Friday 8 October 2004

Awake 5:11 am Temp 50 Some fog Overnight Milton, West Virginia

I watch(4)deer lazily graze just outside our kitchen window shortly after
I awake. It's so peaceful around here in the morning.

8:32 am departure. I-64 very smooth.....we like smooth.

We've been keeping our cell phone plugged in along our route...for a
change. I ask Kathy to call the Newell Motorhome office & confirm that
it's OK for us to park in their campground en route. Sam says: "No
problem! Come on down."
Newell now has over 20 parking sites on a 1st come, 1st served basis for
us patrons who are just camping for the night or parking for service @ the
factory.

Both of our boys call us @ different times as we are zooming along on
I-64. Kathy talks with Nick about his flight & times to Chicago for Zack's
Graduation & Zack talks to let Kathy know that he purchased a ticket
ORD-SEA-ANC same flt as us for after the graduation. For quite some time
now, we've been remiss at not keeping our cell phone on & available for
when our kids try to get in touch. Along the Interstates, cell phone
coverage is usually pretty good.

Arrive @ the Casino Queen Campground @ 5:12 pm. Nice place, BIG rig
friendly & right alongside the mighty Mississippi river with a view of
Downtown St. Louis that is right out of the magazine covers.

Today's travel to East St. Louis, Illinois: Time=8 hrs 45 min. 474.5 miles.
Fuel used=55.5 gal. Miles per gallon=8.55 Avg speed=54.8

Late Dinner: Kathy's special meat loaf with leftover spaghetti & fresh
salad. Lights out: 11:30 pm