Glad to hear that John is doing well, what a day Melinda had too! Hope RR is feeling better...
I neglected to tell you about the drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Hill City, SD...we stopped at the 1880's Town, which Maddy loved. Then a drive through The Badlands. It is amazing! When I get home, I'll post some photos. Then a stop at Wall's Drug, which is actually a city block in size, at least, and Maddy wanted to look at everything! Finally got to our cute motel in the Mt. Rushmore area and met a kitty who had lost 3 feet in an ice storm. Sweet little thing also lost her ears so I loved on her a bunch, since I'm missing my Kitty big-time. Already told you about Mt. Rushmore. Yesterday, we did the Reptile Gardens (not my fave), Bear Country (fab) and Big Thunder Gold Mine (I did laundry, someone has to be the mom). Big day. And all this time, there are hundreds of Harleys everywhere as the annual Harley Davidson Rally in Sturgis, SD starts this weekend. Everyone we met was very pleasant, these are not Hells's Angels, just folks with nice bikes.
So today, we left early and drove for almost 8 hours to Kearney, NE. Just before we arrived here, we took a small detour so Gene could visit a wild horse sanctuary. I was more than a little afraid we might be bringing one home...it's a dream of his to have and train a wild mustang.
Tomorrow, we head home, and I'm ready, I miss my critters. That's all for now, take care everyone, this family is an orthopedic nightmare!
Joan
