Day 1 - Headed to Alaska for second time

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Today we leave McKinney Campground headed to Alaska. Making the trip are Aleta and myself, Jack and Barbara, along with Ted and Jeri.

Had plans to meet up early and caravan to St. Marion, IL, but plans have ways of changing. Met up with Ted and Jeri at rest area at exit 158 on I24. We all met at Flying J at exit 86 and gassed up. Campgrounds at St Marion all full. Tried Walmart, but it is blocked for RVs and trucks. Found sites at Old Bates RV Park 33 miles back. Made that trip to our sites - - $27.00 per night. Thank you Lord.

Had smoked ribs and chicken prepared by Shelby for our first night on the road, along with baked beans and rolls prepared by Jeri, and potato salad prepared by Aleta. What a feast, God is good.

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