LuLu Has Landed

Hey Folks,

Just a quick post to let everyone know we made it safe and sound to Provo.  We're working on an epic cross-country post but that will take time.  Margo took 600+ pics so we have to go through them, etc.  The trip was actually uneventful, which is what you're shooting for when you tow your house 2,000 miles. The weather was perfect, nothing broke and no one had to be left behind at an animal hospital.

The last 12 were the sweetest

It's really great to be back in Utah.  I'm looking forward to working here again and catching up with old friends.  Margo is very happy to be back as well, with a return trip planned to the Family History Library in SLC to further research her roots.  She will be taking a trip in May to Florida and another trip is planned in June to visit her daughter in San Francisco.  I'm thinkin' Vegas for me........

Yes, Margo took this shot - Provo KOA

Our site at the KOA

Keep an eye out for our next, more detailed post. 

  

So Long, Our Tennessee Home

Hey Folks,

We're headed out, hitchin' up, flying the coop.....  I could go on but I'll spare ya.  The time has come for us to return to Utah and this Saturday we'll be headed in that direction from Watertown, Tennessee.  Not a moment too soon either as the Volunteer State is essentially in a deep freeze.  Heading northwest to warm up sounds like a good plan.

Really?

Our stay here has been one of our most memorable, and I say that in only the best way.  The people of Watertown are what make it unique and a good reason why this little place is on our short list of towns to settle in when the time comes.  LuLu's 'World Famous' Coffee Shop on the town square will be sorely missed -  as will the incredible home cooking from Gabby and Ron.

LuLu in front of LuLu's

All of the people I worked with at the gas company here have become friends that I'll stay in touch with.  It was also extremely nice that we were close enough to my new granddaughter, Anna-Kate, in Huntsville, so that we could visit a few times.

On our departure, we had been looking forward to heading east a bit to first visit my mother and step-dad Mel in the mountains of Eastern Tennessee but it isn't possible with the icy road conditions in that direction.  Safety first, as they say, and practicing an abundance of it has paid off over and over again for us.  Mom and Mel, we'll see you as soon as we can.

We've factored in a couple of extra days so we don't have to be in a hurry and can stop at a few places to take in the sights.  Just like last year, Margo will be keeping the camera close at hand and getting the shots for our cross-country post that we'll put together when we arrive in the Salt Lake Valley.

Until then, let's collectively hope for a quick end to the winter season, dry roads and a decent tail wind.