Busy, Busy, Busy

Boy, since we arrived at the kids house, we have been on the go. Justin was still playing baseball, so there were practices and then the championship game. What fun it was being able to see him play. He hit a triple and drove in a run, then scored on the next hit. They were leading all the way through until the last inning when some of the other teams big hitters were able to connect with the ball. Must say, Justin's team had one outstanding pitcher who went all the way. Justin, has such a good throwing arm, they put him on 1st base. Mom and dad were also notified that he was selected to play on the All-Star team, so their baseball isn't through yet. He will be practicing all the time now, and their 1st game isn't until the first part of July. Now we wish we didn't have to leave so could continue to watch him play.


We can't thank Edward and Shelle enough for letting us crash at their home until our hotel reservation was available. They have taken us everywhere and it has been so wonderful just being with them and the kids. We really feel lucky with all of the family and friends we have had the fortune to stay with and hopefully not make a pest of ourselves. Now Ken is another story, he makes sure he is a pest to everyone, and makes sure he gets in his kidding. Sometimes I'm happy when others are around as I then get a reprieve. Only sometimes, that is.

Everyone finally arrived from good old California. For all of us, the weather is warm and humid. We had a great get-together the day before the BIG GRADUATION. They had tables and canopies set up outside with food and drinks galore. It was a great time had by all.

Now, for the reason we took this wonderful trip -- BRANDON'S GRADUATION--. It was truly a great ceremony. They had about 280 some students who received their diploma's, and their school was amazing with regards to all of the awards the students racked up. The students also received over 3.2 million dollars in grants and scholarships, and are going to colleges and universities all over the US and also to a few foreign countries. Their school was also picked by Newsweek as one on the TOP high schools in the country. Now it is off to Syacruse and a whole new adventure for him.

We have been busy going places and seeing some of the sites we haven't seen before. Even with the GPS, we have managed to get lost now and then. However, we are having one great adventure after another, and know when we leave here on Friday we will be heading home. Just hope we don't run into any bad weather and those dreadful tornadoes won't be around.

Well, we will be pulling out the maps again and looking to see where we will be heading. Know our next stop will be to see Ken's family outside of Nashville, but the route we will take is still undetermined. There is just so much to see in this part of the country that we will have to venture back this way again. Maybe in the fall when the weather is cooler and the leaves start to turn those beautiful colors.

It will be hard leaving everyone, but had a great time while it lasted.

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Hi Everyone....

It's me again. I'm learning as we roll across country. Brandon, our grandson, is bringing us (June) into the 21st century. He set up the blog with our car traveling across the US. Boy, what these kids know these days is amazing. Hope you like this new way of sending our trip updates, and hope everyone is able to view them. If not, please let us know.

Last night played 5 Crowns with Edward and our grandsons. Naturally the oldest one won. Had a great time and didn't get to bed until late.

Left you off in Mobile and the wonderful time we had there. It was a shame because in Biloxi they were all ready seeing some tar balls on the beach. When Katrina went through it wrecked a lot of trees so this man came through with a chain saw and made some beautiful carvings out of them. It really was incredible to drive down by the ocean and see all of this beautiful work. Can honestly say something good happened from a disaster.

Took the coastal route to Jacksonville and it was beautiful. Stayed in a small town called Appalatchicola. Some name, huh. It was this quaint little place and we had a nice quiet and relaxing evening. From there, headed to Jacksonville to once again visit our friends Carol and Joe. What a great time we had eating and drinking and playing Phase 10. They really knew some great places to eat and also took us to the oldest city in the US, St. Augustine. What a historical city it is. Once again it was hot and humid and we weren't able to take in all it had to offer, so would really love to go back when cooler weather is in the forecast. Hated to leave, as we really had a wonderful time, but will meet up with them in Reno for the Goof (Golf) tournment. After that it's home baby HOME......

Must close once again as we are headed out, so will continue with our time in Savannah, which was marvelous, but HOT HOT HOT. Take care and stay happy and healthy. Love to All....

June and Ken

Long time - no BS from the June Bug

Ladies, Gentlemen, & other assorted friends, enemies, hangers-on, & general ne'er-do-wells!

Sorry it has been so long since our last update, but the time has just flown (in a car) by for June & I. So far, we have gone just over 4,000 miles & traveled thru Ca, Az, Nm, Tx, La, Al, Fl, Ga, SC, NC, & finally into Va.

One thing we have determined for sure, is that red-necks are not on the endangered species list. If anything, I am putting my money on them actually becoming the most prevalent human (?) grouping on earth. For one thing, they breed faster than rabbits, or hamsters, & they still haven't figured out what is causing it. Also, having only two teeth, & being both the father, & the brother to some of your relatives seems to produce a certain amount of pride in them. In addition, every woman seems required to produce at least 10 - 15 screaming rug rats, curtain grabbers, skirt hangers, or snot drizzlers...most of which are wearing 2 - 3 day old REALLY SMELLY-DIRTY diapers, if they are wearing anything at all. And, it's a lucky dad who has at least 4 - 6 of his own sons who are all named Bubba. Makes a feller get kinda choked up just thinkin' bout it.

Well, gotta run for now (June's 12 year old 4th cousin on her great aunt Nellie Bell's (I always thought that was Roy Roger's side-kicks jeep?) is starting to talk about things I've only heard discussed about certain farm animals and/or side show acts, and I'm starting to get a little nervous. They certainly grow up (out?) fast down here, & I'm feeling kinda intimidated about being taught new tricks by a 12 year old. June, however, is smiling an awful lot, & looking downright perky about the 15 year old that keeps bringing her sweet tea & asking if there is anything he can "teach, or assist" her with to help her adjust to the south. I'm starting to think it's not the sweet tea that is causing that silly grin she constantly has on her face lately.

Ok, now lets get to the truth of the matter. Ken is full of S_ _ _. He is so off the wall that now you can see what I have to put with in the car each and every day. Let me tell you, I long for the stop in the evening so I don't have to put up with his BULL. Sorry we have been so lax in getting updates to you, but with this hot, humid weather I was completely worn out at the end of the day from trying to see everything in sight.

We loved New Orleans, but it was so hot it was hard trying to walk all over the French Quarter to see everything. By the end of the day I just wanted to get in a cold bath and soak all night.

We then went to visit our friends Kathy and Rick in Mobile. The Southern hospitality is sure enforced down there. We had a wonderful time seeing everything and having some of the most delicious Southern cooking. Went to Biloxi, Gulf Shores and all around Mobile. Must say it rained every day and night. Can't thank them enough for putting up with KEN.......



Will continue this later as Justin is calling me to play 5 Crowns.....Get back to you soon. Love, June & the old fart.