and it’s about time.
who knew the world was going to go into a tailspin, and drag us all with it, for over 18 months and counting. we were able to get our booster shots yesterday so we feel better about being on the road now.
we are going to finally get to see where tracy and daryl have been hanging out for 5 years. grand forks, north dakota. they like that small town life. no traffic, no crowds, a simpler way of fife.
they bought 2 1/2 acres of land on a corner lot, had plans for a house drawn up to their specs and hired a contractor. which daryl is, by the way, so he did a lot of the work himself. he built the garage too. he’s also restoring his grandfathers pick-up truck. he is the only person i know that has a riding lawn mower, snow plow, and a tractor. and no telling what else in his garage.
tracy is still working. she got the position of the deans office manager of nursing at the university of north dakota after moving there. recently a position of ‘director of alumni and external relations’ – in the bigger college of arts and sciences opened up, she applied, and got the job. “yay tracy”. so she will transfer there this week. same kind of work, but more duties with different surroundings and people. a change of scenery so to speak. her birthday is the 28th so we will be there to celebrate with her for that, and her new job. “yay”.
this trip we will also see our last 2 state capitols. bismark, nd – and piere, sd. that probably doesn’t mean a lot to most folks, but seeing all 50 states and their capitols, was a bucket list adventure. of course we will see lots of stuff on the 6,000 miles we travel, with lots of pictures.
so stay tuned
jilly
Once in awhile-now and again-this is us 
I am so excited to see your adventures start again I have missed seeing the country through your travels. 🙂
Yay! excited for pictures after so long!
It is actually thrilling to see this wonderful blog again! I’m so happy for you to see your family and the capitals. Not everyone gets to complete a bucket list either. I have so many loose ends I could weave a blanket for your bucket. Safe and merry trip you guys.
I am looking forward to your trip
hope you have a great time and get to see all there is to see.
i trust you will send lots of picks
Wishing you a safe, enjoyable trip!
You will be sorely missed back here in the ‘hood. Midas and the girls will be anxiously awaiting your return, along with us humans.
Rosemary & Mike
So good for you to be on the road, love getting your stories. Nice hearing about your farmer family. Congrats to Tracy!
Paula
Counting down the days until you arrive and happy to see the blog again! Be safe and we’ll see you soon!
How exciting. A new adventure and 2 new state capitals. Thanks for sharing. Sending Tracy and Daryl all my love. Can’t wait to see all your posts and pictures. Love you both.
So happy you get to take one more trip in the couch and visit Tracy and Daryl and see the last two state capitals. I know you will have a great time and many new adventures. I’m looking forward to the stories and the pictures. Have alot of fun and God speed.
Love,
Celia
I’m happy to see you doing something you enjoy so much and I’m looking forward to all the pictures and colorful narratives. I hope Google Maps does not let you down. RIP Microsoft Streets and Trips (circa 2008). Congrats to Tracy on the new job!! (I’m not surprised at all.) Stay safe. I love you. (The old man, too.)
anonymous blog viewer in Reno
liked the photos, would like to see more
Happy trails, freeways, roads, bridges, etc. to you. Love, Sharon Sue