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Day 4, Five States; lost in Paducah

Well, today started out as the past 3 days have. Up at 5:30, breakfast in the hotel at 6(gotta get there early before the rest of the guests do) and out the door at 7:30. Still windy, and rain moved … Continue reading

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Day 3, Rawlins WY to Lincoln NE

Monday morning we woke up to light rain and wind. It looked a lot worse out. Breakfast at 6, on the road at 7:30. Light rain continued as we moved east but we could see clearing skies in the distance. … Continue reading

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Day 2, Sunday; What, ELK???

This morning, we set the alarm for 5:30. While Karen took a shower, I wrote the previous blog entry. At 6 we went downstairs for breakfast. Then I took a shower while Karen spent a few minutes on the computer. … Continue reading

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Day 1, Saturday

We got up at 6am, a brief breakfast, and last minute packing, said our goodbye to Mary, and departed Richland at 8:20 on a cool, clear, beautiful morning. Heading east, Karen drove the first leg. At about Cheney WA we … Continue reading

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The Trip about to begin

I left home at 2:45 this afternoon, felt like I was forgetting something. But no. Got on the hwy eastbound and noticed a big backup going westbound. Hmmm, must be an accident. Amost 3 miles of backup, sure glad I … Continue reading

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Getting ready for the drive….

Had a normal day at work, getting my desk all cleaned up. Its been slow for awhile, so now is a good time to take time off. I was still the last one out at 5pm but only because everyone … Continue reading

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