Off again (in more ways than one...)

Wouldn't you know it? Just as we set out for what has turned into our annual trip south to visit friends, then family, then helping Habitat build a house, the price of gas starts going up big time. Please take note. We "added" gas to our enormous tank at $3.749 gallon this morning. For you gamblers out there, you might want to start a pool to see who can guess closest to what the price will be (in NY) when we return in a month.

So what's going on in the second photo? Sure doesn't look like Patty, does it? Strange things have happened before, but this year, Terry is "hopping" a ride to Florida. Lucky for all of us we don't have to camp out in the van on the way!

Bottom left photo - Those of you who've followed our adventures before might recognize one of the oldest hot dog stands in NJ. It started business 2 days before John was born so that's REALLY old! Cousins John & Judy met us for lunch so we could all get revitalized by mugs of fresh buttermilk. But what on earth are they doing on the left? You'll be relieved to know that's a french fry Judy is holding up and not just her finger.

Bottom right - J & J's neighbor with laundry on the line. It doesn't show up so well but part of the laundry is bright red sheets. These NJ folks take Valentine's very seriously!

And upper right - Cousin John's soon to be newest addition to his furniture creations. And, no, we/you didn't have too many beers with the Johnny's hot dogs for lunch. He's making the dresser, complete with drawers, waved on the front. It's going to be another beautiful piece of furniture!

Heading off to NC tomorrow!