On the Road Again

Today we are headed south for a visit with the Missouri kids.
The doctor visits went well but then we insisted that they would. We will continue with health maintenance when we get to south Texas.
The temperatures the past three nights have been in the twenties which is perfect weather. Perfect for packing up and heading out. So it is goodbye for now to many old friends and see ya'all soon to others. 

Nature equals beautiful



















View from Berniece and Dr. Keith Swanson's home 

For all those who are asking, Butch is great. I cannot believe how well he is doing. We are walking at least two miles a day with weather permitting. Also trying to get last minute visiting in before we head south next Saturday. The weather forecast makes us wish we could head out sooner but we also have to get two different doctor visits out of the way...one on Thursday and another on Friday. I plan to wear my heavy coat.;-) Butch looks good and feels good and is not having problems of any kind. If it weren't for that lengthy scar on his tummy you would never know he had surgery. So...we are very grateful for all the good fortune we have been blessed with in the past and look forward to many more blessings in the future. A million thanks for all the helpful thoughts and prayers that came our way.

Silos&Smokestacks National Heritage Area

Butch and I saw a sign on I-80 near Des Moines and decided to check it out since we knew nothing about it. More places to explore in our own backyard!
Silos&Smokestacks National Heritage Area

At Jefferson Ia

Great picture of the blimp at Jefferson Iowa. Taken by Leo Brooker Thanks for sending it Leo!