Dec. 11, 2009

From Jake's we have been on the road for five nights and it still isn't warm!!

We got on the Natchez Trace PKW in Nashville and drov it through Tenn, Alabama, Mississipi and into Louisanna. (444 miles) If you are in no hurrry, this is a great way to travel. Two lane traffic (when there is any) no stop lights or stop signs the entire way at 50 miles an hour. Free campgrounds--3 of them spaced so you can do the entire trip.

There were some cool things to see along the way. Indian mounds-Cypress swamp and cotton fields to name just a few.

Troubles- we've had some: The fridg door won't stay closed until after it dumps half it's contents on the floor, then it is content to dstay shut forever! Just aminor aggravation- right-

We couldn't fill our water tank until we got below the freeze line--who knew that would be Louisanna. Okay, no biggie Then we ran out of propane. Now we have a problem--can't cook indoorsm, can't heat the camper. Soo cold. 42 deg. in am(inside) We found a very sweet ole gentleman who tried to put new OPD's on and guess what-yup-you got it-can't do it. He felt so bad for us that he filled our tanks anyway so at least we are warm while trying to find new ones.

More still-our converter box in the truck that allows us to recharge our cell phone & laptop BROKE, now we can't even call anyone. Oh yeah, looking for one of those now too.

If you were thinking of feeling sorry for us, Don't. We aren't working, not dealing with the snow, and still have the warm Gulf to look forward too.

Love you guys so much and missing you all is our only hardship. XX000