March 30, 2017

Bob and Bonnie: Well we made it home. Got here about 5:10. Had some heavy rain in the western part of Wyoming. At times it was hard to see and all we could do was stay within sight of the big truck in front of us.
Well our 23 month adventure is now officially at an end. It has been a wonderful adventure. We loved the opportunity to work with the Saints, new friends and missionaries in the Canada Toronto Mission. We hope can see them in the years to come. They are so dear to our hearts.
We stopped for a short rest at the Bitter Creek rest stop in Wyoming. It is about mile marker 143 or 144. As we were walking around the stop we spotted the antelope pictured below. He was spooked by us and backed off some, but he just couldn't leave the grass he was eating.
Well this is the end of the blog for our mission. Maybe someday we'll do a 2nd edition. We really don't know what's in the future. We do know that spending every day with each other the last 23 months has caused us to appreciate and love each other more than before the mission. That fact alone has made our mission a success.
It's time for bed. For the last time, love to all. Good night brothers and may you accept the gospel!!
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie

Antelope at Bitter Creek Rest Stop

March 29, 2017

 Bob and Bonnie: Left Kansas City about 9:00 this morning heading for Sidney, NE. We had a light rain about half the total drive. It didn't quit till 100 miles or so into Nebraska. When we got to the motel in Sidney the temperature was about 45°. The last time we stayed here on the way home from Canada the temperature was 0°F. It feels much better now.
We got here just after 4:00 local time. After we rested for a while we went to Perkins for supper. Afterwards we went to Cabela's and looked at their exhibits and the fishing gear. Then we walked around Walmart for a while to get a little more exercise.
Well it's time for bed. We hope you had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie

Wolves at Cabelas

Polar Bear at Cabelas

Moose at Cabelas

Brown Bear at Cabelas

Elk at Cabelas

Bighorn Sheep at Cabelas

March 28, 2017

Bob and Bonnie: Wow! Four weeks ago we were in Fort Erie, Ontario thinking about the next 4 weeks of travel, etc. We only have one more night and then we'll be home. It has been loads of fun and happy times visiting family, etc.
Left Shannon and Michelle's this morning. Sad to say good bye, but happy memories were made. There are many more to make down the road.
The drive to Kansas City went well. I'm glad we had my phone to get instructions on which routes to take. It didn't agree with our GPS so we went with the phone directions. Did not have any problems. There was a huge back up on I-70 Eastbound at a bridge that had one lane closed. That line of traffic went on for miles and miles. So glad we weren't stuck in that mess. It took us 9 hours to get to the motel as we made 3 stops. We didn't have to burn up the roads to get here. We ate lunch at a Dairy Queen in O'Fallen, Missouri about 1:00. When we got to Kansas City 4 hours later neither of us was very hungry. Because we were in Walmart getting some water we picked up some things from the deli to eat. Bonnie said it was her most satisfying cheap meal yet!!
Well we had better close and get to bed. Hope everyone has had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie

March 27, 2017

Bob and Bonnie: Been a good day with the Martins. Spent some time shopping and then at Culvers for ice cream treats. And as you see below, dinner at the Longhorn. We have had a good time today. Even found time for a few rounds of Mexican Train!!
Well tomorrow we pack up and head for Utah. At the beginning of March we looked forward to being with family, travelling, etc. Now we are very, very, anxious to get home and get unpacked. We left home on April 20, 2015 and should be back on March 30, 2017. It is hard to believe that almost 2 years have elapsed.
Well it is time for bed. Hope everyone has had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie

At Longhorn with Shannon and family

March 26, 2017

Bonnie: It's Sunday evening and we are enjoying snacks before we play some games together. We had a wonderful day at church in Charlestown Ward in Indiana. It is Spring Break and Christian has taken the day off tomorrow. We will be doing some fun stuff after Cooper works on his college class online. More tomorrow about that.
We hope everyone has had a wonderful, satisfying Sabbath.
Love,
Mom/Bonnie

Bob: I met a guy at the Ward today that worked in Phillipi, WV for about a year in 2012 - 2013, but he didn't remember anyone I knew. He said he spent most of his time at work, but the company finally went belly up. He is now working for Amazon.
Weather has been damp as there has been some rain, but temperatures are nice. I believe it was in the high 60s today.
Well we are about to begin 'Ticket to Ride' so I will sign off. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Looking forward to this week. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob

March 25, 2017

Bob and Bonnie: Left Concord at 9:30 headed for Sellersburg. We had a nice drive through Tennessee especially on Route 40 through Cherokee National Forest. It was very beautiful going through those mountains.
Arrived in Sellersburg a little after 7:00, but we stopped 3 times today and ate twice at these stops. Once we got there a storm blew up and it rained pretty hard. Bonnie and Michelle watched the Women's General Conference Session on the computer while Shannon and I watched Kanas get beat by Oregon.
Not much else happened today so we'll sign off. Love to all, enjoy the Sabbath and good night brothers.
Mom/Bonnie
Dad/Bob

March 24, 2017

Bob and Bonnie: It has been a very good day. This morning we went to 'The Depot', a very, very large antique outlet. It is an old deserted textile factory that is quite full of antiques. Bonnie found a copy of a very old cookbook that she still uses, among other interesting things.
We left there and went for lunch at 'The Smoke Pit'. Bonnie and I decided we would only get a salad between us and split it. We didn't want to eat too much as we were planning on going out for dinner. By the time I finished my half and drank some diet cola I was stuffed.
We went home after that and several of us took naps while Bonnie and Bette went for a walk. Then we went to 'The Longhorn' for dinner (see picture on Facebook). Bonnie and I decided to split a 12 oz. ribeye. By the time we finished the steak, salad, bread and hot lava cake for dessert we waddled out of a restaurant for the second time in one day.
We then went home. Steve is presently showing some genealogy on Puzzilla to everyone while I write the blog. Tomorrow we will get up and head to Sellersburg, Indiana our last stop before heading to Utah. Getting anxious to get home. Bette hired some people to deep clean the upstairs for us so we won't have to worry about that when we get there. So it's not going to be as bad as we thought.
Hope everyone has had a good week so far. Looking forward to a great weekend with Shannon, Michelle and the boys. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Mom/Bonnie