Day 40 Sunday 10-17-15 Berea KY to Home.

We woke up to frost on the pumpkin!  We had to scrape the windshield. Burrrr! I guess it's getting to be that time of year. 

 

We are only about... 500 miles away from home. (sounds a bit like a country song).  We should be home late this afternoon or early evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The leaves are just starting to change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We encountered snow flurries as we came through the mountains near Cumberland MD.  This is to be expected.  We regularly watch Baltimore TV.  When the weatherman predicts the rest of Maryland to be sunny and mild there is usually the added disclaimer..."A possible 2 inches of snow in Allegany County". 

 

It's been a great trip.  Linda is a little (UNDERSTATEMENT)  upset with the driver since he committed himself to an obligation back home.  We really needed another two weeks to see the many things we missed.  Another lesson on why I need to learn to say NO! 

 

But we saw most of the major attractions, reunited with friends we haven't seen in years, saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed the diverse beauty that God has blessed this country with.  It is almost unbelievable that the only rain, during the daytime, was on the first day across PA.  The few night time showers did not affect our travels. 

 

Maybe some day we can take another road-trip and pick up where we left off.  (Linda says that trip will come out of my IRA; not hers.)

 

Just a quick review:

 

Length of trip: 40 Days.

Miles Driven: 8,496.

States: (18) PA, OH, IN, IL, WI, MN, SD, WY, CO, AZ, NM, TX, OK, AR, TN, KY, WV, MD.

Serious Arguments: None.

Days in jail: None.

Total fines: $0.00.

Fun Times: Innumerable!

Wildlife: Buffalo, Buffalo, more Buffalo, Elk, Prairie Dogs, Buffalo, Coyotes, Magpies, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Wild Donkeys, Buffalo, Bear, Bald Eagles, Red Squirrels, Mountain Goats, Pronghorns, Kaibab Squirrels, oh,  and did I mention ... Buffalo.

 

Thanks for riding along. We enjoyed having you.