Okay, I'm a day late with this one, but yesterday was a hard day weather wise. It actually turned out to be good weather, but the threats of tornadoes & hail storms around St. Louis kept me on my toes. It started out windy & overcast, then some rain, but luckily no wind! Amazingly, at every rest stop, the rain stopped so I could let the pups run.
While the landscape bordering the highway though Illinois & Indiana was pretty drab (mostly due to the rain & overcast skies), my pups discovered prairie fields. Usually one was behind a rest stop & they ran like banshees through the fields. They absolutely loved the tall grass & open spaces. Both dogs are doing well with the ride. Surprisingly, Louisa more so than Henry as I was prepared to give her drugs. Henry seems tentative when we stop, while Louisa is genuinely excited about all the new sights & smells.
When we arrived in St Louis, the sun came out on the Arch. I called my friend Karie to share with her that I'd finally cross the Mississippi into the west. Very exciting! And I'd forgotten that St Louis is the home of Budweiser beer. Dewey, I thought of you and thanks much for the road snacks! Actually, let me say thanks to everyone that gave me & the pups road goodies. Much appreciated! Proper thank yous for all the gifts, dinners, cocktails & parties will go out after I land in Portland, but wanted to say "thank you" now!
It rained again after leaving St Louis on & off all the way to Kansas City. Then again right at the KC city limits, blue, blue skies appeared & it was crisp air-36 degrees! I called my brother in law Mark to let him know that flying in that night should be a breeze. We stayed near the airport & there was this brand new sports complex right behind it. Took the dogs there to run. Was really great-sunny & breezy! Then went to pick up some beer & Mark later that eve.
I'm very thankful for the good weather after all those horrible reports. I did feel someone was looking out for me yesterday. And today (Wednesday) the weather continues to be just great. My parents worry that since I'm not a church goer that I may end up in hell or something, but mom & dad, you raised me well. I am spiritual, but private & let my prayers reflect my thanks & generally guide me. I know that I am a very lucky girl in all aspects!
Anyway, on to post Day 4! Mark's driving us across the plains of Nebraska. Glad to have someone to help me...especially to catch up on some things!
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