09/17/2019
Yesterday was a relatively short drive, and we were happy that we took I-270 on the outskirts of St. Louis. We don't like driving through cities with the camper! Since the drive was uneventful, I would like to share a typical conversation between Diane and Hugh (please don't let them know I am telling you this). Diane, who is watching Gertie Garman, says, " It is 2 miles to exit 158B, which takes us to I-72". No response from Hugh. Diane says, "Did you hear me?" Hugh replies, "Yes, I heard you." Then the overhead sign comes up, which says the same thing. Diane asks, "Did you see the sign?". Hugh says, "What sign?" By now, Gertie is telling us the exit is imminent. But, we come to exit 158A first, and Hugh says, "Is this the exit?" Diane says, getting much louder, "NO. We want 158B", which, of course, is now right upon us. So now Diane gets louder, saying, "Here", and Hugh yells back, "I know", and after this they do not speak to each other for at least ten minutes. Diane says being the navigator is a very tough job. I wish I could help her! This morning we again will be heading north, toward Chicago, and then to Michigan, where we will stay for three whole days! No long trips in the car for a little while!
