We stopped for lunch with RJ & Frances Loucks in Ocala. RJ is a grade & high school classmate of Bob's from Greensburg. Unfortunately, we just didn't think to take any photos!
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| We drove in beautiful weather with big fluffy clouds to Perry Ga to have dinner with Dave Gillmore, a friend from Naval Avionics Ctr days who now works at Warner-Robbins AFB. Again, unfortunately, no one thought of the camera! |
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| Next day, Sunny skies gave way to rain, but the sun kept trying to peek through with this rainbow the result! |
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| Look! The rainbow ends just up ahead! Keep your eye out for the pot of gold. |
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| When we went to Israel with Jeff Cavins in 2009, we met Sue Hanson from Atlanta. Sue and her Dad, Frank Kraft have supprted Fr Rick Frechette and his mission in Haiti for decades. Fr Rick was also on the Israel trip with a number of his Haitian friends and workers. We met Sue for lunch at Jason's Deli. |
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| Sunday, after mass in Atlanta, we drove the parkway toward Steoch, NC where one of Bob's former shipmates from the USS FD Roosevelt days lives. We anticipated a twisting mountain road, but were pleasantly surprised when the majority of the way was four lane highway! |
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| In one town we passed through, the center divider was lined with trees in bloom - Peach trees? Maybe! |
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| As well as flowers in bloom near the road! |
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| With the modern road, this area has become a popular place for some very nice houses on hills! |
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| As we neared our destination, the road became more like what we had anticipated. The Blue Ridge Mountains are lovely. |
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| We arrived without incident - the tiny white flecks are SNOW! |
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| Vernon Barmes was Bob's Electronics Officer aboard Roosevelt. He was sharp and expected the best from his young sailors. His work ethic and example has guided Bob over the decades. Vernon lives in Steoch NC less than a mile from NC 28, the "Moonshiner's Run" highway - a highway full of twists and turns. Moonshiners would rely on their hopped up cars, stiff suspensions, and knowledge of the road to outrun the "Revenuers!" |
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| As we left Steoch for Knoxville, our path was down highway 28. It is twisty but also lovley! |
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| Highway 28 gives way to Dealy's Pass better known as the "Tail of the Dragon!" |
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| This notorious road has 318 turns in 11 miles and lays claim to being the "curviest road in the country." I don't know if that is true, but it is an interesting drive - especially in a Ford sedan! |
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| Along the road there are frequent sightings of the Tennessee River. |
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| We made it through the Tail of the Dragon in one piece and stopped for the night in Knoxville, TN. Tomorrow, its a short 6 hour drive to Greenwood. The weather forecast for Central Indiana is very nice and Bob's golfing buddies have an outing set for Tuesday morning - so you know where to find Bob! |
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