There was crying and wailing, hugs, kisses and consoling.  It was time to go. It was a great four days. Sorry it had to end so soon. 

Sadie learned this in just a few minutes.  I think with a little practice she could be really good. 

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This is kind of sad and sweet at the same time. Maddi was crying because Mammie was leaving and Alex didn’t like that so he leaned forward in Melissa’s arms so he could give his crying sister a hug and kiss. And he didn’t do it just once but about four times. So sweet. 

So with crying children behind us we head north for Kentucky.  It’s a long drive and we make no attempt at driving straight through.  That was the way of the previous generation.  So we stop in Walterboro, SC at a pet friendly Ramada Inn.  Ramada has slipped a little, no, a lot in hospitality.  There was no hand soap and when the front desk was called the desk clerk informed me they were out of soap. I inquired as to how we were to wash our hands. She had no answer but did offer to call housekeeping. I thought that was a good idea and thanked her accordingly.  Not sure where housekeeping hangs out at night but we got a call after a few minutes that there was a bar of soap at the front desk if I could come get it as she was alone on the desk and the phantom housekeepers had vanished after dropping off the one bar of soap. They must have had other night duties in other places. 

Before the hotel, around Daytona, we stopped for BBQ. 

Good stuff too.  And that’s one big grill, huh. 

That’s all from the road. God bless.