Traveling back home and beyond

We left Mammoth Lakes heading back to Daphne,AL. We were on a cannonball run, We had a celebration to go to! GrandMommie would be turning 80 years old soon and Julia had planned a surprise party. The party would be a surprise and Mo being there would be an extra surprise too. So we put the pedal down and headed east. we drove about 450 miles for 3 days and then stopped in Tyler, TX for 2 nights to rest and fill our fresh water and empty our holding tanks. We stayed in a State Park that was quiet and peaceful, I got in a run and Mo had a good walk, and we rested. We got back on the road and went on to Daphne where we stayed at Maher State Park on the causeway. We got there two days before the party so we had to keep a low profile so Mo being at the party would be a surprise still. We visited a couple of friends and watched a football game at Debbies and just enjoyed being home. The party was a huge success, Thank You, Julia. GrandMommie was shocked, her friends were there, Fr Deasy and his sister was there, Monette, Kim, Debbie and Chuck and even Sam, Leah and little Oscar were all there. To be 80 and in such good health as GrandMommie is, is a true reason to celebrate, and she's the only grand and great-grand we have! A real distinction, I say. Here's afew pics we took.....

 The cake. The 'Little Cake Shop' made it, it turned out beautiful and tasted great!

 East Shore Cafe hosted the party, they closed off the large dinning room for us. here we are greeting people as they arrive.

 Mo holding Oscar, Leah, Oscar Mom, Sam and me. This picture, to me, is a keeper.

 Just makes me proud....and smile, Mo too.

 Shortly after GrandMommie arrived and recovered some.

 Great GrandMommie and Oscar.

Julia, GrandMommie and Mo unwrapping presents. It was a great party, GrandMommie was surprised and pleased, I think, and we all enjoyed the lunch served and the friendships shared.
We took a pictures while we were at Maher Park, Ollie came and stayed a night with us, which of course was special. here's a few of the pics we took.

 Hoisting the Jolly Roger for the arrival of Ollie.

Solving the problems of the world. While he was there we went alligator hunting and found only one, but that was enough for both of us! Ollie is one cool kid!
Of course Debbie fed us like we were family while we were there,

 Ollie, Chuck and I caught 2 lizards before dinner, Debbie wasn't letting us near the door with those critters.

 The Cajun Witch in her environment.

 We all had this look on our face as we patiently waited for dinner.

 Debbies' cooking is well know to be the best, her witch powers aren't to be doubted either!

 Mo's lending a hand getting it on the table.
Our visit to Daphne included attending the new 6pm Music Mass at Christ the King and a visit to the school on Monday to see friends and teachers, play with Oscar and Ollie and a quick trip to Fairhope to see my running friends. (wish I could have run with them!) We had a wonderful time visiting, the rush and extra expense to get there was well worth it. We loaded up to leave with a little choke but we were off to a new adventure at Amazon.com for a job that would take us until Christmas.