Nov 10, 2009 - Indianapolis, IN

We've been in Indianapolis since Saturday. ... While in Indianapolis, we visited the Indianapolis Speedway and President Benjamin Harrison's home and burial place. ... The speedway has a great museum with a lot of the old cars.We've been in Indianapolis since Saturday. ... While in Indianapolis, we visited the Indianapolis Speedway and President Benjamin Harrison's home and burial place. ... The speedway has a great museum with a lot of the old cars....

Nov 3, 2009 - We're on the Road Again

At last we are able to get back on the road.At last we are able to get back on the road....

Nov 2, 2009 - Looking for Tires

The tow/tire owner Kent, a wonderful man, spent several hours looking for 5 tires that are the same for the motorhome.The tow/tire owner Kent, a wonderful man, spent several hours looking for 5 tires that are the same for the motorhome....

Nov 1, 2009 - Make a Joyful Noise!

Sunday, November, 1st-We have been home for about 2 weeks, but I just had to share today with everyone. We drove to Bloomington, IN to Fairview United Methodist Church to hear one of our favorite ministers, Rev. ... Curtis Hurley, preach.Sunday, November, 1st-We have been home for about 2 weeks, but I just had to share today with everyone. We drove to Bloomington, IN to Fairview United Methodist Church to hear one of our favorite ministers, Rev. ... Curtis Hurley, preach....

Oct 31, 2009 - A Haunted Halloween Trip

Guess we shouldn't have left home on Halloween!! Seems as though our trip was haunted for the entire day! We had a late start as there were strong winds. We zipped along as the sky turned dark and night fell as we headed to Green Acres Campground in Marion, IN. ... Then we were HAUNTED again!! 25 miles from our destination a thumping and then a loud explosion as the front left tire blew!!! Oh, my god, it was scary! Neal was able to pull off the freeway and park safely on the shoulder but, of course, the tire was in shreds and the rim was dented up.Guess we shouldn't have left home on Halloween!! Seems as though our trip was haunted for the entire day! We had a late start as there were strong winds. We zipped along as the sky turned dark and night fell as we headed to Green Acres Campground in Marion, IN. ... Then we were HAUNTED again!! 25 miles from our destination a thumping and then a loud explosion as the front left tire blew!!! Oh, my god, it was scary! Neal was able to pull off the freeway and park safely on the shoulder but, of course, the tire was in shreds and the rim was dented up....

Oct 18, 2009 - Rock Regional Church and Drive to Batesville

Sunday, October 18, 2009. Indian Lakes Thousand Trails, Batesville, Indiana Rock Regional Church and Drive to Batesville We got up early enough this morning to get ready for church and to get unhooked and drop the RV off at The Rock's new building. ... We figured it would be easier to leave it there than to have to go all the way back to Marseilles to get it before hitting the road for Indiana.Sunday, October 18, 2009. Indian Lakes Thousand Trails, Batesville, Indiana Rock Regional Church and Drive to Batesville We got up early enough this morning to get ready for church and to get unhooked and drop the RV off at The Rock's new building. ... We figured it would be easier to leave it there than to have to go all the way back to Marseilles to get it before hitting the road for Indiana....

Oct 13, 2009 - Dinner with Jeff & Melissa in Angola, IN

We arrived at Jeff and Melissa's in the late afternoon.We arrived at Jeff and Melissa's in the late afternoon....

Oct 11, 2009 - Sunday in Indianapolis

October 11 – Sunday Happy Thanksgiving to all our family and friends in Canada. Shaun & Dianne and Gary & Elaine did some sightseeing of Indianapolis, had lunch at Incredible Pizza and then had a quiet afternoon doing laundry, relaxing and getting ready to head out tomorrow. ... It was a gorgeous sunny day again today.October 11 – Sunday Happy Thanksgiving to all our family and friends in Canada. Shaun & Dianne and Gary & Elaine did some sightseeing of Indianapolis, had lunch at Incredible Pizza and then had a quiet afternoon doing laundry, relaxing and getting ready to head out tomorrow. ... It was a gorgeous sunny day again today....

Oct 10, 2009 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway

October 10 – Saturday We were blessed with another beautiful sunny day again. Shaun & Dianne and Gary & Elaine had a relaxing morning then went to tour Indianapolis and go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum. ... On display are many winning race cars of the Indianapolis 500, car and driver memorabilia and trophies. ... On the walls are pictures of all the winning drivers since 1911.October 10 – Saturday We were blessed with another beautiful sunny day again. Shaun & Dianne and Gary & Elaine had a relaxing morning then went to tour Indianapolis and go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum. ... On display are many winning race cars of the Indianapolis 500, car and driver memorabilia and trophies. ... On the walls are pictures of all the winning drivers since 1911....

Oct 9, 2009 - Indianapolis, Indiana

October 9 – Friday We had some rain overnight and the TV news advised us of some flooding in nearby Columbus. By this time it was raining so we took the drive a little slower to Indianapolis with big trucks passing us one after another. ... We reached our campsite – Lake Haven Retreat – on the south side of Indianapolis by 2:45 and after getting set up headed to Greenwood and the OMS Headquarters where Dave & Sharron are parking nearby Sharron’s sister Flo. ... Flo took us on a tour of the headquarters building and introduced us to some of the staff there.October 9 – Friday We had some rain overnight and the TV news advised us of some flooding in nearby Columbus. By this time it was raining so we took the drive a little slower to Indianapolis with big trucks passing us one after another. ... We reached our campsite – Lake Haven Retreat – on the south side of Indianapolis by 2:45 and after getting set up headed to Greenwood and the OMS Headquarters where Dave & Sharron are parking nearby Sharron’s sister Flo. ... Flo took us on a tour of the headquarters building and introduced us to some of the staff there....

Oct 8, 2009 - Nappanee Indiana

October 5 2009 Nappanee Indiana We came here to have our motor home serviced and tour the Amish countryside. ... Nappanee is the center of one of the largest Amish settlements in the United States. ... Nappanee is a regional center for both the RV manufacturing industry and the Amish craft and tourism industry. ... A tornado touched down in Nappanee around 10:30 pm on 18 October 2007, injuring at least five people and damaging 200 to 250 buildings, half of them severely. ... Nappanee is a city in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties in Indiana. ...

Oct 7, 2009 - Ligonier Indiana

October 7 2009 Ligonier Indiana The city of Ligonier was founded in 1835 by Isaac Cavin, who built a settlement along the banks of the Elkhart River, in an area known as Strawberry Valley. ... He named the town after his hometown of Ligonier, Pa. ... Ligonier is located about 30 miles from Nappanee Indiana and is a nice scenic drive between the two cities. ...