Tom received the all clear this morning at the doctor's. He told him, see you in May for the six month checkup and enjoy the warm weather. Everyone who sent prayers and good wishes, thank you. Patsy, you can uncross your fingers and toes...:) Well, maybe, if you would just keep a couple crossed we still need a "weather window". It would be appreciated...:)
This doctor, though he is originally from here, actually lives downstate in Traverse City and said he hoped we were not going through Lower Michigan to head south. We said, no we now how bad the stretch between the bridge and Gaylord is in the winter. I said, I think the only stretch that is worse is, and we all said in unison, Houghton.
So now we will spend the next couple of days getting everything that we do not need to worry about freezing into the Stinger "B". The last of it will go in the morning we are able to leave. At the same time we will be checking the weather here and the route ahead. We have two possible routes and the weather and road conditions will determine which way we go. Hopefully, I will be able to refrain from doing it hourly...lol (I may be a little anxious.) Our daughter, Rachel, has offered to come and help me hall things into the Stinger "B" and considering how much she wants us to stay here I really appreciate it. Our granddaughter is spending the weekend with her father so our first day to possibly leave is Tuesday, the 12th. We told her we would not leave while she was gone and this gives her time to get home and spend a little time with us. The only regret this year is, because of the time and weather, we will not spend a few days with our son, daughter-in-law and their three kids before we leave. We last saw them in September and by the time we get back it will have been eight months before we see them again and that is the longest stretch we have gone without seeing them.
The weather has turned cold and we are getting snow tonight. Looking ahead there is a good possibility it is here to stay.
Tuesday, December 5th
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| Looking south out over Little Bay de Noc. |
I took the above picture down at our park. The wind was blowing and the leaves were dancing across the road as I drove along the water.
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| The lighthouse decorated for the season. |
We had a good day today and we hope you did, also.
If you would like to leave a comment we would love hearing from you.
Hopefully the Wisconsin Route will give you a clear window with Safe Driving Conditions. You can park nearby without crowding us.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Thank you. We are looking forward to being parked nearby by the middle of January.
DeleteGlad to hear all is going well, and hope you ca find a few good windows of travelling weather, Travel safe, will ne nice to get on the road again.
ReplyDeleteIt will feel good when we make it past St. Louis or better yet to Oklahoma City.
DeleteYay yay yay yay!!! I'm so happy for you guys!! My fingers will remain crossed for you to have a safe route. We know you will take it easy and be sure of the conditions before you set out. It is kind of a 'take your time but hurry up and get here' thing. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat is about it in a "nutshell" take our time make sure we have a clear road but we are anxious to be on our way...:) xoxo
DeleteSo happy to hear Tom is good and you will soon be on your way. We are looking forward to seeing you this winter. Safe travels and take care, here's to blue skies and clear roads.
ReplyDeleteWe are looking forward to seeing you guys also.
DeleteGlad you have the green light to head south. Drive safely.
ReplyDeleteWe will be glad to be on our way...hopefully in the next couple of days.
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