ZoomWe are back and have been properly introduced to our new granddaughter. Judy is a much greater help than she thinks she is, and I—other than walking the dog and folding laundry—may be just the opposite. She, of course, is beautiful and seems to be growing before our eyes. But still, so small: her head is the size of a softball; her tiny feet no longer than my thumb.
Our return trip is still a bit of a blur of self-pump gas stops, bad coffee, and great ice cream cones. 2933 miles in four long days. Quite a difference from the seven leisurely weeks we took to drive from the Cape, via Florida, to California and the Golden Gate. Memorable eastbound stops included the Road Kill Café on old Route 66 in Arizona; the Sayre, Oklahoma, town campground; the about-to-become ghost town of Cotton Plant, Arkansas; and the lodge deep in Natchez Trace State Park in Tennessee.
For obvious reasons, we’re not eager to be on the road again for a while. The Tarheel State was home for nearly thirty years, and we’re glad to be back. -DN
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I am reading several entries tonight to Margaret as her goodnight story and we are both enjoying your adventures so much! No doubt Claire Frances is the absolute HIGHLIGHT! Ohio would have been good... but we'll still be here whenever and Claire will only be so tiny for another moment. Hugs, grins, teary eyes, wonderment and joy in our hearts, love, c,l,p,t and m
Congratulations...
Having just taken Medley and Miel to Tampa airport for their return to NM, it was a priority to catch up with you. WOW Lots of catching up, with your trip of thousands of miles and your biggest news of all, Claire. We are so happy for all of you, and hope you have a wonderful NC visit filled with joy that will continue your whole life. Remember how with your own kids it was hard to imagine that you could love one so little so much? The wonder of it all returns, as you fall in love again. And now Wendy will know how much you love her, too.
L and R in SK
Judy,
Blame Paula for giving me you and Doug's blog and I'm so electroniccally challenged, this is my 2nd try. Anyway we haven't spoken in about 4 decades but I vicariously enjoyed your trip and congrats on new grandaughter. My wife and I are in same boat (daughter Anna 81/2 months along).
Do you still have your North Miami Pioneers' band uniform?
Seriously, if you get a chance my e-mail is daleylaw@nettally.com
Great to read your wonderful trip reports.
Bernie Daley
I just wanted to be on the same page as Louise, Richard, and Bernie. What a testament to our resilience that we have all made it to grandparenthood and are blogging along on the internet highway - also a first for me, by the way. So happy to hear about Claire's arrival in the world. I love the name. George's granddaughter is also named Claire - after my favorite aunt and his mother. My mother always called her Clairisse - must be an Italian variant. Isn't it amazing how much love they elicit! Enjoy the joy! Love, Paula
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