Sun, Oct 30, 2022:  Tupelo, MS, to Dothan, AL:  Another long driving day today.  And I didn’t get much sleep last night, so Mike had to do most of the driving.  We left Tupelo at 8:30 and arrived in Dothan by 3:30.  We drove through showers off and on.  At least it wasn’t a downpour.  72 here in Dothan.  Tomorrow we leave for Ocala, FL. 

Mackinac Island

Summer "cottages" on Mackinac Island

The Grand Hotel

 

Sat, Oct 29, 2022:  St. Louis to Tupelo, MS:  A long drive today, but we left earlier than expected, so we arrived in Tupelo by 3:15.  Sprinkled off and on, but a decent day weather-wise.  We’ll do a couple of microwave meals for dinner.  Don’t feel like going out again.  Tomorrow we leave for Dothan, AL.   

Chapel at Annapolis Naval Academy

Mon, Oct 3, 2022:  St. Louis:  Went to the ballet yesterday for the first time in years.  The St. Louis Ballet presented two ballets—Within the Golden Hour, and Romantique.  The venue was the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of St. Louis campus.  We opted for the matinee, so we only dressed up a little.  Most people didn’t.  We had orchestra seats but next time we’ll get orchestra box seats.  Wore our masks.  Already got tickets for Swan Lake in April next year.  Going out to vote now and then have lunch.  We’ve had a week or so of absolutely beautiful weather.  Looking more and more like fall. 

Sun, Sep 11, 2022:  St. Louis:

 

Let us never forget…

911 Memorial in New York City

 911 Memorial, The Pentagon

Flight 93 Memorial, Shanksville, PA

 Thu, Mar 31, 2022:  Guin, AL, to St. Louis:  Well, we made it home in one piece.  It was sleeting while unloading the truck.  But it’s all done and we’re ensconced and warm.

Home Sweet Home

Wed, Mar 30, 2022:  Dothan, AL, to Guin, AL:  Since there are some bad storms coming through this area, we left Dothan early and arrived at the Holiday Inn Express by noon.  And we were able to get a room right away.  Check-in isn’t until 3:00.  There is a full restaurant at this location, so we may go down for dinner tonight.  Bad weather should hit sometime tonight.  I’m just glad we got here before the onslaught.  Tomorrow should be clear sailing to St. Louis—at least as far as the weather is concerned.

Schooner America - Key West

Tue, Mar 29, 2022:  Ocala, FL, to Dothan, AL:  Well, we’re stuck in Ocala right now because of dense fog.  Hopefully we’ll be on the road in a couple of hours.  We gain an hour today anyway, since we’ll be on Central Time.  Yes!  There is severe weather where we’re headed.  We may be in Dothan for a couple of days also.  Mother Nature is a fickle bitch.

A brigantine in Key West harbor.