So, I just got back from a week in Wisconsin. I brought back a souvenir cold. It is the hardy Northwood’s Wisconsin variety and I question the ability for the east coast to handle it. You have to have strong Scandinavian blood running through your veins with enough bohemian to make it interesting.
Bob and I made this trip in the Yaris affectionately known as Lary. (Little Red Yaris) It is the car we purchased when gas prices started to climb and Bob is a commuter. He went from driving a truck that got 16 mpg to Lary who can give out 40mpg. Now we love that little Toyota but I have to say, for a car that is good on gas it is extremely hard on the ass for long distance. We got through it though and at a fraction of the cost it normally would have cost and we are nothing if not tightwads.
We both enjoyed our time with both of our mothers. We saw mine in the far north and were able to get some details taken care of for her that she has been wanting me to take care of for her for some time now and we saw Bob’s mother in Door County at an amazing rental property on Lake Michigan that his brother rented for a week and a half. In that case all his brothers and sister were able to make it so it was a whole family gathering with the exception of some grandkids.
We took advantage of the peak fall color time to drive around and get pictures of the autumn glory. I am a kid at heart when it comes to fall, I just love walking through the woods kicking up the leaves to just smell the season. Is there anything better?
Except for developing the cold the trip was nearly perfect. Bob and I enjoyed each others company greatly and had many good laughs. Oh, and we found the worlds greatest truck stop to eat too. If you are ever on highway 51 take exit 205, you won’t regret it. To pass the time we also grabbed real estate mags to peruse through while driving. Half way through one of them Bob was trying to figure out how one in the telecommunication field could possibly make a living in the Midwest. He would love to move back. I must admit…I miss the Midwest too. The whole pace of life is different. Plus it would be nice to be near family again. God will take us where God wants us or keep us where He wants us. I just pray we open our hearts to His will.
So now we are back home. I missed the kids terribly. It was great to get back to them and hear all their stories of what happened with them during the week. In fact the last couple of days have just been filled with conversation with them. Is it possible they missed us too? I am grateful, ever so grateful for family and home.
Bob and I made this trip in the Yaris affectionately known as Lary. (Little Red Yaris) It is the car we purchased when gas prices started to climb and Bob is a commuter. He went from driving a truck that got 16 mpg to Lary who can give out 40mpg. Now we love that little Toyota but I have to say, for a car that is good on gas it is extremely hard on the ass for long distance. We got through it though and at a fraction of the cost it normally would have cost and we are nothing if not tightwads.
We both enjoyed our time with both of our mothers. We saw mine in the far north and were able to get some details taken care of for her that she has been wanting me to take care of for her for some time now and we saw Bob’s mother in Door County at an amazing rental property on Lake Michigan that his brother rented for a week and a half. In that case all his brothers and sister were able to make it so it was a whole family gathering with the exception of some grandkids.
We took advantage of the peak fall color time to drive around and get pictures of the autumn glory. I am a kid at heart when it comes to fall, I just love walking through the woods kicking up the leaves to just smell the season. Is there anything better?
Except for developing the cold the trip was nearly perfect. Bob and I enjoyed each others company greatly and had many good laughs. Oh, and we found the worlds greatest truck stop to eat too. If you are ever on highway 51 take exit 205, you won’t regret it. To pass the time we also grabbed real estate mags to peruse through while driving. Half way through one of them Bob was trying to figure out how one in the telecommunication field could possibly make a living in the Midwest. He would love to move back. I must admit…I miss the Midwest too. The whole pace of life is different. Plus it would be nice to be near family again. God will take us where God wants us or keep us where He wants us. I just pray we open our hearts to His will.
So now we are back home. I missed the kids terribly. It was great to get back to them and hear all their stories of what happened with them during the week. In fact the last couple of days have just been filled with conversation with them. Is it possible they missed us too? I am grateful, ever so grateful for family and home.
The picture is one we took on our journey. Isn't Wisconsin beautiful?
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