OMG Snow

Here we are in Valentine, NE and there is snow everywhere. Knew we left FL to soon. Shorts, sandals off and long pants and tennis shoes on. dang.

Week end at Verl and Lynda's was great. Dustin in from Hawaii, Alex from OK, Brittany camping in the back yard and party all week end. Lynda threw a great party with lots of BBQ, potato salad, beer, wine and Marquita's. Verl is now a licensed preacher, a gift from the two boys.

Left Monday morning and made it to McPherson, KS. Just a long day of driving, did stop at one casino where Doug won $60.00 so we are up $20. WOW

Only made it 490 miles as someone took a nap without telling the driver to turn on HWY 83 so when "they" woke up we were 27 miles pass the turn off and had to turn back. There went almost an hour so we only made it to Valentine, but that is okay. Met up with my cousin Dean and his family in Grand Island, NE for lunch and had a very good visit. They have just returned from a vacation in Ireland. Their daughter Rita and her husband, Jeff joined us and we were able to see pictures of their adorable little boys. Hope they all can make it to WA for the family reunion.

Third day on the Road

Day one found us driving 515 miles and spending the night in Pensacola, FL, the city Todd was born in 43 years ago. Would have liked to drive by our old homes but can't remember the address. Stayed at the Comfort Inn because they have a fitness room. Asked if there was a Whataburger close and found out one was a mile down the road. Doug and I walked down, talking about the Whataburgers we ate as a young married couple and how Doug would have to fight to keep Todd and I out of the fries on the way home. Bryan always had more will power and could wait with his dad, but oh the good smells in the car. What we now realize that memories should just stay that...memories. So disappointed in the burgers not at all what we remembered. Next day drove about the same distance but it took almost an hour longer as we got on HWY 90 and drove along the gulf. Beautiful but slow going only 45 mph. Time to get ready to drive to Verl and Lynda so will continue later.

Busy week-end

Monday and a day to relax after a very busy week-end. Saturday was a pool party at the community center and what a lot of fun. Four hours of non stop eating, drinking, singing and swimming. Unbelievable the amount of talent in the community. Sunday we had a cul-de-sac party at our house and a great time visiting with all our neighbors. Everyone came and plans are already in the works for another next season. Didn't really relax too much today as we had to walk to our weight watchers meeting to let our leader know we are heading to WA on Thursday. Have to get serious about this weight loss thing, we've been partying way to much here. Tomorrow having Todd and Shannon and the grandkids over for pizza and a last good bye until in the fall. we'll miss them but looking forward to getting back to WA and seeing Bryan and his family.

Beautiful Saturday

Another day closer to leaving and know it will be hard as it has turned so beautiful here. Temp in the 70-80's. Went walking at Rothbough Park today, it is a nature animal preserve. Known as a deer park we've only seen the deer once, but seen alligator, armadillo, and tropical birds many many times. Had Todd, Shannon and Adam over for tacos tonight. Sent the left overs home with Adam tonight. Young man is always hungry and says he can always eat. Always enjoy spending the evening with family. Tomorrow Adam and some of his co-workers are throwing a BBQ at the beach at Nokomis so will spend the day with family and friends, looking forwrd to a good time.

14 days and counting

April 1 already here and we are starting the process of closing Home2 for our return to Home1. Always look forward to changing our address every six months, we are just gypsies at heart. Guess it started all those years ago when Doug decided to go into management with the RR and it meant relocating. Thinking back on all the homes we've owned, cities and states we've lived in and realize we wouldn't change a thing. Know some have spent their whole married life in one city and one home and are very content. We on the other hand can't imagine not living the life we have. We believe we gave the boys a chance to see how other people have lived their lives and how customs change from state to state not just country to country. Hopeing by the time we reach Richland the weather has started warming up as Doug hates to wear long pants anymore. Much to do when we get there as the fish pond needs to be finished and the fish brought home from Dan and Marisol. We really appreciate them boarding them in their pond this past winter. Seems strange to be writing in this blog as it has been so long, hope to be better at it this time around.