Day One

Now does that mean that I have to start the next entry as Day Two?

No it's gonna have to be different. I mean if I did that, then Day Three would be expected, followed by Day Four and I can't have that. Tomorrow will definitely be different.

But now for today. We had worked the last couple of days packing the motorhome so today became relatively easy. Got the cold food loaded - freezer is full - probably the first time it's ever been full. Got the house secured and and underway by 9:45.

Felt a lot more secure with the new tire. Oh, guess I hadn't mentioned that. We had a problem with a tire coming home from New York two weeks ago. Called AAA and got the spare installed. The old tire would have to be replaced (apparently scuffed a curb and had a three inch tear in it).

Our local RV dealer said he could not get a replacement for us so we went across the street to Tire Discounters. They located one 4 states away. Told them if they could get it by Wednesday I would take it. Called them Wednesday and it was in. They got the tire changed out and installed in their parking lot (I guess their equipment could not handle 11 tons so we used the motorhome leveling jack to lift the rear end). Kudos to Tire Discounters.

Arrived Scott Air Force Base near St Louis - set up the RV - and went to the chow hall for supper. Came home and watched a movie - The Color Purple. That was one of the movies that Joyce had selected for our trip. She surprised me by staying awake through the entire movie - even with a glass of wine.

Leaving tomorrow for somewhere in Missouri (one of Joyce's friends).