9:17 AM Thursday May 19, 2005

As we begin this newest leg of our adventures, my first thoughts this morning are to say "thank you"--again--for all the kind words and encouragement from my readers through e-mails and comments on the blog. Of course, my most vocal reader, Margie in TN tops the list of new friends and I can't forget George, "Gloworm", Patty in CA, "Deb" and so many more over the past few months. Our immediate family, except for a few faithful readers of the blog that send e-mails (you know who you are), rarely share their comments online, relying for the most part on private communication to chastise me for not posting to the blog often enough. That's okay ... it lets me know they're watching our progress as we roll down the road (or don't whichever the case may be) , albeit silently. Again, thanks so much to all of you and keep those comments and e-mails coming ... we love them!

It's cool ( 56') and a bit windy here in Moses Lake this morning. Les and Phil have taken the boat to the lake for some fishing if they don't get blown off or swamped by the white caps. They have been anticipating this for months so I hope they catch something! We connected and locked on to both our satellites so we have TV and Internet. Les took their motorhome in to have the hot water tank repaired and had to replace some kind of switch. Phil followed him in and they went exploring in town while the work was done. His coach was repaired and back to the park after only a couple hours. While they were gone, Gloria and I went for a walk and enjoyed the opportunity to share some girl-talk.

Our plans are totally flexible with one exception, a 10 AM appointment tomorrow with Double Diamond Apple Orchards in Quincy for a tour of the packaging plant. Rex, the brother of my brother-in-law, Walt, is the semi-retired owner and he has agreed to give the four of us an inside look at the operation. Apple lovers all, we're looking forward to learning the process and maybe taking home a few samples ;-).

Canine Chronicles: Gloria and Lester's puppies, Zena and Wookie although a bit frightened by the traffic noise while riding in the coach down the freeway appear to be adapting well to their new lifestyle. Yesterday, while on their regular walks, the new sights, sounds and smells here at the RV park are stimulating and great fun to explore!