Still on the Panhandle

Well, the rain continues to be ferocious out here on the Florida/Georgia line.

So, I have decided to stay on at the  KOA campground here, midway across the Florida panhandle until the rain lets up a bit at least, which (I hope) will be by tomorrow morning.  Given the weather and the decision to stop a while longer, it seems to me that this is a good time to reflect on the weeks of travel behind me and the weeks to come.

All things considered, this has been an illuminating month.  Jenifer was barely finished her multiple treatments when I took off.  But she was strong and ready to be on her own, and followed me shortly on the plane.

At home, our neighbor and friend, Sherry Moss, did a seamless take-over of the horses, and looked well after the 5 cats and 4 dogs as well.  We cannot say how much we appreciate her filling in -- she is the PERFECT horse and dog  and bird rescuer, even if the cats  are not crazy about her (she is, after all, a dog trainer by trade, and our cats especially are not so good about discipline).

Ronnie, of course, has also been on board to see to our cats, dogs and birds -- she is the resident stewardess when we are away. We would be lost without her.

Spoke with Jennifer last night, who was very busy herding animals around, sounding completely like her old self -- which is much too busy.  (Ah, it's great to feel ' the normal.').  She will not be happy that I am taking another day to get home because of this rain

XXOO, Joan.