(I do like just being able to "copy and paste" when Dad is visiting Kim. I'm sure she appreciates the blessing of trying to read his handwriting.... The things we do to keep this blog going.... Ha ha! Enjoy Dad's post! -- Tracy)
Derf Here!
Spring greetings (that is correct, spring) from the Midwest village of Eureka, Illinois. We’re here visiting Joe, Kim, Kaelen, Kelsey, Cocoa (the dog) and two parakeets (Angel and Bennie the 2nd). And a fine visit it has been.
Spouse decided to make the trip with me so we left around 5:31am on Sunday morning. We had planned to stop somewhere in Ohio for the night. That plan was set aside as we (I) decided to drive through to Illinois. Of course, spouse had the final decision.
While on route 271 around Cleveland our trip was slowed down for an accident. As we approached the scene the cops were arriving. There, in the middle of the highway, was an auto on its roof. As we passed by we noticed that the car was empty and several motorists had stopped to help. It did not look like anyone was seriously injured. The rescue vehicles were on their way as we saw and heard them arriving on the scene. Shortly after the crash scene, we came upon a very dark sky and torrential rain. We had about 2 hours of serious storms and the driving was difficult. Many vehicles had four way flashers on. I guess they were timid drivers.
In Indiana, spouse changed her position from front seat to back. The remainder of the trip was a success. (As Kim types this she wonders – is that because Mom was in the back seat?) Our destination was accomplished at 12:30am CDT. So we traveled for about 20 hours (counting stops), covered 1187 miles, averaged 66 mph and got 30.0 miles per gallon. Gas prices were seen from $3.80 to $4.23. We filled up twice on the way. Of course, the car is once again on empty. Must fill today before our trip to Indianapolis tomorrow.
Took two trips to Peoria on Tuesday. Kaelen to eye doctor for checkup and birds to the vet so Angel’s bill could be cut down to size. Missions were accomplished.
Tomorrow we’ll drive to Indianapolis to see Sister Jean. We understand she is continuing to make progress from her surgery. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Hope to have a good visit.
We have several events planned upon our return to Eureka. Three performances of “Annie” at the high school headline these events. It will be Kelsey’s last musical at school. Seeing the college choir sing Sunday at a local church and an awards ceremony at the high school will take up our time through Monday evening. Kaelen will be singing with the choir and Joe will be directing.
We’ll be driving home next Tuesday and Wednesday to Maine. Will stay somewhere in New York Tuesday night. If all goes well, I’ll post next Wednesday. If not Wednesday, I’ll be a day late! Not unusual for me: “A day late and a dollah short!”
We have one more trip to Illinois coming up. That will be for Kelsey’s graduation. Time has flown by and May 20th is the day. At times I’d like to slow down the passage of time. It won’t happen, will it? Nope! Nope!!
Enough babbling for now, so I say:
Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
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