Greetings from Owensboro, Kentucky

We are finally...........off the bus! The kids enjoyed watching two movies on the long bus ride. "The Little Rascals and Hocus Pocus." As much as I love Bette Midler, I have to say HP was really bad although everybody seemed to enjoy it. Last night on the way here we stopped at the Columbia Mall in Missouri. Mikey was very excited to buy his sister Maria a dress for the upcoming Matinee in Binghamton. We both miss her so much and can't wait to see her. He also loved seeing the huge Carousel inside the Mall and was wishing Maria was there so he could go on with her. Mikey was also very excited to see the Arch in St. Louis. Unfortunately, it was to dark to take a picture and we passed it too quickly. Everyone is happy to be at the hotel here, especially since it is surrounded by so many places to eat. This becomes so important when you are on a bus tour. The first question is always "Is there any place to eat around here?" Some of the places we stayed you really had to go on a mission for food. The second important question is "How many, if any, washers and dryers are on site?" Of course the first from the kids is usually, "Is there a Pool?" It was nice sleeping in late today but when I woke I was dreaming about going to the laundrymat. Then I found out Missy beat me to the washer this morning...my dream must have been a premonition. She kindly added a pair of Mikey's sweats to her load and I thank her! We enjoyed having breakfast with John and Quentin at Denny's and not having to get right on the bus when we finished. The kids are in school now and there is a show tonight at River Park in Kentucky at 7pm.