Quite A Day...

We left Oklahoma on our pilgrimage to Garfield, Arkansas, for another ice cream experience.  Wendy always keeps a close eye on the weather and pointed out that our destination was supposed to get nasty, according to the forecast.  We figured to just keep an eye on things as we had 6 hours to get there.  Long story short, 50 miles from our destination we turned around and headed back because of tornados and hail.  We headed south and then west to find a rest area out of harms way and was planning to wait there until the front passed, but another wave was supposed to hit a couple of hours later.  We scrapped our plans for Garfield and decided to make a really long day of it and press on to Tunica, Mississippi.  We saddled up and followed the severe line of storms in the general direction we wanted to go, stopping at places along the way so we wouldn't catch up to the storms.  Well, the second wave was catching up to us, an event we didn't plan for.  Wendy was not amused at this new task load!  Following along closely behind one line and watching the direction of the approaching line, to deviate as needed, was quite a challenge.  The weather apps we use are most appreciated!  Wendy did great!!  We experienced a few '"firsts" on this leg.  Thirteen+ hours of driving, our first 91+ dollar gas fill up, and purposely driving at night  all added up to "quite a day".  You cannot imagine the bug splatter on the front of the truck and trailer, from the headlights!  Arrived safely at Tunica, set up camp, and had a beer!!!

Check out time after a day of bug scrubbing :)  On to the rally in Alabama!

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