We were surprised by the drive to Bob's daughter, Lauren's house. It is much like the drive up the Blue Ridge to Spruce Pine. Round Mnt. lots are 5 acres, so there is a lot of forest and though not it's prettiest right now Lauren tells us it's gorgeous in the spring and it's easy to see why since there are flower bulbs and perennials scattered around tall trees a fish/frog pond, fences, deck and porch.
We took highways from Harvest, Al. to Conway, Ar. Rt. 72 to a loop around Memphis to Rt. 40. It was 8 hrs. with gas and lunch stops. It's hard to believe but Lauren is just 5 miles from 40! An ice storm is predicted for tonight so we're staying put for a couple days. We are mostly comfortable in the RV, but the floor is cold. Bob brought warm slippers and I'll definitely add them next time along with a warm pull over.

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  1. BobJanuary 31, 2023 at 7:27 PM

    Driveway camping at Laurens house then comes the ice and cold. Looks like it will be a couple more days before we think about coming off the hill.

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  2. AdrianFebruary 1, 2023 at 7:48 PM

    Brrr. Hopefully ice melts quickly, but glad it gives you more time with Lauren. Send our love!

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    1. leeann and bobFebruary 2, 2023 at 6:02 AM

      We will tell her. We are having fun hunkered down together. Lauren has an awesome wood burning stove that she and your Dad are keeping stoked.

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