A weather front with high winds and heavy rain was predicted to move through starting this afternoon, so we were on the road by 7 am in an attempt to beat it. We did get the wind, a headwind, of course. However, as of 10 pm, still no rain and the sky is clear with some spotty clouds. I don’t think we will be as fortunate tomorrow.
Today was another “dog day”. There were many, many barking dogs along the route, all behind fences or otherwise restrained, with one exception. That was the seven medium-sized mutts who raced out to circle Mary Jo, Donna, and me. I did the guttural “NO”, while MJ and Donna tried the loud whistle approach. Donna had one dog nipping at her ankles, but I managed to keep them at bay with my loud command.
We had a long and high bridge crossing the port as we entered Pascagoula. We battled high winds as we glanced at the white-capped river far below.
It’s been kind of a slow news day without much excitement, and I didn’t take my camera along for the ride due to the predicted storm. Therefore, my sole picture of the day is of Sherry helping with dish duty tonight. It is the responsibility of the SAG drivers to do the dishes, but many of the women have chipped in to help as we’re all exhausted at the end of the day. The SAG drivers truly appreciate their help. Tonight Sherry was sporting one of the “gems” that Ann, one of the SAG drivers, routinely picks up from the pavement on her rides, a lovely faux pearl necklace. Ann is very discriminating in the items that she chooses to retrieve. Her necklace collection adorns the necks of many of our riders and she has picked up many other useful items such as a 2 x 4 and a piece of rubber tire, which help to balance the water jugs in the back of the SAG wagon.
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Hi Carol,
I'm enjoying reading your blogs.There so informative, as well as, entertaining. We'll have to get together for bridge to hear all about your trip.
Mary
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