Monday, November 29, 2010
Today was a day of resting. I'm fighting a cold, and just don't feel like much else. Seems I sleep better in the tent than in a room. Had a good breakfast this morning, and came back to the room to do some organizing and computer stuff. The day is warm, but cloudy with rain predicted later in the day.
Around noon I walked down the street for lunch at Chili's. Along the way there is a park called Restoration Park. Years ago it was a mining operation, and the city bought it and started making a park. It's still in progress, but a really nice place for walking and observing wildlife. Lunch was good.....sweet corn soup and salad. A little mist fell when walking back to the room, but it really opened up shortly after I got back to the motel. Forecast is for rain most of the day, with thunderstorms.......but clearing for the rest of the week. Glad I'm inside today. Had a call from Randolph Scott who I met in Lordsburg, NM. He checks in occasionally to see how I'm doing.
My package finally was delivered to a nearby State Farm Agency. Because it was raining so hard, I asked if they could bring by the motel....and they agreed. I really hated to ask, but with the rain, I hated to walk the 3 mile round trip. The package was delivered to the motel around 6pm, and contained: shoes (pair #4), Sundrops, cookies, gloves, crackers, scarf, trail mix, and a pair of socks. Just like Christmas, and made me forget the cold for a while. Rita's taking care of me from a distance.
I've used the time inside to look over the maps, and it appears I have about 80 more miles in LA. If all goes well, that's about 4-5 days, and then across the Mississippi River into Mississippi. Then about 8-10 days to cover the approx 160 miles across MS. It looks like I'll be somewhere in Alabama around Christmas. My original plan was to be around Dallas at Christmas, so guess it's gone better than planned. Hope the remainder goes as well as the first part.
About the pictures
My package finally was delivered to a nearby State Farm Agency. Because it was raining so hard, I asked if they could bring by the motel....and they agreed. I really hated to ask, but with the rain, I hated to walk the 3 mile round trip. The package was delivered to the motel around 6pm, and contained: shoes (pair #4), Sundrops, cookies, gloves, crackers, scarf, trail mix, and a pair of socks. Just like Christmas, and made me forget the cold for a while. Rita's taking care of me from a distance.
I've used the time inside to look over the maps, and it appears I have about 80 more miles in LA. If all goes well, that's about 4-5 days, and then across the Mississippi River into Mississippi. Then about 8-10 days to cover the approx 160 miles across MS. It looks like I'll be somewhere in Alabama around Christmas. My original plan was to be around Dallas at Christmas, so guess it's gone better than planned. Hope the remainder goes as well as the first part.
About the pictures
That's Herby K's in Bossier City, LA. The 2nd picture is Linda Mahanay, her boyfriend Wesley Adams, and me inside Herby K's.
Take care of and pace yourself with that cold! Saw the weather map and hope that you are avoiding the storms!!! Glad that you are making good time and hope to see you sooner than you thought!
ReplyDeleteHey Jeff, Your timing for the Day of rest was a good one. We really had some bad weather and I apologize for Monroe looking so bad while you are here. This morning is a little rainy so hope you don't get those shoes too wet.
ReplyDeleteI am about 18 miles to the North and East of you and will keep up with your progress.
If you run into trouble, just E me at MickeyP43@gmail,com.
You be real careful,
Mick
Thanks Mick.....I always enjoy your comments. It's stopped raining here in W Monroe, so I'm getting ready to head out.
ReplyDeleteHI Dad:
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo...you look very healthy and rested despite your cold. Your Thanksgiving was just as uneventful as ours. School and work here. In fact, my American Precalculus students complained that I gave them a test. I told them they should be thankful. Carly had an assembly and sang a few Thanksgiving songs, which I did not see because I was teaching. She then came home and drew the most beautiful Thanksgiving meal. It was quite funny, but Kev thinks that she probably doesn't even remember a Thanksgiving meal since we have been here for 3 now. We took her drawing and placed it on the table. I think I'll save it for next year as well! Horribly cold here for the past week and snowing outside. Not quite enough to cancel school, but all our fingers are crossed...All the best!