[Key: Memoir in Times New Roman, Travel Journal in Arial]
The rest of '93 we visited in Ohio + R.I. Went to Wellsville H.S. Alumni 50th Reunion, stopped at Mary + Gene's, then up to Put-in-Bay to see Helen Sinram.
7/3/93 Pensacola to Sweetwater, Tenn.
We left at 8 a.m. Took I-10 to Cantonment, Rt. 29 to Flomaton, then I-65 to Chatanooga. Of interest today, Bert had trouble with his zipper + lost his GM card. All went well after lunch. We followed I-75 to Sweetwater where we spent the night at the Quality Inn. Had a delicious buffet at the inn + retired early. Total mileage 446 miles – travel time 8 hrs. – not a bad trip + traffic moderate considering it’s a holiday weekend. Temp. in high 90’s + humidity high so we welcomed the air conditioned room. Very comfortable. At Birmingham we took 459, then Rt. 59 to Chatanooga – from there we took Rt. 24 to 75 to Chatanooga.
7/4/93 Sweetwater to S’fld
The mileage is 818 from Pensacola. We took I-75 all the way to Dayton where we picked up 675, then Rt. 70 into S’fld + Mary Jane’s when we arrived here about 4 pm. Had a nice supper, then went to Cliff Park for a concert. We left at intermission + came back to watch the Country Club fireworks in our backyard.
7/5/93 Mary Jane B’s
Got up early + went to Brown Reservoir to walk on the dam. Had breakfast, then went to the mall + to Yellow Springs to window shop. Had delicious lunch at the Country Connection in New Carlisle. We stopped at Meijers large super mkt after a long drive through the country. Had dinner at the country club. Wanda + Ray G joined us. Afterwards M.J. drove us around the north + west areas to see new housing. Retired early. Full day!
7/6/93 Springfield/Hilliard
Left Mary Jane’s about 11 am + arrived at Edith + Ron’s at noon traveling Rt. 70 + 270 exiting to Mill Run Villas on Exit 13. Had a nice lunch + visit. The Ms – Bill + Ruth – came over for cocktails, then we went to dinner at Wilhelm’s a 55 restaurant in Dublin. Nice!! Came back + visited some more until about 10:30. We retired to the “loft” after a very pleasant day!
7/7/93 Hilliard/Rocky River
Left Edith + Ron’s a few minutes after 10:00 + arrived in R.R. about 12:30. Had lunch at Friendly’s + drove around town after talking with Gloria H about U’s house. Dinner with Marie + Ray McN’s was at Fratella’s in Avon Lake. Delicious pastas. Charlie Rose on PBS was interesting + after a full day of fun, we retired at midnight.
7/8/93 Rocky River
Had a nice walk in the park at 7 am. The McNs took us on a tour of Cleve. to see all the changes. Lunch on a barge – Hornblower on Lake Erie. Checked Edith + Ron’s house then had dinner with Erie Rd. gang at Salmon Dave’s after cocktails at Ls.
7/9/93 Rocky River/Wellsville
Fri. Arrived shortly afternoon at Mary + Gene’s. Weather - hot + humid. Had a nice supper with them. Went into Well. + had a delightful party at Vivian S B’s house on Wells Ave. About 50 alumni + spouses on hand. Visited with Mike + Phyllis.
Sat. Left after lunch, toured River Museum – saw both g’pas there plus lots of other pictures. Toured the high school, then met at the old River View Hotel to hear about the renovations sponsored by the W. Alum. The eve. was spent at the Masonic Temple where we had turkey dinner + later dancing. It was decorated beautifully – tigers, orange + black balloons + streamers. We received our 50 yr. diplomas. Fun! (Visited Dolores + Chauncey in afternoon.)
7/11/93 Wellsville
Sun. Left for church which was held at the Epis. Church on 11th + Main. Committee gave a lovely service. Afterwards we had a picnic at the marina – chicken by Richard C – baked beans, pot. salad, rolls + beverages – quite a feast. We let all our balloons fly over the river. Beautiful sight! We spent the evening reminiscing with Mary + Gene.
7/12/93 Wellsville/Put-in-Bay
Left Mary + Gene’s at 9:00 + had trouble with the van stalling on us. Stopped in R.R. + got NAPA thermos-aid + premium gas. Had a bite to eat at Friendly’s. Arrived at the dock at Catawba + I’m writing this here at 2:15 awaiting loading on the ferry.
Helen was surprised at our arrival + we were surprised to see the Cs – 17 yr. old Kirkland, 15 yr old Ben + 9 yr old Anna. It was great seeing Naomi + Kirk. Cooked burgers on the grill. Talked until 10:30 + retired to the loft. Fun day! Spectacular sunset.
7/13 -7/14 Put-in-Bay
Tues. Had an early morning walk to town before breakfast. Enjoyed being with the kids. Ben + Anna were both vying for Carrie L’s attention. Naomi + I had to round them up – they nearly missed the boat. We had a problem with the van + got it fixed – a vacuum leak. Helen took us to dinner at the Skyway.
Wed. Helen + I visited Peg I’s school in a.m. Had lunch at the Crew’s Nest. Heard the sad news there that Joe D was electrocuted retreaving a pair of glasses in the water off the dock. (He was a former student of mine.) Dinner at Pat Daily’s was good.
7/15/93 Put-in-Bay/Danville, Pa.
Left on the 7 a.m. ferry from P.I.B. Had a great visit with Helen. Arrived in Danville around 2:30 after a good trip across I-80. Checked the various motels + decided on Days Inn, the former Sheraton. Had a relaxing swim + whirl pool before dinner at B.J’s Ribs. A wonderful meal of ribs, barbecued chicken + shrimp. Had a tour of the city. Of interest was the Geisinger Medical Center.
7/16/93 Danville/Rumford, R.I.
Left about 7:15 + arrived at Kent + Tamiko’s at 2:30 – a very easy drive considering the congested N.E. traffic. Traveled I-80 + 287 across the Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson R. Went to see Erich’s team play in an All-Star game. Mt. Pleasant/S. Providence. His team squeaked through with an 8-7 victory + will now vie for state champs. We stopped to get fish + chips. Ate about 8:30, talked until 11:00 + retired after a wonderful day to Brynne’s room. She’s darling!
7/17/93 Rumford
Sat. After lunch we went to the Slater Mill in Pawtucket to see the art exhibit of Don Bosquet. Afterwards we drove through Providence to see the new bridges + progress that’s taking place. Kent cooked burgers on the grill.
Sun. Left at 11 am for Goosewing Beach in Little Compton. Weather was beautiful. Lunch at Abraham Manchester was delicious. Erich went over to Mary Jane’s + Kyle stayed here to baby sit Brynne tomorrow when Tami + Kent go to work. Fun day!
Mon. Took Brynne + Kyle to Rehobath, Mass. playground in afternoon. I cooked ham New Eng. dinner. Had a family discussion before retiring.
7/20/93 Rumford/Towson, Md.
Left about 7:15 + arrived at Mary Jane + Walt L’s at 3:15. The routes traveled are 95 to 287 which is the Garden State Pkwy to the N. Jersey Turnpike. We exited at 6 instead of 1 so had to backtrack to the Pa. Turnpike + drive thru Phily to Baltimore. That was Rt. 95 and known as the Kennedy Mem. Hwy. Walt + Mary Jane live in a beautiful area of Towson – very spacious + comfortable townhouse. She served an Imperial Crabmeat dish with Greek salad, fruit + frozen yogurt. It was delightful. We spent many hours in good conversation + reminiscing before retiring. A delightful day in spite of the hectic drive getting here – a distance of 400 mi. for a nice visit with Mary Jane + Walt L.
7/21/93 Towson
Our day began by driving to Ft. McHenry. We saw a film describing the Battle of Baltimore + the writing of the “Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key. (It became our national anthem in 1931.) Ft. McHenry spans the period from the Amer. Rev. through World War II. It derives its name from McHenry who was sec. of war under Geo. Wash. + John Adams.
We had lunch at Sanders at Loch Raven near the dam, then drove to Hampton to see the mansion + grounds that were originally own by the Ridgely family + are now National historic site. I got my passport book stamped here + at Ft. McHenry.
Dottie + Bill DeG, other AF retired friends came over for dinner. More fun!
7/22/93 Towson/Bristol, Tenn.
It was a beautiful 400 mi. drive today with mild temp. Routes traveled were: 695 to 95 around Baltimore, then 495 to 66 around D.C. South on 66 to 81 which we followed past Front Royal, Strasburg, lunch at Woodstock on to Staunton. We stopped enroute to these places at Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park + got the passport book stamped and saw a Civil War film. We passed Lexington, home of VMI + Wash. + Lee U. where Robt. E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Geo. Wash., + Geo. Marshall attended college. We also passed Roanoke before arriving in Bristol where we had dinner at Bristol Choice + stayed overnight at the Ho-Jo Motel. Nice day.
7/23/93 Bristol, Tenn to Atlanta
Left about 7:30 + arrived at Chickamauga/Chattanooga Nat’l Military Park around noon. We traveled Rt. 81, then 40 to Knoxville. The 16 min. film at the park was excellent. We continued driving to Kennesaw Mtn. Nat’l Battlefield Park – Rt. 75. Then we got on 285 + exited at 28 for Fairfield Inn where we spent the night. It was a welcome sight after heavy traffic. We took a swim, then cleaned up for dinner. Ate at Ruby Tuesday’s, then walked thru the mall. Bert bought a hat at Eddie Bauer’s. The interesting plant that has taken over the entire landscape in Ga. is the kudzu.
7/24/93 Atlanta/Pensacola
After an hour + a half drive to Calloway Gardens on Rt. 85 South, we spent about 4 hrs. touring the beautiful gardens: the horticultural center, the chapel, the log cabin, butterfly house + Mr. Cason’s veg. garden. It was a hot day + although we’d have enjoyed staying for the circus act + water show, felt we’d better get home. The drive through Montgomery on Rt. 65 + 113 + 29 into Flomaton + into Pensacola on I-10 were very calm -piece of cake. Stopped to get veg. + fruit in Ala. + arrived home around 5 p.m. having added 3775 mi. to the van + visited 13 National Parks. Great trip!
Saturday, July 24, 1993
Tuesday, May 4, 1993
8th Combat Cargo Squadron Reunion in Las Vegas (1993)
[Key: Memoir in Times New Roman, Travel Journal in Arial]
Had a trip out west in 1993 for 8th Combat Cargo Grp [Squadron] in Las Vegas. Stopped in Kerrville to see Millie + Tom and on to San Antonio for a visit with Bob, Gen, Linda and Michael.
4/20/93 Pensacola to Vicksburg
Left at 7:15 on I-10 thru Ala. + Miss. to Rt. 12 + 55 north to Vicksburg. Strong winds + steady rain in afternoon. Took 2 hr. self guided (with tape) tour if the National Military Park. In addition to the interesting displays of the tourist museum, U.S.S. Cairo + museum, we were impressed with the numerous birds: hundreds of cardinals, wild canaries + Indigo Buntings. The main idea of this battle was to control the Mississippi R. The huge memorials erected by Illinois who sent 36,000 soldiers to the war + the stately Wis. statue with the eagle on top. Stayed overnight at Quality Inn.
4/21/93 Vicksburg to Ft. Smith, Ark.
We got off early on I-20, then Rt. 65 to Little Rock, then I-40 to Ft. Smith where we spent the night at a very nice Quality Inn. We stopped at the Tourist Inf. Center where we picked up brochures. Bill Clinton is big here + they’re proud of our 42nd Pres. At Russellville we stopped + got wooden candlesticks for Kent + Tamiko’s 5th Anniversary. Lake Providence sign as we entered the town was “Keep L. P. Beautiful – Don’t Litter” + it was a shade worse than poor depressed Wellsville – almost the entire downtown area was boarded up. We ate at Wyatt’s Cafeteria + bought Mike a shirt for his b.d. in the mall.
4/22/93 Ft. Smith – Okla. City
We toured the historic area after breakfast before leaving for Muskogee. There we visited the Five Civilized Tribes Museum + that was interesting learning about the Chickasaw, Creek, Choctaw, Cherokee, + Seminole tribes. The Azalea Festival was on + that was a sight to behold in the park – thousands of flowers in bloom – right at their peak!! The drive to Okla City was about 3 hr from there. We spent the evening visiting with Rs + As + had dinner at Harrigand. Wanda + Sam have been friends since the late 50’s + Dodie + Jim were neighbors in Japan. We spent the night at As.
4/23/93 Okla. City – Albuquerque
After a delicious, hearty breakfast of pancakes, bacon + eggs, we left for a long journey today. The strong gusty winds we encountered delayed our arrival in Albuquerque. With 70,000 people arriving for an Indian arts + crafts show, finding a motel room was a real challenge. We succeeded in locating a new Days Inn with comfortable accommodations on I-40 West of town. Our pasta dinner at a nearby Italian restaurant was very tasty. I had a spinach lasagna + Bert had a fettucini dish.
4/24/93 Albuquerque - Flagstaff
We got an early start + continued to drive across the state in gusty winds. Stopped to see the Petrified Forest + Painted Desert. We were disquieted seeing how commercialized the Indian villages have become. They even paint their wares on the rocks in front of their stores. This is nature! We tried to get a room reserved for tonight in Kingman but no luck, so we stopped in Flagstaff + loved it. Beautiful city! Had a delicious Mexican dinner at the Green Tree Village across from Days Inn at a place called Salsa Brava. U. Northern Ariz. located here – very nice. We hope to come back here sometime.
4/25/93 Flagstaff – Las Vegas
Got an early start – gas at Williams 1.38 – highest yet. Big breakfast at Denny’s in Kingman. Lots of people there for a trade show + car show. Stopped at Lake Mead National Park for a short time, then on to Las Vegas. Arrived early at Flamingo Hilton + room wasn’t ready. Waited an hour for luggage to get up to the room. Had a social hour + met the folks at the Chablis Room. Afterwards we met again in the hospitality room on the 28th floor for more fun. Betty + Chuck T are our host + Hostess. Retired early – Pacific Time 9:00 p.m. (We’d been on Central + Mtn.)
4/26/93 Las Vegas
We boarded the bus at 9:00 A.M. for our trip to Hoover Dam + Lake Mead. The two hour boat ride and the elevator down to the bottom of the dam were very impressive. The weather was warm, bright + sunny + allowed us to enjoy the day fully. The evening was spent at Lindy’s for dinner + a walk with Jan C afterwards on the glitzy stream – unbelievable show by the lions at Caesar’s Palace + a volcano eruption at the country’s largest hotel, the Mirage. Hospitality at room 28128 with the gang!
4/27/93 Las Vegas
The ladies boarded a bus at 8:30 for a city tour, trip to Liberace’s Museum + lunch at a mall. The afternoon the guys had a business meeting + pictures taking session after touring Nellis AF Base. I took a few pictures of the strip + tried my luck at the 5¢ slot machine. Made a couple bucks, then got dressed for dinner at City Lights dinner theatre. Met at the hospitality room afterwards + bid our good-byes until next year when they’ll come in Sept. to Pensacola. Good group!
4/28/93 Las Vegas – Phoenix
We packed it up today + checked out at 8:00 am. We took Rt. 93 + had long delays through the Joshua National Forest. We stopped at Kingman for breakfast. At Wickenberg we called Doreen + gave her an idea of the time to expect us. What should have been a 6 hr. trip took us 8 hr. We had a nice evening discussing + reminiscing. Hugh wasn’t there as he’d had to make a trip up north. Their home is very lovely. Our meal was delicious + we had a very good night’s sleep.
4/29/93 Phoenix to Tucson
Left Doreen’s after a nice breakfast, picture taking + review of directions to Mary + Bill E’s in Tucson. We stopped to see the Casa Grande National Museum with the huge saguaro cacti + remains of the Hohokam Indians. Coming across the desert area we were impressed with the state flowery tree, the Palo Verde. We found their lovely home after a drive up the mountain + had fun reminiscing + getting acquainted with Bill from Pecos. (Loved having you – Come back soon!!) Our dinner this evening was at Lea’s Mexican restaurant. Flowers to remember are: Mexican Bird of Paradise, Oleanders, Lantana. Cactus: Ocatillo, Saguaro, Prickly Pear, Cholla.
4/30//93 Tucson to Van Horn, Tex.
Had a nice breakfast, said our good-byes to Mary + Bill + left about 8:30. Our first stop was at the Saguaro Nat. Monument just east of Tucson. Before getting back on I-10, we rode over the Old Spanish Trail for a short distance. Going through the Sonoran Desert we saw more of the stately saguaro cactus on the mtn side as well as in the desert. The state tree, Paloverde had mistletoe in the branches. It was a long trip today – passing thru El Paso at the busy rush hr was hectic + we were glad to pull into the newly furnished Best Western in Van Horn for dinner + a good night’s rest.
5/1/93 Van Horn to Kerrville
It was an early drive today to Millie + Tom’s – I-10 all the way – about 370 miles. We stopped in Sonora for lunch at Dairy Queen. We arrived early in Kerrville to see Millie + Tom. Tom drove us all over the area. Had a discussion about the Guadalupe Mtns in the area – the uplifted remnants of an ancient undersea reef. Had a delicious dinner which Millie cooked, then we went to K-Mart looking for an owl or an eagle to scare the birds that are building nests of mud – they’re swallows, we think.
5/2/93 Kerrville
Millie + Tom treated us to a delightful trip to the LBJ Ranch in Johnson City today in their motor home. We saw his restored boyhood home + his reconstructed birthplace house along the Pedernales R. The whole area is covered with wildflowers that Lady Bird can take credit for. We stopped at the Gallery for lunch afterwards in Fredericksburg. Another stop was at Lowes where they purchased an inflated owl to scare the birds away from their porch because of all the muddy nests they make.
5/3/93 Kerrville to San Antonio
We left Millie + Tom’s after a good breakfast + got to Oakwell Farms around 11:00 at Bob + Gen’s in San Antonio. Their apartment is lovely. They took us to lunch at New Braunfels Smokehouse in Alamo Hts. Then we took a tour of Brackenridge Park where we saw a variety of flowers + fish. For dinner we picked up Linda + had some Mexican food at Adelante. We dropped her off, saw their home, talked with Michael, then went for a walk around their area. Watched TV. Northern Exposure was really outstanding.
5/4/93 San Antonio to Baton Rouge
We left Bob + Gen’s about 8:15 + followed I-10 all the way to Baton Rouge. There was a little traffic – the only cities of any size were Houston, which wasn’t as hectic as usual, Lake Charles + Lafayette. When we entered La., we were impressed with the hospitality at the Tourist Info Center, and made a reservation at the Newcourt Inn. It’s very nice – on the west side of Baton Rouge. Our meal that evening was at Sophie’s Buffet at the Holiday Inn. We were impressed + gave the accommodations here a ***!
Had a trip out west in 1993 for 8th Combat Cargo Grp [Squadron] in Las Vegas. Stopped in Kerrville to see Millie + Tom and on to San Antonio for a visit with Bob, Gen, Linda and Michael.
4/20/93 Pensacola to Vicksburg
Left at 7:15 on I-10 thru Ala. + Miss. to Rt. 12 + 55 north to Vicksburg. Strong winds + steady rain in afternoon. Took 2 hr. self guided (with tape) tour if the National Military Park. In addition to the interesting displays of the tourist museum, U.S.S. Cairo + museum, we were impressed with the numerous birds: hundreds of cardinals, wild canaries + Indigo Buntings. The main idea of this battle was to control the Mississippi R. The huge memorials erected by Illinois who sent 36,000 soldiers to the war + the stately Wis. statue with the eagle on top. Stayed overnight at Quality Inn.
4/21/93 Vicksburg to Ft. Smith, Ark.
We got off early on I-20, then Rt. 65 to Little Rock, then I-40 to Ft. Smith where we spent the night at a very nice Quality Inn. We stopped at the Tourist Inf. Center where we picked up brochures. Bill Clinton is big here + they’re proud of our 42nd Pres. At Russellville we stopped + got wooden candlesticks for Kent + Tamiko’s 5th Anniversary. Lake Providence sign as we entered the town was “Keep L. P. Beautiful – Don’t Litter” + it was a shade worse than poor depressed Wellsville – almost the entire downtown area was boarded up. We ate at Wyatt’s Cafeteria + bought Mike a shirt for his b.d. in the mall.
4/22/93 Ft. Smith – Okla. City
We toured the historic area after breakfast before leaving for Muskogee. There we visited the Five Civilized Tribes Museum + that was interesting learning about the Chickasaw, Creek, Choctaw, Cherokee, + Seminole tribes. The Azalea Festival was on + that was a sight to behold in the park – thousands of flowers in bloom – right at their peak!! The drive to Okla City was about 3 hr from there. We spent the evening visiting with Rs + As + had dinner at Harrigand. Wanda + Sam have been friends since the late 50’s + Dodie + Jim were neighbors in Japan. We spent the night at As.
4/23/93 Okla. City – Albuquerque
After a delicious, hearty breakfast of pancakes, bacon + eggs, we left for a long journey today. The strong gusty winds we encountered delayed our arrival in Albuquerque. With 70,000 people arriving for an Indian arts + crafts show, finding a motel room was a real challenge. We succeeded in locating a new Days Inn with comfortable accommodations on I-40 West of town. Our pasta dinner at a nearby Italian restaurant was very tasty. I had a spinach lasagna + Bert had a fettucini dish.
4/24/93 Albuquerque - Flagstaff
We got an early start + continued to drive across the state in gusty winds. Stopped to see the Petrified Forest + Painted Desert. We were disquieted seeing how commercialized the Indian villages have become. They even paint their wares on the rocks in front of their stores. This is nature! We tried to get a room reserved for tonight in Kingman but no luck, so we stopped in Flagstaff + loved it. Beautiful city! Had a delicious Mexican dinner at the Green Tree Village across from Days Inn at a place called Salsa Brava. U. Northern Ariz. located here – very nice. We hope to come back here sometime.
4/25/93 Flagstaff – Las Vegas
Got an early start – gas at Williams 1.38 – highest yet. Big breakfast at Denny’s in Kingman. Lots of people there for a trade show + car show. Stopped at Lake Mead National Park for a short time, then on to Las Vegas. Arrived early at Flamingo Hilton + room wasn’t ready. Waited an hour for luggage to get up to the room. Had a social hour + met the folks at the Chablis Room. Afterwards we met again in the hospitality room on the 28th floor for more fun. Betty + Chuck T are our host + Hostess. Retired early – Pacific Time 9:00 p.m. (We’d been on Central + Mtn.)
4/26/93 Las Vegas
We boarded the bus at 9:00 A.M. for our trip to Hoover Dam + Lake Mead. The two hour boat ride and the elevator down to the bottom of the dam were very impressive. The weather was warm, bright + sunny + allowed us to enjoy the day fully. The evening was spent at Lindy’s for dinner + a walk with Jan C afterwards on the glitzy stream – unbelievable show by the lions at Caesar’s Palace + a volcano eruption at the country’s largest hotel, the Mirage. Hospitality at room 28128 with the gang!
4/27/93 Las Vegas
The ladies boarded a bus at 8:30 for a city tour, trip to Liberace’s Museum + lunch at a mall. The afternoon the guys had a business meeting + pictures taking session after touring Nellis AF Base. I took a few pictures of the strip + tried my luck at the 5¢ slot machine. Made a couple bucks, then got dressed for dinner at City Lights dinner theatre. Met at the hospitality room afterwards + bid our good-byes until next year when they’ll come in Sept. to Pensacola. Good group!
4/28/93 Las Vegas – Phoenix
We packed it up today + checked out at 8:00 am. We took Rt. 93 + had long delays through the Joshua National Forest. We stopped at Kingman for breakfast. At Wickenberg we called Doreen + gave her an idea of the time to expect us. What should have been a 6 hr. trip took us 8 hr. We had a nice evening discussing + reminiscing. Hugh wasn’t there as he’d had to make a trip up north. Their home is very lovely. Our meal was delicious + we had a very good night’s sleep.
4/29/93 Phoenix to Tucson
Left Doreen’s after a nice breakfast, picture taking + review of directions to Mary + Bill E’s in Tucson. We stopped to see the Casa Grande National Museum with the huge saguaro cacti + remains of the Hohokam Indians. Coming across the desert area we were impressed with the state flowery tree, the Palo Verde. We found their lovely home after a drive up the mountain + had fun reminiscing + getting acquainted with Bill from Pecos. (Loved having you – Come back soon!!) Our dinner this evening was at Lea’s Mexican restaurant. Flowers to remember are: Mexican Bird of Paradise, Oleanders, Lantana. Cactus: Ocatillo, Saguaro, Prickly Pear, Cholla.
4/30//93 Tucson to Van Horn, Tex.
Had a nice breakfast, said our good-byes to Mary + Bill + left about 8:30. Our first stop was at the Saguaro Nat. Monument just east of Tucson. Before getting back on I-10, we rode over the Old Spanish Trail for a short distance. Going through the Sonoran Desert we saw more of the stately saguaro cactus on the mtn side as well as in the desert. The state tree, Paloverde had mistletoe in the branches. It was a long trip today – passing thru El Paso at the busy rush hr was hectic + we were glad to pull into the newly furnished Best Western in Van Horn for dinner + a good night’s rest.
5/1/93 Van Horn to Kerrville
It was an early drive today to Millie + Tom’s – I-10 all the way – about 370 miles. We stopped in Sonora for lunch at Dairy Queen. We arrived early in Kerrville to see Millie + Tom. Tom drove us all over the area. Had a discussion about the Guadalupe Mtns in the area – the uplifted remnants of an ancient undersea reef. Had a delicious dinner which Millie cooked, then we went to K-Mart looking for an owl or an eagle to scare the birds that are building nests of mud – they’re swallows, we think.
5/2/93 Kerrville
Millie + Tom treated us to a delightful trip to the LBJ Ranch in Johnson City today in their motor home. We saw his restored boyhood home + his reconstructed birthplace house along the Pedernales R. The whole area is covered with wildflowers that Lady Bird can take credit for. We stopped at the Gallery for lunch afterwards in Fredericksburg. Another stop was at Lowes where they purchased an inflated owl to scare the birds away from their porch because of all the muddy nests they make.
5/3/93 Kerrville to San Antonio
We left Millie + Tom’s after a good breakfast + got to Oakwell Farms around 11:00 at Bob + Gen’s in San Antonio. Their apartment is lovely. They took us to lunch at New Braunfels Smokehouse in Alamo Hts. Then we took a tour of Brackenridge Park where we saw a variety of flowers + fish. For dinner we picked up Linda + had some Mexican food at Adelante. We dropped her off, saw their home, talked with Michael, then went for a walk around their area. Watched TV. Northern Exposure was really outstanding.
5/4/93 San Antonio to Baton Rouge
We left Bob + Gen’s about 8:15 + followed I-10 all the way to Baton Rouge. There was a little traffic – the only cities of any size were Houston, which wasn’t as hectic as usual, Lake Charles + Lafayette. When we entered La., we were impressed with the hospitality at the Tourist Info Center, and made a reservation at the Newcourt Inn. It’s very nice – on the west side of Baton Rouge. Our meal that evening was at Sophie’s Buffet at the Holiday Inn. We were impressed + gave the accommodations here a ***!
Thursday, October 15, 1992
Rhode Island and Ohio (1992)
[Key: Memoir in Times New Roman, Travel Journal in Arial]
10/3/92 Rumford
How happy we were to be with R.I. family once more!
We visited with Brynne, Tami + Kent in the a.m. Then Bert, Kent + I drove over to Cranston to watch Erich's team win 7-1.
After a nice dinner of eggplant lasagna + spinach we worked the President puzzle that we bought at Gettysburg + watched the movie “Beethoven” a cute movie about a dog who saves the day.
Erich + Kyle spent the night here.
10/4/92 Rumford
This morning the boys, Brynne + I walked the neighbor’s dog, Achers, to the park. While Brynne attended a birthday party, the rest of us went to the Price Club store. It’s similar to Sam’s – a large warehouse type store.
Tami went to her Juniors’ meeting, the boys (Bert, Kent, Erich + Kyle) went to Erich’s game + I stayed with Brynne.
We treated the kids to a pizza/pasta dinner + retired early.
10/5/92 Rumford - Bath, Ohio
Drove 12 hours to Dottie + Jim G’s in Bath, Ohio. Beautiful foliage across Pa. on Rt. 80.
We had a great visit with Dottie and Jim G for a few days.
10/6/92 The Ws (Barb + Woodie) + the Ss of Orrville (Kate + Frank) came for a wonderful day! Dottie cooked a delicious 7 course dinner.
10/7/92 Left Bath in a.m. Saw some other Marco Island friends.
Had lunch with Ron + Edith U. Then moved on to Rocky River and spent the rest of the day with Marie + Ray McN. They entertained the Erie Rd gang and us for cocktails + then we went to the Wilshire Grill for dinner on Clifton + 104th. Nice visit with Dar + Sue L, Pat + Warren S + Janet + Frank C.
10/8/92 Spent the a.m. touring downtown Cleve. with Ray +Marie to see all the changes that have taken place since we moved to Florida. Had lunch at their house. Went to Westgate + Marc’s shopping. Dinner at Don’s River City with Marie + Ray. Choir practice in P.M.
10/9/92 Moved to Bay Village with Phyllis + Dan K in afternoon. Helen had us for cocktails – Anne + Tom E, Phyllis + Dan K joined us. Helen joined us for dinner at K’s.
10/10/92 Dan drove us to the Museum of Natural History after breakfast to see the La Brea Tar Pits exhibit. Toured the Garden Center, then went back to their pace for lunch. Dinner at Iron Gate.
10/11/92 Sang with Chancel Choir at Rocky River Pres. It was David T’s last Sun. We saw a lot of our friends at the reception for him afterwards.
10/12/92 Rocky River - Columbus
Drove down Rt. 71 to Dublin + the colors were the most vibrant of any foliage so far! We had a delicious meal at Mark Pi’s China Gate with Grace + Ed T after visiting Edith and Ron U at their new villa in Hilliard.
10/13/92 Columbus - Springfield, Ohio
Left after breakfast for S’fld where we spent two days with Mary Jane B and we caught up with all the news there. She showed us all the improvements in Springfield – the library, Y, Senior Center, etc. We drove out in the country + got apples - the best I’ve ever tasted! Watched TV + retired early.
10/14/92
The last night of our 3 week tour was spent at the Travelodge in Athens, Ala. We ate dinner at the Cracker Barrel, watched the VP debates + World Series playoffs. As I’m writing our Braves are getting clobbered + I’m about ready to call it quits.
10/15/92 Going home today after touring 3 weeks visiting friends in Ohio.
10/3/92 Rumford
How happy we were to be with R.I. family once more!
We visited with Brynne, Tami + Kent in the a.m. Then Bert, Kent + I drove over to Cranston to watch Erich's team win 7-1.
After a nice dinner of eggplant lasagna + spinach we worked the President puzzle that we bought at Gettysburg + watched the movie “Beethoven” a cute movie about a dog who saves the day.
Erich + Kyle spent the night here.
10/4/92 Rumford
This morning the boys, Brynne + I walked the neighbor’s dog, Achers, to the park. While Brynne attended a birthday party, the rest of us went to the Price Club store. It’s similar to Sam’s – a large warehouse type store.
Tami went to her Juniors’ meeting, the boys (Bert, Kent, Erich + Kyle) went to Erich’s game + I stayed with Brynne.
We treated the kids to a pizza/pasta dinner + retired early.
10/5/92 Rumford - Bath, Ohio
Drove 12 hours to Dottie + Jim G’s in Bath, Ohio. Beautiful foliage across Pa. on Rt. 80.
We had a great visit with Dottie and Jim G for a few days.
10/6/92 The Ws (Barb + Woodie) + the Ss of Orrville (Kate + Frank) came for a wonderful day! Dottie cooked a delicious 7 course dinner.
10/7/92 Left Bath in a.m. Saw some other Marco Island friends.
Had lunch with Ron + Edith U. Then moved on to Rocky River and spent the rest of the day with Marie + Ray McN. They entertained the Erie Rd gang and us for cocktails + then we went to the Wilshire Grill for dinner on Clifton + 104th. Nice visit with Dar + Sue L, Pat + Warren S + Janet + Frank C.
10/8/92 Spent the a.m. touring downtown Cleve. with Ray +Marie to see all the changes that have taken place since we moved to Florida. Had lunch at their house. Went to Westgate + Marc’s shopping. Dinner at Don’s River City with Marie + Ray. Choir practice in P.M.
10/9/92 Moved to Bay Village with Phyllis + Dan K in afternoon. Helen had us for cocktails – Anne + Tom E, Phyllis + Dan K joined us. Helen joined us for dinner at K’s.
10/10/92 Dan drove us to the Museum of Natural History after breakfast to see the La Brea Tar Pits exhibit. Toured the Garden Center, then went back to their pace for lunch. Dinner at Iron Gate.
10/11/92 Sang with Chancel Choir at Rocky River Pres. It was David T’s last Sun. We saw a lot of our friends at the reception for him afterwards.
10/12/92 Rocky River - Columbus
Drove down Rt. 71 to Dublin + the colors were the most vibrant of any foliage so far! We had a delicious meal at Mark Pi’s China Gate with Grace + Ed T after visiting Edith and Ron U at their new villa in Hilliard.
10/13/92 Columbus - Springfield, Ohio
Left after breakfast for S’fld where we spent two days with Mary Jane B and we caught up with all the news there. She showed us all the improvements in Springfield – the library, Y, Senior Center, etc. We drove out in the country + got apples - the best I’ve ever tasted! Watched TV + retired early.
10/14/92
The last night of our 3 week tour was spent at the Travelodge in Athens, Ala. We ate dinner at the Cracker Barrel, watched the VP debates + World Series playoffs. As I’m writing our Braves are getting clobbered + I’m about ready to call it quits.
10/15/92 Going home today after touring 3 weeks visiting friends in Ohio.
Saturday, October 3, 1992
Elderhostel at Gettysburg, PA (1992)
[Key: Memoir in Times New Roman, Travel Journal in Arial]
9/24/92 Pensacola/Sweetwater, Tenn.
Left Pensacola at 7:30 + arrived at our Quality Inn in Sweetwater around 4:30 – 456 mi. It was good getting behind the wheel of the van again after 6 mos recuperating from shoulder surgery.
Dinner at the Cracker Barrel – good turkey, dressing, the works.
Read, watched a little TV + retired early.
9/25/92 Sweetwater/Falmouth
Got away at 8 am for Joyce + Rob’s in Falmouth, Va. The skies opened up on us shortly after noon + the windshield wipers got a steady workout. Joyce + Rob arrived shortly after we did from work. Had a delicious shrimp dinner at Chesapeake Bay Seafood House in Fredericksburg. Gabe is a delightful 8 yr old! We watched 20-20 + had long discussions on world affairs, family values, etc.
9/26/92 Falmouth
We did the shops on Caroline St. in Fredericksburg after breakfast at the Virginia Deli. (We crossed the Rappahonneck River from Falmouth to Fredericksburg.) The afternoon was spent at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania Co. visiting Audrey G, Rob’s mother. Her cottage is unique with beautiful furniture from her world travels. Her lead glass + jewelry designs are outstanding!
9/27/92 Falmouth/Gettysburg
After a hearty breakfast with Joyce, Rob + Gabe we took off for Gettysburg about 10:30. At Chancellorsville we retraced this important Civil War battle with the help of the park ranger. This was followed by a 12 min. slide show in the auditorium at the station. Our Elderhostel at the Day’s Inn began at 4:30 after check-in where we were given our info packets. After dinner we had an interesting talk on gravestone epitaphs by Mira Graves! We looked over our brochures + watched TV before retiring early.
9/28/92 Gettysburg
Today’s speakers were excellent. Charles Fennell spoke on Three Days in July + Gary Shaffer talked about the place + people of Gettysburg. The Accounts of a Civil War was about a Capt. David Atcheson of Washington, Pa. a heroic soldier who was killed at Gettysburg at the age of 21. It was a slide presentation by Sally Walter. After dinner we learned about the artillery that was used. It was an exciting day.
9/29/92 Gettysburg
Again we had classes in the morning much the same as yesterday but with emphasis on the second day of battle.
In the afternoon we took a tour to Eisenhower’s farm + visited Electric Map at the Visitors Center.
The farm covered 189 acres originally but was transformed by stages into the 230 acre estate of our 34th Pres.
The Electric Map is 750 sq. ft. + has 600 lights representing the landmarks, points of interest, fighting + movements of both the Union + Confed. forces.
9/30/92 Gettysburg
After breakfast we boarded the bus for the Cyclorama. This is a large circular painting 356’x26’ with a sound + light program recreating the scene of the fighting on the third day of the battle. This battle, known as Pickett’s Charge, marked a turning point in the war for the Confederacy. Robt. E. Lee sent 12,000 men into the battle. All told these three days of bitter fighting cost over 50,000 lives.
We toured some of the sights to see the monuments in the afternoon with our knowledgeable instructor Chas. Fennell. Dinner at Gettysburg College.
10/1/92 Gettysburg
We boarded the bus with Charles Fennell instructing on the battlefield tour. Places we covered were Culp’s Hill + Big + Little Round Top. This was the culmination of the third day of battle which was a terrible defeat for the Confederates.
Afternoon was spent on a walking tour with Gary Shaffer taking us through the downtown area.
We were given coasters at graduation for having moved from the “north coast of U.I. to south coast of U.I.”
10/2/92 Gettysburg/Providence
It was a real treat to have Tom Jolin come this a.m. to play the hammer dulcimer, button accordion, harmonica + banjo for us. Gary Shaffer gave us the conclusion to his People + Places talk. After lunch we took off for Kent’s arriving there about 9:30 after a hectic drive over the Tappan Zee Bridge, Conn. Thruway + into Providence on I-95 driving a total of 398 miles today. The only stops we made en route were at an apple + fruit stand outside Gettysburg, and a sandwich in E. Conn. It was wonderful seeing the kids + we were happy to have arrived safely – 1509 miles from home.
9/24/92 Pensacola/Sweetwater, Tenn.
Left Pensacola at 7:30 + arrived at our Quality Inn in Sweetwater around 4:30 – 456 mi. It was good getting behind the wheel of the van again after 6 mos recuperating from shoulder surgery.
Dinner at the Cracker Barrel – good turkey, dressing, the works.
Read, watched a little TV + retired early.
9/25/92 Sweetwater/Falmouth
Got away at 8 am for Joyce + Rob’s in Falmouth, Va. The skies opened up on us shortly after noon + the windshield wipers got a steady workout. Joyce + Rob arrived shortly after we did from work. Had a delicious shrimp dinner at Chesapeake Bay Seafood House in Fredericksburg. Gabe is a delightful 8 yr old! We watched 20-20 + had long discussions on world affairs, family values, etc.
9/26/92 Falmouth
We did the shops on Caroline St. in Fredericksburg after breakfast at the Virginia Deli. (We crossed the Rappahonneck River from Falmouth to Fredericksburg.) The afternoon was spent at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania Co. visiting Audrey G, Rob’s mother. Her cottage is unique with beautiful furniture from her world travels. Her lead glass + jewelry designs are outstanding!
9/27/92 Falmouth/Gettysburg
After a hearty breakfast with Joyce, Rob + Gabe we took off for Gettysburg about 10:30. At Chancellorsville we retraced this important Civil War battle with the help of the park ranger. This was followed by a 12 min. slide show in the auditorium at the station. Our Elderhostel at the Day’s Inn began at 4:30 after check-in where we were given our info packets. After dinner we had an interesting talk on gravestone epitaphs by Mira Graves! We looked over our brochures + watched TV before retiring early.
9/28/92 Gettysburg
Today’s speakers were excellent. Charles Fennell spoke on Three Days in July + Gary Shaffer talked about the place + people of Gettysburg. The Accounts of a Civil War was about a Capt. David Atcheson of Washington, Pa. a heroic soldier who was killed at Gettysburg at the age of 21. It was a slide presentation by Sally Walter. After dinner we learned about the artillery that was used. It was an exciting day.
9/29/92 Gettysburg
Again we had classes in the morning much the same as yesterday but with emphasis on the second day of battle.
In the afternoon we took a tour to Eisenhower’s farm + visited Electric Map at the Visitors Center.
The farm covered 189 acres originally but was transformed by stages into the 230 acre estate of our 34th Pres.
The Electric Map is 750 sq. ft. + has 600 lights representing the landmarks, points of interest, fighting + movements of both the Union + Confed. forces.
9/30/92 Gettysburg
After breakfast we boarded the bus for the Cyclorama. This is a large circular painting 356’x26’ with a sound + light program recreating the scene of the fighting on the third day of the battle. This battle, known as Pickett’s Charge, marked a turning point in the war for the Confederacy. Robt. E. Lee sent 12,000 men into the battle. All told these three days of bitter fighting cost over 50,000 lives.
We toured some of the sights to see the monuments in the afternoon with our knowledgeable instructor Chas. Fennell. Dinner at Gettysburg College.
10/1/92 Gettysburg
We boarded the bus with Charles Fennell instructing on the battlefield tour. Places we covered were Culp’s Hill + Big + Little Round Top. This was the culmination of the third day of battle which was a terrible defeat for the Confederates.
Afternoon was spent on a walking tour with Gary Shaffer taking us through the downtown area.
We were given coasters at graduation for having moved from the “north coast of U.I. to south coast of U.I.”
10/2/92 Gettysburg/Providence
It was a real treat to have Tom Jolin come this a.m. to play the hammer dulcimer, button accordion, harmonica + banjo for us. Gary Shaffer gave us the conclusion to his People + Places talk. After lunch we took off for Kent’s arriving there about 9:30 after a hectic drive over the Tappan Zee Bridge, Conn. Thruway + into Providence on I-95 driving a total of 398 miles today. The only stops we made en route were at an apple + fruit stand outside Gettysburg, and a sandwich in E. Conn. It was wonderful seeing the kids + we were happy to have arrived safely – 1509 miles from home.
Friday, May 15, 1992
San Antonio (1992)
5/11/92 Trip to San Antonio. I-10 to overnight in
Houston. LaQuinta accommodations a lot to be desired. Everything built on a
slant. Tight security, Nice conversation with Lois Campbell. Dinner next door
at Denny’s.
5/12/92 So deeply engrossed in Civil War tape enroute
to SA that we nearly ran out of gas. Sweaty palms and red light on dash
reminded us we were in trouble. Harwood, Texas + a lonely Exxon tank at a
general store on a lonely country road came to the rescue. Good to see Bob +
Gen at the Meadows. Lovely home. Lunch at Luby’s + dinner in the dining room. A
tour of the extensive Medical Center in p.m.
5/13/92 A beautiful day. Toured Old Mexico Village in
a.m. Had lunch at Mi Tierra. Saw dramatic rendition of the “Alama” at the IMAX
theatre at River Center. Dinner in the dining room at the Meadows, then a movie
Bigfoot – hilarious – at Bob + Gen’s.
5/14/92 Tom met us + we followed him around the loop
too their beautiful home on Wing Foot Lane. Spent the day driving around the
area. Saw deer in the State Park + many lovely homes along the Guadalupe River.
Also visited the Jim Avery Jewelry Store.
5/15/92 Left Kerrville early for Baton Rouge where we
spent the night at the Hampton Inn after a Chinese Buffet. A long day’s drive!
Friday, November 22, 1991
Elderhostel at Point Clear, AL (1991)
[Key: Memoir in Times New Roman, Travel Journal in Arial]
Nov. 17, 1991 Pensacola – Point Clear, Ala.
Checked into the Grand Hotel at 3:30. Registered with Faulkner State College + got room assignment – lovely room overlooking small lake at North Bay House. Introductions were made at the Jubilee Room + then we boarded the bus for dinner at the Nautilus in Spanish Fort, about 10 mi. north of Fairhope. The shrimp creole + house salad were good + the conversation around our table with Sam + Helen B from Baton Rouge was fun – lots of war stories. Watched Browns/Oilers game on TV.
Nov. 18, ‘91
After breakfast we boarded the bus for Dahlgren Hall in Fairhope where we studied about Aquatic Resource Management with Bill Tucker of Dept of Nat. Resources. John Sledge gave us a short course in Historic Churches. After lunch Joyce Dickey began her lecture + slide presentation of Three Davids beginning with Donatello + the early Renaissance of 15th C.
16th C – Michelangelo – high classical
17th C. – Baroque
Florence – Renaissance
Greeks – Human body – Idealized
Contropposto – Polyclidus – weight shift
Egyptian – Clothed
Romans grabbed everything.
She was a delightful instructor.
In the evening we had dinner at the Cock of the Walk at Spanish Fort. Had catfish – good.
Two lectures in PM on Catholic + Protestant religions.
Nov. 19 ‘91
After breakfast we boarded the bus for the campus.
We had a slide presentation + talk by John Sledge on the historical churches of Mobile which we’ll view later in the week.
Joyce Dickey continued with the “Three Davids.” She reviewed the Early + High Renaissance + compared the Greeks (wet drapery) with the Romans (arch – Pantheon – double dome, etc.) Donatello drapes around free leg – see vein. She brought out the negative disposition of Michelangelo + his homo tendencies. He lived a long + fruitful life + his last works are seen on the dome of the Sistine chapel in Rome. Her description of Donatello depicts the slender body of David as seen in St. George (the shield) + pretty effeminate look suggesting homosexuality. She talked about Rafael + how normal he was. Great with curves.
The Bald Eagles talk by Roger Clay was excellent. Dinner at Yardarm on the pier – fun.
Nov. 20 ‘91
Joyce Dickey continued with her amusing informative talk on art from Renaissance to the 17th C today, touching on Titian + reviewing the other Davids.
Bernini – 1599-1680 depicts Southern Baroque – irregularity in art rather than linear perspective seen during the Renaissance. He was a sculptor + architect first + painter last. He worked in Rome + at St Peters you see his “opera in art.”
After lunch we had a talk on the Beauty + Beasts of aquatic plants.
Dinner was at Julwin’s in Fairhope + a lecture in p.m. at Dahlgren Hall by John Sledge on the churches which we’ll see tomorrow.
11/21/91
We reviewed the three Davids in a.m. Then we discussed 17C Baroque Spain – Velasquez – Prado
North – Rubens (RomanCath.)
Rembrandt (Prot.)
The Law Enforcement Office Kevin, from the State Dept of Conservation of Game + Fish showed us slides before lunch.
Then we were off by bus for a tour of churches in Mobile, first to the Visitation Convent. We ate a delicious lunch there after viewing the beautiful French building. We made some purchases in the gift shop. Then left for the Govt. St. Presby. Church – truly beautiful. The Christ Episcopal was our last stop + there we saw the Tiffany windows for which it is famous.
Dinner was catered at Dahlgren Hall, then “graduation” at the Marietta Johnson Museum on campus.
Leaving for Pensacola after classes tomorrow.
Nov. 17, 1991 Pensacola – Point Clear, Ala.
Checked into the Grand Hotel at 3:30. Registered with Faulkner State College + got room assignment – lovely room overlooking small lake at North Bay House. Introductions were made at the Jubilee Room + then we boarded the bus for dinner at the Nautilus in Spanish Fort, about 10 mi. north of Fairhope. The shrimp creole + house salad were good + the conversation around our table with Sam + Helen B from Baton Rouge was fun – lots of war stories. Watched Browns/Oilers game on TV.
Nov. 18, ‘91
After breakfast we boarded the bus for Dahlgren Hall in Fairhope where we studied about Aquatic Resource Management with Bill Tucker of Dept of Nat. Resources. John Sledge gave us a short course in Historic Churches. After lunch Joyce Dickey began her lecture + slide presentation of Three Davids beginning with Donatello + the early Renaissance of 15th C.
16th C – Michelangelo – high classical
17th C. – Baroque
Florence – Renaissance
Greeks – Human body – Idealized
Contropposto – Polyclidus – weight shift
Egyptian – Clothed
Romans grabbed everything.
She was a delightful instructor.
In the evening we had dinner at the Cock of the Walk at Spanish Fort. Had catfish – good.
Two lectures in PM on Catholic + Protestant religions.
Nov. 19 ‘91
After breakfast we boarded the bus for the campus.
We had a slide presentation + talk by John Sledge on the historical churches of Mobile which we’ll view later in the week.
Joyce Dickey continued with the “Three Davids.” She reviewed the Early + High Renaissance + compared the Greeks (wet drapery) with the Romans (arch – Pantheon – double dome, etc.) Donatello drapes around free leg – see vein. She brought out the negative disposition of Michelangelo + his homo tendencies. He lived a long + fruitful life + his last works are seen on the dome of the Sistine chapel in Rome. Her description of Donatello depicts the slender body of David as seen in St. George (the shield) + pretty effeminate look suggesting homosexuality. She talked about Rafael + how normal he was. Great with curves.
The Bald Eagles talk by Roger Clay was excellent. Dinner at Yardarm on the pier – fun.
Nov. 20 ‘91
Joyce Dickey continued with her amusing informative talk on art from Renaissance to the 17th C today, touching on Titian + reviewing the other Davids.
Bernini – 1599-1680 depicts Southern Baroque – irregularity in art rather than linear perspective seen during the Renaissance. He was a sculptor + architect first + painter last. He worked in Rome + at St Peters you see his “opera in art.”
After lunch we had a talk on the Beauty + Beasts of aquatic plants.
Dinner was at Julwin’s in Fairhope + a lecture in p.m. at Dahlgren Hall by John Sledge on the churches which we’ll see tomorrow.
11/21/91
We reviewed the three Davids in a.m. Then we discussed 17C Baroque Spain – Velasquez – Prado
North – Rubens (RomanCath.)
Rembrandt (Prot.)
The Law Enforcement Office Kevin, from the State Dept of Conservation of Game + Fish showed us slides before lunch.
Then we were off by bus for a tour of churches in Mobile, first to the Visitation Convent. We ate a delicious lunch there after viewing the beautiful French building. We made some purchases in the gift shop. Then left for the Govt. St. Presby. Church – truly beautiful. The Christ Episcopal was our last stop + there we saw the Tiffany windows for which it is famous.
Dinner was catered at Dahlgren Hall, then “graduation” at the Marietta Johnson Museum on campus.
Leaving for Pensacola after classes tomorrow.
Friday, October 11, 1991
Combat Cargo Squadron Reunion in Fairborn, OH (1991)
[Key: Memoir in Times New Roman, Travel Journal in Arial]
Sept. 30
Sept. 30
Maxwell – Pizza Hut
Refrig – sang all nite.
Oct. 1
Hopkinsville
Ss – Sandy’s Book Store
Lovely home – Delicious meal
Oct. 2
Bs – Bill Cs
Dinner – casserole
Oct. 3
Walked on dam at Buck Creek – Yellow Spgs
Dinner Sprgfld Inn – Checked out motels for ’43 Reunion –
Lunch Carol’s Y Spg
Oct. 4
Breakfast at Mercy Hosp
Checked in at Holiday Inn Fairborn – Wanda + Ray G hosts for reunion.
Buffet in dining room.
Oct. 5
Trip to Y. S. with ladies
Lunch at Witts. Social hour + hors d’oures. TV in P.M.
Oct. 6
Visited Vickie. Breakfast Bob Evans. Watched Braves in
afternoon. Dinner, dancing + farewells in P.M.
Oct. 7
Lunch with Ed + Grace S in Dublin. Cocktails +
dinner with Ks. Helen guest.
Oct. 8
Lunch with Pat S in Rockport – Rocky River.
Dinner with Edith + Ron at Don’s.
Oct. 9
Lunch with Ardath + John, Jeanne/Milt + Skip Gp at Don’s. Dinner with Anne + Tom in N Ridgeville – Nino’s. Visited Ss in afternoon.
Oct. 10
Left Ks for Bath + Gs. Walked in lovely
neighborhood after lunch. Had chicken casserole + Key Lime pie for dinner +
watched ball game.
Oct. 11
Drove to Newfoundland, N.Y. where we stayed at Comfort Inn
over night. Beautiful colors in Pa.
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