May 29, 2010

Greetings from Leesburg, Ohio!
Although I have to report, we almost didn't make it here, or anywhere! Yesterday (Fri) we were at Kincade State Park in northern Kentucky. Sue was coming back from an ice cream run on her scooter when a wicked thunderstorm blew up quickly (a microburst) only lasting a minute or two but it knocked over a bunch of trees--including one onto our motorhome & trailer!! We were standing outside in the storm's chaos trying to park & cover up the scooter when the tree fell over onto the top of the RV. Fortunately we weren't hurt at all, but our house on wheels got beat up on top--a gaping hole in the roof & broken ac cover. Also damaged was the right side mirror on the Honda. Thanks to the quick and organized response of the county emergency people the tree was removed from atop our house and others from the road and one other from some tenter's canopy..They removed our tree so fast that we didn't make the video for the news the next morning; they did show the drunk guy's camp, which wasn't even affected by the storm (LOL)..Thanks a million to Vicky's hubby Daniel, who helped me make the repairs today using some items he had around his home (plus my duct tape). Looks like after a few days here we will take off westward toward IN, IL & WS..
Thanks to ALL our friends who want to keep up with our travels! I promise to try to do a better job of blogging & facebooking, it's just difficult getting a free internet connection (McD's , Starbucks, DQ, etc.) We will put up some pics soon.
TT4N,
Dr Duke
Leesburg, OH (e.s.e of Cincy)