Geo: 37.4458, -98.1631... read more

Geo: 36.4337, -99.399Today was a fun day stopping at two places in the Texas Panhandle. First we drove to Lake Meredith Harbor to see what it looks like now. We haven't been there since the fire the destroyed over 150 structures in May, 2014. The area doesn't look too bad. There are a few places that have debris that may have been from the fire, but it could be just usual deterioration of old buildings. The mobile home that used to stand on the corner next to our property has been removed. The home on the other end of the block looks the same, but it is impossible to tell for sure since it surrounded by many trees and shrubs. The water level looks pretty good compared to the last time we were there, but still ... read more

Geo: 35.0841, -106.649... read more

Geo: 35.0841, -106.649The last drive was uneventful as has been the whole trip. We made it by 1:00 and stopped at Vinaigrette for lunch before going home. We have had a wonderful time on this 3,840 mile trip. The best part was getting to reconnect with Ruth's side of the family that we hadn't seen in years. They expect to get together again next year, but in the autumn when it will be cooler. We plan to go then, too.Phil has some new information to enhance his research and more leads to follow now. While we were at the family reunion, Louella kindly loaned Phil an antique math notebook that she had which belonged to one of the relatives. It is mostly handwritten notes on mathematical instructions and formulas probably written as a study aid in ... read more

Geo: 35.3846, -94.4213This morning, we toured Graceland before hitting the road again. It took us just less than three hours to wait in line, go through the self-guided tour, have a break for a cold drink, and visit the gift shops. I had purchased the tickets ahead of time to pick up at the will-call window. As it turned out, that was the longest line when we were there, and it didn't help us to get any priority to take the tour. After getting our tickets, I noticed that the clerk had moved us up for a tour thirty minutes earlier than requested so we went straight to get in line for the shuttle to the mansion. That line lasted forty-five minutes or so, but finally we were given headphones and iPads to use during the ... read more