It was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times (almost)

Well, we're back!! It is already day 3 and we have some catching up to do with all of you. We had made a deal that we would camp two nights and stay in a moderate hotel on the third night. I am happy to report that we are writing to you from the Crown Plaza in Southbury, Ct. The Massachusetts and Connecticut countryside have been just beautiful. The corn is growing, the hay is bailed, and the sun is shining (well most of the time!). It has been hot. One of the advantages of being on the scoot, is that I have the benefit of "wind chill factor" which even applies in 90 degree weather. The sag wagoneers have been staying cool in the air conditioned van (equipped with twizlers, wasabi peas, and pretzels. Speaking of food, we couldn't leave Southwick this morning without stopping at the bakery across from the campground we stayed at last night. Lemon and raspberry scones, blueberry and raspberry muffins and the wasabi peas made us good to go. Southwick was a great stay, where we camped next to a lovely family from England.

Our final destination today was Southbury but soon after we got into town, trying to find the hotel NOT on the highway, the thunder and lightning began. We sat it out for a while packed in the van, and when we were ready to head off the van did not start. OH OH!! Not to worry, the battery was badly strained, but not dead. I guess we had been leaving the lights on the van. It is all better now!!

Well we made it safe and sound to the hotel. When we logged into the blog we saw that some motorcyclists got wind of our ride and may want to hook up with us. We would love to share this adventure, and build on the great energy we have generated around Dale and her wonderful inspiration.

We can't thank all of you enough for your support and enthusiasm. We are off to Peekskill, NY tomorrow and will have lunch tomorrow at Carmel compliments of Patty Jellison.