August 03, 2003
Travel Notes...
I'm back at the outpost for a short break before we head out to Colorado to spend time with my husband's side of the family. The Crazyweiler will still be here, however, ready to use your small intestine for dental floss...so don't get any ideas.
The weekend down in Missouri at my mom's family reunion was terrific. The first great thing that happened to us was that my Aunt Marilyn saved my sister and I from checking into this motel.
We had reservations...sight unseen...because we heard it was quite close to our destination. Then Aunt M. pointed out that this place has a reputation for renting by the half hour (one of their prouder bragging points) and maybe we should look elsewhere. Found a brand new Holiday Inn Express (too new to be shown on the Internet) not much further away.
The reunion itself was fantastic. I learned quite a bit more about where my mom's side of the family originated (Westphalia, Germany) and got re-aquainted with a lot of relatives. My great Aunt Francis and great Uncle Ralph kick heinie. They are awesome. Uncle Ralph collects, well, everything. Key chains, WWII ensignia, old guns, toys, you-name-its. Someone said, "If there was ever two made of anything...Ralph has one." Very interesting guy with lots of interesting stories.
I have lots more to write about the reunion, but maybe I'll save some stories for another post. The only thing I'll add is this photo, which was taken at the McDonalds in Cameron, Missouri.
From the interstate, Ronald looks as though he is embedded in the roof of the restaurant. If his body did continue below the roof, when you walk up to place your order, your nose might be right in Ronald's McNuggets. I thought it was funny, so I took a picture. (He actually sits cross-legged on the roof, but the salad banner hides it well.)
So, glad to be home. I'll try to sneak in a post tomorrow between loads of laundry.
And...a special surprise. I have found a guest blogger to cover for me while I'm gone. If I can get him up to speed on MT tomorrow night, you will have the thoughts, insights, opinions, and bad puns of The Professor to amuse you while I'm gone.
G'Night.
Posted by Cathy at August 3, 2003 10:19 PM