5:49 a.m. - The launch countdown is set, the Eagle is ready to go, and we are nearing pull-out for summer camping vacation 2024. I started working on this back in December/January to get reservations, so it's interesting to realize and get set to see what happens. We don't have to be in any particular hurry, as check-in isn't until 2 p.m., and our drive to our first stop in Jackson, Minnesota is 5-6 hours in length. It's been awhile for a long trip because last summer we flew to Cancun for Carrie and Tucker's wedding. It was two seasons ago that we went to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Yesterday, I did pick up a floor jack, which is something you hope you never have to use but is nice in the event that you do. So this morning after the Today show and a second cup of coffee, we'll load up the last of the items on the list, do a final check through all the other stuff, and set off. Of course I'm probably loaded down too much, so hopefully I won't have to go through any weigh stations, and hopefully the truck can take the pull and the weight. My cash flow isn't great, so I need to somehow get to the next pay day to feel comfortable, so I'll monitor expenditures until the 15th. That's something I haven't done in awhile, which is to fuel up while hooked up. It's always a bit of an adventure to get gas pulling a 5th wheel trailer. We won't be back until the 21st, so adventure awaits! I hope the weather cooperates - flood waters recede and wildfires stay away. And I hope I have set a travel plan that avoids driving in mountains.
Yesterday was a bit of a battle with the weather. I did get my mom's baby blanket to Tyler to start the day, and then I worked on the yard when I returned. Mother Nature wasn't exactly helpful, and I finished in the midst of some sprinkles. After that Cole came over for a visit, and we had a nice visit. We event took a little drive and saw the Illinois City building and took out some water that Kourtney had requested. After that visit, Amber, Karrigan, and I went back to the Southwell's for a fourth of July party and home fireworks display. The boys shooting off the fireworks had a few interesting moments, and Darrin Harrison even managed to get a cut on his face. Everyone survived, though, and it was a real nice family event. I felt a little out of place, but that's okay.
I talked with Carmen, and she and baby Caleb continue to improve and get stronger. Caleb still needs to finish his antibiotics treatment, but he and parents are now together in Carmen's room instead of Caleb in the little NICU. Carmen thought that perhaps today or tomorrow they will all be able to leave the hospital, which is great news. Carmen and Tyler will feel better when they get home and can sleep in their own beds.
Things for School
- July 24 - 2 p.m. - Mattie Lower's supervisor
- Aug. 1 - 9 a.m. - RR ADMIN Meeting
- Aug. 15 - 4-8 student teaching inservice - The Outing Club - Davenport? (Birkeybile?)
- check email messages
- Work on IC to-do list
- history project - need to make a list of the schools...try to get a count
- Riverbend Signworks
- fix outside shower door on camper
- Dec. 19 89:30 a.m. Wang physical
- Residential Correctional Facility - 1330 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52802
- For Summer Camping Adventure
- fill LP tanks
- purchase Glacier vehicle registration ticket for west entrance
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