Monthly Archives: August 2010

It’s always a relief to turn in your driveway after being gone for a while and see there isn’t a tree across the roof, broken windows or other damage to deal with. We sure appreciate our neighbors and family for taking care of our pets and home while we were away. My brother Ray had even mowed the yard and washed our modern cars for us. A lot of folks took care of our responsibilities here at home to make this little adventure possible and we are truly thankful for them all.
After two months of living in a tiny trailer it was a little strange this morning getting out of bed without first opening the door and stepping outside. We haven’t turned on a radio or TV yet, still enjoying the bliss of ignorance from all the bad things people do. We have been blessed to experience God’s wondrous creation in a very unique way, we are surrounded with so many good things in this country. There couldn’t have been a more perfect couple to share this with than Mike and Judy Akers and we thank them for all their hard work putting this trip together. We are also aware of the many people who followed along on this blog and prayed for our safe travels. There is no doubt that was the key to our successful journey.
This morning Tammy heads back to work and I start bushhogging the weeds surrounding our yard. We have had a wonderful time, thanks for coming along. If you enjoyed it, thank Eric Akers who made it possible for us to share with you. If you want more old car adventure, currently there is a couple heading home to Texas from Alaska in a 1926 Model T touring car. They bought the Model T from a guy in Anchorage who advertised “You can drive it home!” and that is what they are doing. Check them out at http://www.texastparts.com/driveithome.htm they have a great blog.
Danny

We left Tammy and Danny in Bardstown today after our last lunch together.  It was tearful and sad that it was over but we left confidant that we will forever be the best of friends.  I know I have said this before, but they are great traveling companions.   We will always have these memories to share with each other.

The trip was 11,406 miles of pure delight.  It will be strange sleeping in our bed tonight without hearing the sounds of cars, trains, birds and other wildlife.  As I drove down the driveway to my house I couldn’t help thinking, I would miss a lot about this trip.  We would go through our day at night to pick out the things we thought you at home would love to hear. I will miss that. I thank all of you for the comments  and especially the prayers for our safe journey.  It will be good to see all our Model A friends again.

Everything at home was good.  Grass was cut and it looked just as I had left it.  Thanks to my family that had assured us before we left that everything would be taken care of.

We have driven hard today to get back into Kentucky.  We have enjoyed sharing stories along the way. We will all be home tomorrow barring no problems.

We do plan to write one last blog to let you know when we get home and our stops along the way.