My good friend Jan has joined me here for a few days and it's nice to have her company. We have good conversations, fine food cooked by her and she has learned to beat me at gin rummy! We also watched Avatar, her for the first time, and enjoyed it a lot. We also enjoyed the hot springs last night, which is always a good and relaxing experience.
Leaving Barbara and family was bittersweet. I was glad to be on the road again and knew that I would miss their presence. There were a few moist eyes upon departure, but not for long.
The ride here was better than usual because of 4 new tires on the trailer that I got in Virginia. Had it not been for those, I would have been waiting for the next flat tire.
My left hearing aid stopped working day before yesterday so we had to go to Asheville looking for a repair place. The factory finally sent me some info today, so I went to the place they told me of and left it with them. They said they would provide me with a loaner if mine isn't fixed by next Thursday so I can have it for the reunion. What a relief! Things like that are hard to deal with on the road.
This place is very small and quirky. Like it says on one of the tee shirts, "Where Mayberry meets the twilight zone" is very apt. The Appalachian Trail comes through here, so lots of hikers seeking a few comforts can be seen. The roads are also good for scootering, although there is a lot of gravel on them. The streams are warmer than I expected, so I'm not sure the fishing is very good. I'll give it a try soon.
I'm trying not to look forward to the reunion so much so I don't miss what's happening now. But it's hard to do. It has been 5 years since the last one and that's how long I've looked forward to this one. The closer it gets, the more anxious I get about my long hair. My cousin William's wife Joyce is a hair stylist so I'm going to ask her advice when I get to Asheville and settle in.
That's about it for now. Thanks for stopping by!
If my opinion counts for anything, I hope Joyce cuts your hair! Sounds like you're having fun -- enjoy the rest of your stay in Hot Springs. I like both Mayberry and the Twilight Zone!
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