We were working our way up to a nice trip to New York and on to Nova Scotia (another try). We did not want to be on the road over Labor Day weekend as finding camping spots can get trying. So, our plan was to leave about August 26 or 27. We wanted to arrive by Friday before the holiday weekend.
Then things began to fall apart. Russ was having heart problems and it looked like he was going to have surgery. He had an appointment shortly before the holiday to determine the next step, which most likely surgery. So, we felt we needed to stay home a while longer, at least, until we knew what was to happen and sure enough, he was to have surgery. Then, we were told Tom and Julie were flying to Idaho on Sept. 5. This meant the most time we would have with them would only a few days during which they would be preparing for their trip. The last straw was we were both (Joyce and I) feeling rather depleted. It just wasn't going to be a fun trip under those restrictions.
Since we backed out of the trip to New York, we began considering a trip to Idaho to Skyler's where Tom and Julie were going. Skyler was planning a camping trip for all an invited us. We would have to get there by the weekend to join the party. But, then the news came that Russ's surgery would be Thurs. the 5th. If all went well, we could leave about the 6th and that was "if". We're old and can't change direction like we used to anymore. We gave up. But, the generator runs well.
