Well my trip has come down to the last full day here in Tucson, I fly out tomorrow.
Somehow I seemed to have lost a day or so in my blog counting, but trust me every day has been full, wonderful and memorable even if I can’t count.
From day one my brother Mike has been a wonderful brother, safe driver and greatest tour guide.
Today is his birthday and I am honored to spend it with him. It has been what? Ummmmm 50 years?? since I have had the honor to grace him with my presense. 50 years; damn that makes us sound old. Happy birthday, Mike!!!
I want to also thank Ms. Shirley for this wonderful trip; she has been the upmost hostess and sister in law. I want to thank her for a sacrifice she made from day one, not that I am complaining but it wasn’t necessary. She always rode in the back seat.
She will say she don’t mind and so she can keep the girls happy.
This is a deceiving picture because most of the time riding they are crying.
When not traveling our days have been filled with things like touring, reading, sewing or just relaxing.
Sometimes a walk around to feel the pulse of the campground was in order.
We always had to be careful when we opened the door to the trailer when it was time to go in because Miss Gracie always tried to get out. She made it out only once.
And for Miss Gradie, her attitude was “You want to take a picture of me? Hows this for a pose?”
We enjoyed cocktail hour every afternoon and evening.
Our conversations were so enlightening, Ms Shirley could hardly stay awake.
I have this wonderful picture of my brother;
after many many nights with this same pose it will be forever with me long after I fly home.
I think he has one almost as good ingrained in his memory banks too. Or at least I sure hope he does.
This is actually a good picture, and it is a typical morning shot, but one I think he won’t soon forget.
No matter the time of day Ms. Shirley was never far away.
I’m thinking she is clapping at one of our profound statements.
We talked a lot about our lives and our childhood memories and I am somewhat amazed how the two of us lived such different lives in the same house. We both remember certain parts but at totally different views points. Maybe it’s an age thingy.
Ms. Shirley trying to read was a usual site while we reminisced .
Today being my last full day here in Tucson I want to thank both Mike and Shirley for making this a very memorable and a life changing trip for me.
Happy Birthday Michael!!
This hugs for you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you very very much.
I love you and I will miss you both but my memories from this trip will keep me smiling and laughing forever.
Marie
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