Ramada Inn Topeka Ks

... ago. We settled into a bay window sort of nook near the bar and immediately ordered samples of all 11 beers on tap. We were surprised to find that smoking is still allowed in restaurants. Even though our city's ban wasn't so long ago, we have quickly become accustomed to it. We looked around as we waited for the beer, noting the hops, rye, and barley bags, growlers, and other beer paraphernalia as well as the air force posters and military paraphernalia decorating the walls. The ...

... over 4,000 feet today the landscape was rolling and I think we will be having a lot more of that to come. The weather cooperated with a quartering tail wind and rode solo. It was neat traveling through the small towns and looking at the holiday decorations and at the second SAG today it looked like the entire town was out on the village lawn having a picinic!

... Earhardt! Sherry and Joe then took us back to their lovely home to enjoy a relaxing evening barbecue - what a great break from the rigors of travel! It was neat for me to be able to meet them, as Greg has so many fond memories of them both! They are also RV'ers, with a beautiful new fifth wheel parked next to their home, so we're planning to meet up again somewhere down the road! I know we're both looking forward to it!

... for things to see in this area which wasn't very much until you get to Kansas City. So here we are in another Motel 6 but without internet. Somehow someone or something flipped the switch off and the night clerk doesn't know how to reset it. So the blog and photos will be a little late. Sorry. Dang internet. Didn't Al Gore invent that thing anyway. Maybe they told him where the switch is.

We left Mount Vernon Illinois this morning and found the Old Route 66 Bridge going from Illinois to Missouri.  As you can see Bill wasn't sure which way to go he was between states. We walked 3/4 of the way across and I took these pictures of the water flowing across the rocks which I guess this is where the name Chain of Rocks Bridge.  The rest of the day was spent just driving from one city to another Kansas City Missouri then Kansas City Kansas.  So far the ...

... I mean, *coughcough* he looked good for hi.s age? XDD So now we in Kansas, just like Dorothy and Toto. :D Maybe we'll see them!! :D That'd be awesome... Yes I really said we might see Toto and Dorothy. I want too. D: And Mom said she wants too to, but not the twister. Just cuz she said I'd drop the house on her. [I prolly would too >_>] OMG MY FRIEND JORDYNN CALLED ME DOROTHY AND I CALLED HER TOTO. :] I wanted to let you guys know that. *nods* -- Kali

Day Three: Had rain much of the way from Springfield to Topeka this morning, but it cleared up really nicely and it was 78 and sunny the whole time we were at Heartland Park dragstrip. Wanted to take the Nova down, but they stopped the racing shortly after we got there, bummer. Got a picture from Kenny Wayne Shepard today. He's riding along in a sweet Mopar; watch for it on the video later. Rich Christiansen was there from Pinks signing ...

OK. Almost 10pm and our flight leaves in 13.5 hours and finally almost everything is done so I can start packing. There's always so much to do at work and at home to get ready to be gone for 2.5 weeks. But why should I complain?! We're going to Italy!

... a pity we couldn't have seen her this time too. Onwards to Topeka found us retracing our steps to Barnes and Noble bookstore, we used to feed Josh in there and read books (the days when it was still possible!) needless to say we spent a few dollars in there, so much so we had to go next door to Walmart and buy a new suitcase! So much for travelling light! Tuesday 1st May !!!! - Topeka and the Attorneys We got up late yet again ...