“Turn here, we want to go west.” — Eugene, leading us astray after a stop for lunch while heading east back home to Charleston, Monday. “It’s not a vacation until you have to turn around.” — Bird family rule, circa … Continue reading
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 — Day 19 I was up early to say goodbye to Uncle Urban and Aunt Damie and hit the road from Unicoi, TN. I headed up into Virginia, which apparently has been home to part of … Continue reading
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 — Day 18 * edited: now including pictures I had plans to see friends in Knoxville and a suburb of Knoxville Tuesday morning, but unfortunately both of them were dealing with some pretty intense personal matters, … Continue reading
Monday, June 4 to Monday, June 11, 2012 — Days 10 through 17 I’ve spent this week at Dad’s house. It’s been great seeing him, but it’s been a hard week also. Mom died under four months ago, and emotions … Continue reading
Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 2012 — Days 8 and 9 I don’t think words can accurately express how incredible this weekend was. I wouldn’t change a thing. Atlanta Hamfest Saturday morning started with a quick breakfast at … Continue reading
June 1, 2012 — Day 7 Friday morning I left my dad’s house near Chattanooga for a weekend trip to Atlanta. I stopped in Ringgold, GA, to take a few pictures that I will share with you later in the … Continue reading
May 31, 2012 — Day 6 Day 6 was mostly a day of driving. Starting in Missouri, I went through parts of Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, dipping down into Georgia, and back up into Tennessee to dad’s house. I stopped along … Continue reading
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 — Day 4 Day 4 started in Memphis with an Eyeball QSO with N4LI, Peter Baskind. He treated me to authentic Memphis barbeque. It was such a pleasure meeting Peter and learning from him as he … Continue reading