Travel
Weird airplane shadow
My sister-in-law was on a plane last week and looked out her window and saw the shadow of her airplane on the clouds below. There was a strange halo around the shadow. She took this picture of the shadow which followed the plane. Others on the plane noticed it too. Does anyone have an explanation for this?
Inset shows the shadow up close.
2,596 miles thru 10 states and back home
I survived the Grand Southeast Tour in pretty good shape. My Toyota Camry did just fine… plenty of comfort and no unintentional acceleration. I put the cruise control on about 5–7 miles above the speed limit and cruised on down the road. 
The roads were almost all in good shape and there was very little construction that hampered traffic. I ran into slower traffic leaving Atlanta Monday morning, which was expected and had minimal traffic problems in Mobile Alabama and Memphis. Nothing bad at all. For the most part is was an easy but long drive.
I traveled 2,596 miles through ten states in five and a half days. States I hit were Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and back to Missouri. A more accurate map is attached since I caught Hell for the other map.
I got Aunt Iva’s stuff taken care of and dropped off a few things to my cousin. I was so tired last night when I got into Tunica at about 6:30 pm. I got a room at Fitzgerald’s for $35 and that included a free breakfast buffet. I went to the casino snack bar and had a bite to eat and threw some money away quickly. I was back in my room and in bed before 9 pm. I don’t think I’ve slept that sound for quite a while.
I laugh at myself because I was too cheap to spend $10 for internet access, but then go down to the casino and blew $80 in about 15 minutes. Luckily I made that back up this morning before I left Tunica. All in all I was down $7 for my gambling experience. I don’t gamble often, maybe once or twice a year, but I enjoy it when I do.
On the road again
I made it 666 miles today. I ended the night in Biloxi Mississippi. In the morning I’ll head off to Slidell Louisiana to stop by and visit my cousin and drop off a few of my aunt’s things that she wants.
After leaving there I’ll head up I-55 towards St. Louis. Depending on what time I get away from my cousins I’ll hopefully make it to Tunica or Memphis. Then another overnight stay and the final 5–6 hour drive back to St. Louis.
Sunday Open Mic
I’m traveling today and tomorrow to Florida to take care of Aunt Iva’s apartment and personal belongings. I’m driving to the Atlanta area today, which is about the half-way point of the trip. Monday morning I’ll head on down and end up in Port Charlotte Florida. I’ve planned at least two nights there and may head over to New Orleans on Wednesday (or Thursday) to stop by my cousin’s house before heading home. It all depends on how long I stay in Florida. I need to be back home next weekend.
So things might be a little slow here this week.
Atlanta Hooters Happening II
OK, my plan is to leave St. Louis between 7 and 8 am Sunday morning. It’s about a 9 hour drive to Atlanta, the half-way point in my trip to Florida. With a stop for lunch along the way I should hit Atlanta around 5 or 6 pm. Just to be safe, I’d say lets plan on 6:30 or 7 pm.
I need to know the location of the Hooters where we can meet. I’ll also need to find a nearby hotel.
