This morning, Saturday the 10th, I woke up kind of late to the sound of rain on the roof. Welcome to Illinois in the Spring😂
Calling for showers and winds all day, so didn't waste anytime getting ready to leave the Homestead rest area just north of St Louis on I-55. Left at 9:45. Only one hour to Springfield and one hour to home. Had no real problems the entire two hours.Started raining harder as we closed in on Bloomington, Illinois. Nice to get a free wash to get all that southwestern dirt and dust off before getting home.Yuma got all excited when we turned onto our county road toward home. He remembers and I think he is excited to be home. He was jumping up and down from the dash and whining😍Pulled into home at 12:30 and our southwest journey for this season is over.Today is my son Steve's birthday so rested up and talked with Dolly for the afternoon and then at 6:30 we went over to his house to meet the family for his birthday party.
It was great to see nearly the whole family the first night home and to be here to celebrate Steve's birthday. Perfect ending to a successful southwest trip. Hopefully, there will be another trip in my future. I appreciate those that read my blog and those that left comments. Thanks for stopping by.
Keep in touch! Blessings to you and all your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Let Jerry know the black tank is no longer leaking. Appreciate his work and both of your friendships. Take care and keep cool.
DeleteGlad you and Yuma made it home safely after many miles on the road. Everyone was happy to see you, as we celebrated Steve's birthday. I know you'll enjoy the rainy, windy, 40 degree days. 😁
ReplyDeleteGreat to be home but too bad i brought bad weather with me.
DeleteHome safe!! You made lots of great memories this winter. Now time for family memories.
ReplyDeleteYes, so glad to be home. Sometimes I wonder why I do this. Lots of fun memories and the people I meet make it worthwhile.
DeleteI always enjoy your trips east and west since I no longer have an RV. I was also in basic training at 18 so we must be the same age. I went Air Force though.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gene. Makes me feel good to know I can help others to see this great part of the country through my eyes. Don't miss my Army years🥵
DeleteGlad you made it Safely home on time to celebrate Steve' Birthday.
ReplyDeleteNice seeing Yuma get totally excited.
Looking forward to some of your summertime adventures.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Yuma is happy to be home and gets good food consistently😃 so glad you two followed along. Appreciate your friendship.
DeleteWhat a beautiful family you have there Doug! Cute about Yuma being excited to be home :) Sweatshirt and pants..bet that felt different LOL. Cute pic with you and Dolly along with Fergie and Yuma :) Have a wonderful summer and hope to see you next Fall!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. Kept expecting you to pop up all winter but for sure next winter. Have a great summer.
DeleteDoug, it was so good to meet you and Yuma! Enjoy your friends, and relatives! Take care,Rawn
ReplyDeleteThanks Rawn. It was fun.
DeleteWelcome Home!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeff. Hopefully we will meet again next year.
DeleteGlad you made it home safely Doug, hope we are all down in the southwest this winter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill. Looking forward to it.
DeleteI was relived to see you and Yuma made it home safely. RV travels are not without their hazards. Stay in touch and let us know how your doing. Who knows, maybe we'll catch up with you out in the Great American Southwest again some day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Al. Hopefully there will be another meeting before it's all over.
DeleteWelcome home, Doug and Yuma! I'm glad you are safe and sound. How nice to see your family so soon after arriving and Happy Birthday Steve! Hopefully, next year will be another adventure, it was fun travelling along with you although seeing you would have been better! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Patsy. Glad you got to see some familiar places and a few new ones. Next winter hopefully we'll meet-up.
DeleteYou had a great journey this winter! Glad you were tested up enough to come by! Great to see you! Love you Dad!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. Glad I made it home for your birthday. Love you.
DeleteGlad to read you are home safe and sound and just in time to celebrate your son's birthday. Give Yuma a little pat for us. Enjoy the summet.
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