From Indiana to Missouri

We left Indiana this morning as it was lightly misting, but the roads dried out and the sun came out as we got a little ways down I 70.  Here's a few photos Craig took for me.

 Getting ready to cross the Mississippi near St. Louise.

The campgrounds near by were either full or too pricey, so we found a Walmart that allows overnight parking.  It's hard to see us, but it's parked on the left just behind the second light pole.  We walked up this hill to use the McD's free WiFi.

It's cooling down, so we should be able to get a good night's sleep.

On to another stop tomorrow.

Blessings,

Kathy

Go West Old Man

We have enjoyed our time at this little RV park near Vincennes, Indiana.  We moved over to a pull-through spot to get farther away from the train noise.  This one is much better.

This is my garden.  I had two small red geraniums and Carolyn gave me this hanging basket with a white one in it.  I planted mine in the planter and they are very happy.

There is a nice pond here and we have done a little fishing.

Craig was catching most of the fish, but I finally pulled in a couple.  It's always fun to fish. 

We decided to go to a Walmart today to stock up on a few things.  We drove to one in Vincennes and it was raining a bit as we went in.  We didn't have any plans for the day, so we just took our time shopping and finding the things we needed.  We finally went up to the check out lane, when suddenly, the power went off throughout the store.  They quickly told all of us to please leave our carts and go out of the store.  What!!!  Leave all of my hard found items behind.  But, we had no other choice.  We got to the car and had to work our way out of the parking lot and then through stop lights that were also out.  We got out the GPS and looked for the nearest store and found one 20 miles away in Illinois.  It was still raining a bit, so we decided we would just go.  We shopped all over again and only had a couple of things that we couldn't find.  We checked out as soon as we could.

We came to this RV Park to regroup and try to decide what direction to go.  Craig broke a tooth a couple of weeks ago and our dentist is in Colorado.  We had looked online for availability at the Cherry Creek State Park to park the Whale and there wasn't much until the end of Oct.  The neighborhood covenants only allow parking in front of homes for 72 hours at a time. We thought of going to Texas, but we weren't able to reach a couple of friends to see if they would be home.  A home on a lake that we had been watching also sold, so we felt that door was closed for now.  Tana posted on Facebook a request for a place to stay in Aurora, CO, where we could park our Motorhome. Tana's friend, Wendy, generously offered a place on her property.  So we are now set up to spend weekdays at Cherry Creek and go to Tana's or Wendy's on the weekends.  We felt this was some direction and so we will be taking our time going from Indiana to Colorado.  If we can get there by Thursday we can watch a couple of grand kids play sports and on Friday, Craig can go with the youngest, Cooper to his school's Donuts for Dad's.  Cooper's dad has to work and can't make it.  Craig also has booked a dentist appointment.  

So, now that we have groceries, we will be taking our time and just traveling 250 miles or so a day... at least that's the plan.

That's my story.

Blessings,

Kathy

The Taylors

Craig made a decision that it was time to pack up and head down the road.  The Taylors have been such a blessing to us!  Have I told you that we met them at Canyon Lake, AZ, last year? They have a lovely log home in North Salem, IN that is nestled in the woods.

 Craig, Ron and Carolyn

Here's there back porch area.

They have a cute dog, Polly, who will wear you out playing with tennis balls or any other kind of ball she can find.

Their daughter was so kind to us and they also have a beautiful home and the whole family are avid hunters (accept for two Korean Foreign Exchange students who have lived there).

One of Tracy's family came across two bucks that were hopelessly connected by their horns.  One was dead and the other was nearly dead from carrying around the other's carcass. They had them mounted just as they found them.

 Here are just a few of their other trophies

I don't mean to make Tracy look like another trophy, but I took this picture from her Facebook wall because I wanted to let her see someone that maybe does look quite like a twin, but she certainly could be her sister.  Tracy lives in Indiana and Stacy W lives in Texas.

Stacy, if you see this, I hope you don't mind that I took a picture from your wall so you could see the resemblance.  Not sure that you will be able to see the connection without hearing you both speak and your mannerisms.

The Taylors were so generous with everything... including these wonderful tomatoes that we were thrilled to have. We ate some in our taco salad for dinner tonight.

Please be praying for the Taylor family as they travel Sat to Ft. Wayne for Ron's brother's Memorial Service.

Craig found an RV Park just over 100 miles down 41 near Vincennes, IN.  It has a good rate with Passport America Club and it has a little fishing pond. We may stay for more than one night.  We liked the name, "New Vision RV Park" because that's what we are seeking the Lord for.  

 We can fish the pond and keep what we catch to eat if we want so we may stay until we get our fill.

I had to Google this to find out what it is.  It's a new coal mine on the other side of the pond.

Try as we may for the past several months, we just haven't been able settle down in any one place.  Although, this would be our desire. Our trip to Miami to go on the cruise with Tana's family was cancelled and so our fall travel plans are very up in the air.  We would love to live by our children and grand children or friends, but they are all scattered across the US and we haven't found a good place to be, that will also allow us to travel to see the others.

Love you all,

Kathy

The Wild Air Farm

We are still parked at our friends, the Taylors.  Today they took us to see a huge farm near Zionsville where Ron has done a lot of escalating work for the owners.  It's a gorgeous horse farm and it now has 8 ponds.  It has to be the most beautiful piece of land I have ever seen.

Craig, Ron and Carolyn

Ron's last project was lining the stream with Rick Rack along the bank.

They have brought in this huge cannon and are mounting it on a platform.

Besides horse events they also host wedding parties.  It was wonderful to see it all!!!

Blessings,

Kathy