The HANDFUL

It's been a week of travel for us...we are in OHIO and stuck at the MB dealership with a BlueDEF issue on ROADA. Thankfully, we were able to make it to the dealership before the dreaded limp mode kicked in. Also, thankful that said dealership could take on the repair. We did have some quality reading time while hanging out in the waiting area. We also got to reconnect with some Alabama folks. 

The other three dealerships we called gave us no reassurances they would be able to get us in...sooooo after 2.5 days here in Dayton we are back on the road, albeit with a water tank situation that remains to be seen if it is resolved. Nevertheless, we are heading East in the morning. Grateful to Katie and her team for the assist. 

We came to Ohio for a retirment...funny how things work out. Met these fine folks in Italy, stationed again together in Nebraska, last saw them in Texas in 2016. Military connections are funny like that you just meet up whenever and it's always good. 

Congrats to the the newly retired Chief!

The retirement ceremony was at the museum which was very cool!

Oh, and there was definitely more bathroom reno progress before our departure...plumbing progress. 

AND we got a couple days at the Indiana Dunes National Park...while I wouldn't want to discourage anyone from ever visiting one of our national treasures I have to say this particular park seems underwhelming. Nonethless, we visited and made some memories. Did a little hiking and enjoyed a little downtown after an exceptionally busy last three weeks!

Here we come Blue Ridge Parkway!