TO AND FROM

Good Morning!  We have returned from our trip to Gatlinburg.  We had a wonderful time.  This blog is going to be about our arrival day and departure day.  I did not have my computer with me so I did not write anything while we were there.  I realize this isn’t the normal way to do things, but when I have ever done anything normal?

We headed out bright and early Monday morning – or at least as bright and early as we could.  We had to take Penny and Mattie to Companion where they would be staying while we were in Gatlinburg.  After leaving them there we headed for Gatlinburg.  We decided to take Hwy 27 north out of LaGrange instead of going through Atlanta.  It’s a little longer but less stressful.  I started out driving.  Found out I don’t like driving long distances.  Never used to bother me.  Anyway after a couple of hours I pulled into a Wendy’s, gave Jana the keys and said I’m done!  She drove the rest of the way and everyday while we were there.  She also drove home until we got to Kroger in Opelika.

We arrived late afternoon, and after checking into the motel we headed out for supper.  We decided to go to the Applewood.  I had never been there, but Jana and David ate their often.  It was very crowded since we arrived at suppertime.  We waited for about a half hour.  We had to wait outside, but they had rocking chairs and ceiling heaters so we did just fine.  Our meal was delicious!  Plenty of food.  After eating we went to the Christmas Place and shopped.  We both bought quite a few items, ornaments and gifts.  By this time we were tired and went back to the motel for a good night’s sleep.  Of course, we watched DWTS first.  We were lucky we could stay awake to watch.

Friday morning we were up bright and early.  We decided to have breakfast at the motel.  We had eaten there several times and it was very good.  They had eggs, biscuits and gravy and lots of other good food.  It was so crowded that we left.  A bus had pulled in Thursday evening with a group, and they all must have decided to eat at the same time.  So, we went to McDonald’s.  That was fine.  It was another pretty day and we made very good time.  We came back over Hwy 27.  We picked up I-85 at LaGrange and headed toward home. We stopped at the first rest area in Alabama where we had our first mishap.  Jana fell.  Her foot slipped on the curb while she was reaching for the door handle on the car and down she went.  Of course, she fell on the hip that she had replacement surgery.  She is fine.  She bruised her foot, and was sore for a couple of days.  Once I found out she was okay I laughed at her just like she laughed at me when I fell when we were younger. 

Next stop was Kroger in Tigertown since we both needed a few items.  At this point Jana gave me back the car keys and informed me she was done driving.  It was my turn again.  Then we went home.  Unloading the car took a while.  It was an early night.

Saturday morning we picked up Penny and Mattie from Companion.  We were so glad to see them, and they were glad to see us.  Time to get back to normal. Whatever that is 😊.  Spent the day putting things away.  Went to church.  Supper at DQ. Quick stop at Walmart.  Things are getting back to normal.