Started The Long Trek

Hope, Arkansas

Weather: low 24 degrees in Glen Rose, Texas, high 50 degrees in Hope, Arkansas, partly cloudy skies

We had another fairly early departure, as we started our trek back to the new home base in north Alabama. Our route led us northeast on US 67 to I-30, which took us through Dallas and on to Hope. Once we were through Dallas, traffic was fairly light, and even though there was some road construction, it didn't slow us down.

We arrived in Hope about 1500 hours, and were set up about 15 minutes later. We didn't set up the satellite dish, since we felt there was enough choice with the RV antenna for television. After resting about an hour, we drove out to my brother Keith's house. We had a great reunion with Keith and sons Josh and Jacob. Wife Nancy arrived home from work about 1715 hours, and middle son Corey showed up about 45 minutes later. Everyone piled in the cars and we went to eat at a local bar-b-que restaurant, where we had some great conversation, catching up on what everyone has been doing.

When supper was finished, we went back to Keith and Nancy's house, where the great conversation continued. Have I said lately how much I enjoy getting together with family?

Eventually, we had to leave, since we were so tired from the long day. However, Keith and Nancy and family have a standing invitation to visit us at the new home base.

We're not sure how early we'll be able to leave in the morning. There is a winter storm watch for this area, with snow and ice expected late tonight and early in the morning. That might mean that it will take us two days to get back to north Alabama. That's okay, as long as we're safe.

More later, be safe.

Today's Town - Hope, Arkansas: Birthplace of President Bill Clinton

Not all who wander are lost.