day 1 – Onward to Carbondale
Everything went well on getting started today. Mike and I got along well with getting everything packed up and cleaned up. Made certain the dogs had plenty of food and water for the rest of the day and that the ferocious feline was able to get to her food and litterbox. Off we go to pick up Jean at work.
After picking up Jean we take the backroads to Clinton when Mike realizes that he had left his “day bag” at home. Me, being the considerate father said “sucks to be you.” I was not about to turn around as it was mostly personal hyeine items that could easily be replaced.
As we continued on down towards Carbondale and we passsed Assumption, we noticed some handmade signs that concerned me quite a bit. These signs were about the economy and AIG which is understandable but the concern was the fact that the author was blaming the problems on the Jewish race and claimed that AIG is owned by the Jews (a fact that I have not acertained. the validity of as of yet). It seems as if anti-semitism may still be a problem in certain parts of central Illinois.
That aside, the rest of our first day was uneventful with us arriving at Ted and Sally`s house where we enjoyed a fine spaghetti meal and great conversation. I enjoyed a movie while Mike dealt with a National Guard issue and Jean visited with Sally Jo (see I spelled it right). More to come later.
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