have opted for the shorter route & decided to head for Buffalo & beyond.

MORNING VISIT IN THE MOTORHOME

  

EVEN SOME OF THE MAILBOXES ON COLEMAN AVE HAVE SHELTER

With the possibility of rain starting later in the day or overnight, I decided to move the Motorhome off the grass & onto the paved driveway for an early morning departure. Hooked the Jeep on because I didn't want to have to do that in the dark or in possible rain come morning. Just get up, pull the slides in & boogie on down the road.

Busied myself checking solar battery levels & re-distributing the rig's load a bit this morning. Checked all 6 locks on our hitch assembly & everything's good there. I remember somebody trying to steal JANNA & MIKE'S Jeep off their Motorhome last December while on their way to Florida.

Just a beautifully warm sunny day here again with a pleasant October breeze rustling through the Autumn leaves.

KELLY & HER BROTHER PETER
Kelly & her Mom did some rooting around in her Mom's attic for awhile.  Last two mornings in a row Pheebs has gone into the house & jumped up on Gene's bed smothering her in smooches trying to get her up. Pheebs & Gene have become quite the Pals.

  

Knowing we were leaving first thing in the morning, Kelly's brother Peter & wife Leslie dropped over to say goodbye just after lunch.  They hadn’t been in our Motorhome since we rid ourselves of the uncomfortable furniture a few years ago so a little tour was in order.

 

RV KELLY CONDUCTS THE TOUR

Kelly & Peter slipped out & brought back a couple huge great tasting Subs. Peter, an education Professor at Roberts Wesleyan College has spent the last couple days hosting Vancouver BC author Steven Galloway who wrote the book, 'Cellist Of Sarajevo'. (BOOK REVIEW) Peter set up a program at the College several years ago whereupon he selects a book for the school & community to read. He then brings the author to the College for a few days where lectures are given & the author is in attendance at the College's writing classes. Peter has taught at Roberts since 2008 & before that was Director of Education for Rochester New York. He is looking forward to his retirement this coming December.

KELLY & PETER HEADING OFF TO GET THE SUBS…HEY, IS THAT A PEACE SIGN I SEE THERE

After re-locating the rig to the driveway & hooking on the Jeep, Pheebs & I took a last walk down around the creek.  I can understand why Kelly’s Dad enjoyed his time there.

Kelly’s cousin Nathan & wife Lori dropped around to say good-bye.  Kelly later slipped out to bring some fish & chips back for a late night supper.  And…..more Abbotts frozen custard.  I think we are leaving here just in the nick of time or else both Kelly & I would have trouble fitting through the Motorhome door.  We normally do not eat so much, but this week just seemed to be right out of control.  For sure, we should not eat again until we reach Arizona!!

WE’RE READY TO ROLL FIRST THING IN THE MORNING

No idea where we will spend Saturday night.  Every travel day is different for us.  No rules, no regulations, no scheduled stops, no reservations.  It’s just the way we roll……….Westward Ho:))

GROANER’S CORNER:(( A Russian, an American, and a Blonde were talking one day.  The Russian said, "We were the first in space!"  The American said, "We were the first on the moon!"  The Blonde said, "So what? We're going to be the first on the sun!"   The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads.  "You can't land on the sun, you idiot! You'll burn up!" said the Russian.
To which the Blonde replied, "We're not stupid, you know. We're going at night!"

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are better off than a lot of humans."
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A WARMLY BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN DAY FINDS US AT THE CEMETERY

We sure hit a bonus weather day here in northwestern New York. Bright sunny day with temperatures up to the 80 degree mark. Supposed to continue for Friday as well & then the whole weather pattern goes right into the dumpster for Saturday & all next week. Wind, rain, & cold temperatures. For sure we will be hightailing it west first thing Saturday morning.

KIND OF A NICE RELAXING DAY HERE ON COLEMAN AVENUE, SPENCERPORT NEW YORK

With the threat of Hurricane Sandy possibly turning inland shortly we have pretty well decided to abandon our southerly route down I-81 to Knoxville. We want to put some miles behind us & the bad weather fronts moving in. Also decided it would be better to just get ourselves on down to Arizona the shortest route possible. With our heavier load eating up extra fuel it just makes for some good sense to do that.

Beautiful morning for a drive.  Kelly, her Mom & I drove a few blocks over to the Spencerport cemetery where Kelly's Dad, Frank is buried. Nice old cemetery with a section of Civil War dead buried there as well. I always find cemeteries very quiet, peaceful, & interesting places. This cemetery looked especially nice today with all it's tall stately trees adorned in their fiery Autumn colors. Truly a tranquil final resting place for Kelly’s Dad, Frank. 

 

Frank died in August of 2010.  He had worked for the United States Postal Service for 33 years after returning home after the Second World War.  Frank was in the Marine Corp & was wounded in the Island fighting on Iwo Jima. 

FRANK DELIVERED A LOT OF MAIL IN THIS LITTLE JEEP

 
FRANK’S CHAIR DOWN BY THE CREEK WHERE HE SPENT MANY HOURS

There are a couple of Hell’s Angel bikers buried nearby & Gene said, years ago on the anniversaries of the deaths, her & Frank would drive over to an intersection near the cemetery & watch the endless parade of Hell’s Angel motorcycles heading into the cemetery.  She said they still come to play cards on the graves of the two fallen bikers.

  

A short drive through the picturesque surrounding area to look at some colorful leaves & we were back to Coleman Avenue. Right from the first time I was here years ago I was, & still am, reminded of small town America. These streets & houses here on Coleman Avenue are right out of the television shows I watched many years ago. Leave It To Beaver, My Three Sons, Father Knows Best, Dennis the Menace, Ozzie & Harriet, and with all the Halloween decorations right now.....The Munsters:))

THE STREET KELLY GREW UP ON….COLEMAN AVENUE

Gene, Kelly's Mom had a hair appointment at 1 p.m. so Kelly drove her downtown for that. Didn't take long for Pheebs & I to pile into the Jeep & head for Tim Hortons. And again, only a few blocks from where we are. Had never seen a Tim Hortons like this before so I wanted to get a picture of it. Pheebs wanted to split a BLT & I figured I might as well have a rare afternoon coffee while there. Besides, probably the last Tim's for the next 6 months.

Will be so glad when all this election stuff is over. The local attack ads on television here are numerous, extremely annoying, & brutal. Candidates just tearing each other to shreds. Has the need for power & greed become that great. Has it become all that encompassing. Has no one ever heard the term, 'defamation of character'. Are the words libel & slander now meaningless in this new age of gut ripping politics. I don't know what the answer is, but there is something very, very, wrong somewhere here in our North American political system whether it be Canada or the United States. Something, somehow needs to change & the senseless bickering & fighting between people has to some how………….. stop!!

YEP, THAT’S KELLY BELLIED UP TO THE COUNTER IN THERE AGAIN

Tried out a few critter configurations in the Jeep this afternoon to see how the gang will ride when we are traveling.  Spencer fit in just fine with Molly the Monkey & Flopper the Frog.  I think between the 3 of them they will be a real deterrent to any would-be robbers & thieves along the way:))

SPENCER, MOLLY, & FLOPPER THE FROG OVER IN THE CORNER 
GROANER’S CORNER:((  An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartar sauce with him.

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love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals
are better off than a lot of humans."
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KELLY’S APPETITE TACKLES AN ‘OUTLAW POTATO’

KELLY, & HER MOM, GENE

Looking forward to warmer sunny weather moving into the area Thursday & with Saturday's rain now cancelled it looks like we'll roll out early Saturday morning. I'm still going back & forth between two different routes & I'm hoping by the time we leave Spencerport NY Saturday morning I'll have an idea which way we are going.

HEADED OUT FOR SUPPER TONIGHT
Coughing has cleared up but I still have a case of head snoofles hanging on. I figure the warmer dryer air of Arizona will take care of all that when we get ourselves over that way. Gotta get out there & get us some of that good old feeling good desert tonic.

Noticed in the Shout Box that Di from STORMRUNNER had a good name for our new big white Tiger Pal. Seeing how we are in Spencerport NY & Kelly found him here, it's just fitting that we call him.....'Spencer’. Thanks Di, & Spencer it is:)) When on the road, Spencer will travel in the passenger seat of the Jeep with Molly the Monkey. Flopper the Frog will hold his position on the driver's side dash. Flopper joined us in Niland California last winter.

‘SPENCER’

Quiet, cloudy afternoon.  Aside from a few walks with Pheebs in the back yard, there wasn’t too much going on.  Kelly’s Mom said, over the years, raising 4 kids here on Coleman Avenue, there were a lot of ‘soakers’ in the creek at the end of that back yard too.  

COULD MAYBE CALL THIS, ‘SOAKER CREEK’

 

BACKYARD LEADS TO THE BABBLING LITTLE CREEK

Kelly, her Mom Gene & I headed out for supper at the Texas BBQ Joint.  (yep, that’s it’s real name)  Only about a 6 block drive to downtown Spencerport.  Kelly had what is known as an ‘Outlaw Potato.’  Glad she tried to eat that whole thing & not me.  It did turn out to be a bit of a struggle for her. 

‘OUTLAW POTATO’

A warm sunny day predicted here Thursday so maybe we’ll get ourselves out & about & have us a look around a bit:))

GENE SCOOTS AROUND SPENCERPORT IN HER TOYOTA RAV 4:))

GROANER’S CORNER:((  Why doesn’t Mexico have an Olympic team? Because every Mexican that can run, jump, and swim…….. is already across the border & out of the country!

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I NEVER SET FOOT OUT OF THE RIG TODAY:((

The relentless rains began at 5 a.m this morning & continued with noisy patter on our roof for the entire day. I am a little concerned because we are parked on grass & if the rain continues for a few days it could be a little tricky getting out of here. Long range forecast is for a sunny Friday but rains again Saturday. Might be a good idea to roll out a day earlier & leave Friday. We'll keep our eyes on the weather & play this one by ear.
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Thought for sure last weekend this head cold of mine was on it's way out, but noticed Monday I was beginning to cough more & by Monday night the cold had gravitated to my chest. Went to bed feeling rough & woke up the same way. Never even got out of my pajamas for the entire day. Stayed inside where it was warm & dry & never set one foot outside the rig. 

Now, to explain that big white Tiger sitting on the Jeep Monday night. Kelly had a couple coupons for ABBOTT'S CUSTARD & headed off downtown to pick up a couple Sundaes after supper. On her way back she spotted that big white Tiger by the curb & first thought it a dog. Garbage pick-up today & the Tiger was sitting beside a larger pile of garbage for this morning's pick up. Kelly went around the block, stopped & immediately rescued the Tiger by stuffing it in her Mother's car. When she got back she set the Tiger on the lawn, came in & told me there was a big cat outside. I thought she meant a big domestic cat so I didn't bother getting up. She said Pheebe was outside playing with it & took a camera out to take a picture. Later, when I uploaded the pics to the computer I saw the big 'cat' on the Jeep. So now, we have a new Mascot for the Bayfield Bunch & as I'm typing, the big Tiger is sitting on my bed right beside me in his warm, safe & dry new home.  Gonna have to think of a name for this little Kitty.

Not much to write about today. I think the last time I spent an entire day inside was when I was a kid. My time today was divided between the computer, blowing my nose, playing with Pheebs, coughing, & watching television. Not much to watch on the dozen channels our aerial pulls in but I did try to watch some old dusty westerns. Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Wild Wild West, Big Valley, & The Rifleman.  I remember them as exciting shows at a time when I was a lot younger.  They just don’t seem to hold the same kind of magic anymore they once did.  But, not much on the other 11 channels so kinda watched them between snoozes anyway.  Kelly brought me some beef stew from the house & slipped over to the Pharmacy & picked me up some more cold medication. I have my fingers crossed this is still just a lingering cold & not the same bacteria infection Kelly had. She finishes the last of her prescribed anti-bacteria pills tomorrow & is doing much better than a week ago. I'll see how things shape up tomorrow.

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We were invited over to Kelly's brothers place for supper so Kelly & her Mother kept that appointment. Pheebs stayed home to look after me & the new Tiger. Kelly had to sew up the big cat’s leg where it was loosing some of it’s stuffings.  With our green frog on the dash & orange Monkey in the Jeep, we are beginning to look every bit like a real traveling circus………. Groovy:))

KIND OF REMINDS ME OF THE SONG…’GETTING TO KNOW YOU’

GROANER'S CORNER:(( One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed.
She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?"
The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. "I can't dear," she said. "I have to sleep in Daddy's room."
A long silence was broken at last by a shaken little voice saying, "The big sissy."

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are better off than a lot of humans."
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- The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails -William Arthur Ward
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