October 20, 2007I took a month break from driving to take care of business, do some studio painting for a galleru show, and have another visit with my parents in Pa. since the weather has been outstanding.... a perfect fall, day after day. I also took the opportunity to help Dad redo his WWII Navy wall with pictures and memorabilia. I also had a visit from my daughter who came in from NYC for a day - always good to see her.But finally I am on the move again. I head down to Allentown to visit a friend, Cheryl, and we reminisce about being in our 20's and all the stuff we got away with that we could never do now. A quick RV repair to the door and I am off to Hershey & Thousand Trails campground - my visit is extended due to bad weather. My electric bike arrived a week ago (the first one arrived broken) has now been adjusted and outfitted with a new comfy seat. I just got a chance to try it out - a shame the camp speed limit is 5 mph! I have been finishing up paintings for a Nov 1 show so my studio is indoors for the time being. My plan is to head south through western PA, WV, VA, the Carolinas, GA and FL. It feels more like fall and some bands of thunderstorms moved through last night, rocking the RV a bit, but today is sunny and warm again.
October 25, 2007
I had a wonderful trip through western Pa. on route 30 west of Chambersburg - probably one of the most beautiful roads I have been on due to the foliage being at peak color and the perfect weather.At the end of the day I went through Shanksville to see the United 93 memorial. A temporary wooden wall is at the impact site. People from all over the world have left mementos and messages. The site itself is tuck
ed in a hillside you cannot even see from the main road and there is a waiting line to see the photo book. While standing in line I spoke to the daughter of one of the passengers, Hillary Marcin. She speaks of friendships that have formed among the families. To donate towards a permanent memorial, go to http://www.honorflight93.org/I head to a campsite just as the light fades.The next day I head south towards West Virginia, stopping at Fallingwater to see the Frank Lloyd Wright house I swore I would visit. I can only tour the grounds since it is Monday but get many close up views of the house. It is much more spectacular than the first photos I saw in art school 35 years ago.
