Well we had a great couple of days. You need to go to Billy's Blog to get the first half of the trip...Missouri pics were great...but, I just got back from there...









We stayed at Casa Fredericko...Thanks Mom and Pop for some incredible buiscuts and gravy for a great breakfast....



Ok, ok...so we get in the car and we hear giggles...it freaked both of us out...we searched the car as we're driving down the road from Mom and Pop's and low and behold, there were two stowaways







Well, we stopped the car and promptly got the 411 on these two...



Turns out their names are Chester and Bud...they were in the back yard at Mom and Pop's and begged us to take them out to see the world...they promised not to eat much, and they would even help with gas...



So, we took one last picture at Lake Sherwood, showed them our travel plans...and we were on our way!









We introduced them to Billy's friend Helen who lives in O'Fallon...had a nice visit with her and got some more trash on Billy...will be saving that for later...trust me...this trip is going to be great...







We get back in the car, we're on our way out of town and Bud begs us to take them to the arch...UGH! Ok, ok, after much whining, we took them...















After getting into Illinois, we decided to gas up...







Bud got hot, so Chet did the windows by himself...







We had to stop off in Vandalia, IL...that's where Kim, my brothers wife is from...



There was an episode at the McDonalds that I don't want to talk about...





Chester woke up from a nap and had to stop and take this picture..







Turns out Chester has a peanut bladder...I can relate...anyway....here he is in the bathroom...







Not to worry, I grabbed him before he headed out to the car with the toilet paper...kinda embarrasing...







So after going thru Illinois, and Indiana, we are now in Springfield, Ohio...



Staying at a Comfort Suites...



Bud and Chet tried to pick up the mother and her daughter at the front desk...but, they had to stay with us tonight...nice try guys!





So, after getting to the room, Chester started his night routine...Face Creme and Room Service...







That's all for today...Chester is sleeping...Bud is still up...more tomorrow!!! Stay tuned to the great adventures of Chester and Bud...it is going to get CRAZY!!!



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I had my first appointment with Dr. Bello's this morning...the appointment was at 9am, I was out with blood drawn by 9:30am. It was incredible. I had to share...Dr. Bello's bedside manner and professionalism is a perfect match for me...I see him in 6 weeks...looking forward to it.



So, I'm at Jeff Sauers place waiting for Billy to pick me up.



Gracie is enjoying her time at Marks place and we should be on the road by 11am.



All is well...talk more later

The Thelma and Louise road trip is about to get underway...please fasten your seatbelts...that was a mental note to myself more than anything;)

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The suitcase is packed...I know I probably forgot something, but, oh well.



I'm on my way to drop Gracie off at Marks and then a doctors appointment at 9am. Afterwards, giving the car to Jeff to borrow for some moving to Austin next week.



Then we are on the road...I'll make sure and take plenty of pictures. Not sure what the next couple of days will be like in the way of blogging, but you never know! As soon as I have access, I'll make an entry.



That's all for now...Should be in St. Louis, late tonight.



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I just found out thru a friend that my first partners Dad past away this weekend in San Antonio.

I wish I could go to the service...I haven't seen Ricks family since he passed away in 1997. I'll never forget the first time I met his father...I introduced myself and said, nice to meet you Mr. Castro...he smiled and told me his friends called him Sharky.





Here is the announcement in a San Antonio paper.



Castro 07/30/2006



Our beloved father and friend Jose T. Castro took our Lord's hand in the early morning hours of hours of July 28, 2006 after a lifetime on earth filled with blessings and love. He was born September 6, 1919, in Brownsville, Texas and has been a resident of San Antonio for the past 53 years. Mr. Castro retired as the Chief Accountant at the State Chest Hospital. Jose was very active in his family's activities, Holy Name and St. Margaret Mary's parishes and was an auditor in credit unions across the City and State. He was preceded in death by his wife Teresita G. and sons Ricardo G. and Jose, Jr. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Margaret C. Lopez and her husband Richard of San Antonio, Elodia Sanchez and her husband John of McAllen, and Maria Elena De La Cruz of Harlingen; 3 sons, Rolando G. Castro and his wife Deborah of San Antonio, Eduardo G. Castro of Houston, Xavier G. Castro and his wife Grey of Virginia Beach, VA. Mr. Castro was blessed with many beautiful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and relatives. The family was truly blessed with people who helped with his care including Heartland Hospice, Regent Care Center, Arden Courts and Independence Hill Assisted Living Centers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Building Funds, the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice. Mr. Castro's family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 30 at Sunset Memorial Park on Austin Highway. The Rosary will be on Monday, July 31 at 9:00 a.m. immediately followed by mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Road at Stone Oak Parkway. Procession from the church to the



-Thinking of the Castros today...be well



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I'm getting closer to getting everything finished before the trip on monday...looks like I won't be able to finish the Houston order, but will still have it before the end of August...



All the errands today, the delivery of the artcards, the deposit of THE CHECK!!! Yes, I waited...I wanted to hold on to it for a while...it just felt good;)



Going by a couple of venues as well as starting to address the postcards for the Fundraiser for Legacy....I was thinking about my artbuds! Nathan and Liz! Will get to see them briefly on our way to Upstate New York on Tuesday morning, I'm hoping.



That's about all for now...the work day is done for me today...now it's all about fun till tomorrow. Packing tomorrow as well as dropping Gracie off at Casa de Mark Mullino...thanks Mark!



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I'll do another entry or two before heading out on monday!