Day 1

Lori arrived with the most organized car I've ever seen! We have a spot for everything! I LOVE Organization - it's one of my things! Anyway - we were off by 11:30am and on our way. As I write this I realize we didn't once turn on the radio, I-Pods or audio books today - just good conversation. We stopped for lunch on a roadside park near Floydada. We bypassed Wichita Falls and took a route that I wasn't familiar with going through Matador and Altus, OK. Our destination is Tulsa. We are staying w/my Uncle Ed and Aunt Norma. My memories of them include Ed's meticulous motor home and Aunt Norma's red velvet treasure chest shaped jewelry box filled w/turquoise jewelry. Sure enough, when we arrived, we had a tour of the motor home and the treasure chest was sitting on the table ready for me to look through! Aunt Norma told us the history of the pieces including a slave bracelet that was quite interesting! Then she gifted me with a beautiful strand of turquoise and a thunderbird ring! Ed gave me some family photographs of some great camping trips from years ago. One of my challenges I've set for this trip is to run in each state. I'm writing it down so I'll be accountable. I ran this morning in TX and will continue tomorrow! It's been a great day!