We've landed in Michigan

I got a call from my friend Donna today asking what's happening with us. They've been watching for a updated blog. It's been a world win since we got back but let me fill you in first on the trip home.

As I posted on Tuesday our first day we traveled over 600 miles. Loved the toll road around Austin, totally took away that stressful area. We used "By Mail" option so all you have to do is keep on driving and a camera takes a picture of your license plate with a bill to come in the mail.

Wednesday we left Mt Vernon TX shortly after 6:30am. The weather was good and other than a traffic tie up around Little Rock from a accident we moved right along. 710 miles later we stopped for the night just east of Effingham IL.

Thursday, we got a late start and wasn't on the road until almost 7:30 but we also new we had a short under 400 mile day. About the time we drove into Michigan it started raining. Luckily it quit long enough for us to unhook the car at the Meijers parking lot and arrived at our home about 2:00.

All in all the trip was the easiest we ever had. Our only problem was Pepper. She had a hard time with staying in Motels, just too many sounds during the nights and she thought she had to let us know every time she head something. I finally turned the fan on and left the TV on all night for white noise.

So to fill you in on what we've been doing since we arrived. First thing we've been freezing. We've seen frost just about every morning and the highs have been only in the 50's. Everyone keeps telling us how warm it's been up until now. Ya right, like that makes us feel any warmer.

Friday we unloaded and unpacked the truck and car and Larry got the yard mowed. Of course I needed to get to the grocery store since there was nothing in the house. As I was putting the groceries away I started a new list for things I'd already forgotten. Bob and Diane stopped as they were leaving to go up to their place at Houghton Lake. That night we were able to see Brandi, Anissa and Darrius.

Saturday morning we put on every piece of warm clothing we had which wasn't enough and headed for Darrius's soccer game. Neither of us have been that cold in a long long time. When we left there Larry asked if I wanted to run down to this furniture store since we were close to it. Well a hour later we left with a delivery schedule on Tuesday for a love seat, lazy boy and two barrel chairs. Not sure how that happened but I'm excited about having it come tomorrow. A picture will come next week.

Shortly after we got home I went in to Brandi's place and we along with Anissa went out to lunch. Than we went to David's Bridal Shop for a final fitting of the wedding dress. It's a beautiful gown and of course she's going to be a gorgeous bride.

Sunday morning we wanted to run into Menard's for a couple of things but first I wanted to go into Walmart to pick up a large measuring cup and potato peeler. While I was looking at those Larry said he wanted to just look at the TV's there. Big mistake, 45 minutes later they were loading a 50" Plasma and a TV Stand in the back of our car. Oh and we never made it to Menard's. Around noon Larry/Stint stopped with two of their grandkids Ava and Adrienne. That afternoon we ran over to David/Dawn and Sydney"s place to see them (along with Davids mom Yvonne).

That night Nadene and Mike stopped over and brought us two lawn chairs and table that she's had stored for several years. This lawn furniture is kind of special as our parents use to have a cabin when we were young and this was from there.

OK so that brings you  up to today. Finally got to Menard's this morning after I went to the laundry-mat. Wanted to talk with a Direct TV person so went down to Best Buy but the rep doesn't come in until noon or 1PM. Must be nice to have a job like that. Anyway I ended up calling Direct and getting things changed. This afternoon Larry sprayed the yard for weeds and I pulled weeds from the flower beds. It was still cold but the sun was out and if you could stay out of the wind it was "almost" pleasant.

That fills you in on the last week. It's good to be home and see everyone even with the frosty mornings. At least we know our furnace works good. Tomorrow the furniture comes and Wednesday the  Direct TV comes. I still need to get some lamps and end tables but want to wait until after the furniture is here. As I said I'll get some pictures posted next time. And I did my normal thing and purchased the colors that are totally different than I had planned.

Till next time.................................