We were helped by several during this vacation...

... as per usual, big thanks to Uncle Eric for the diligence in looking after the Cloverville suite while we were thinking about parks, cities and fun. The peace of mind is always there!!! Thnx...

... Wowsers, to our neighbors the Hunters that took the snowblower to what must have been a mountain of snow in our driveway and cleared a path in for us on our arrival. It was so appreciated. We owe you big time on that one!!!

... and once again, to our long lost Connecticut cousins who opened up their home and welcomed us after 9 days on the road. How can we ever thank Steve, Jenn, Annie and Meghan enough for making us feel so at ease and "put us back together" after our lengthy drives? Your hospitality, as usual, went beyond and we are indebted. The girls were busy preparing to return to university but took the time to gather hand-me-downs for Monica, and hang out with us for a few good laughs. We landed after giving a whopping 24 hour notice - these are the kind of friends everyone needs! This was probably the last trip to see you in Fairfield, but we'll remember the great fun we had in that space and our drop bys AND... we will figure out where you hang your hats next! Thanks... and thanks again.

... Sonny, Marty, Darin, Trevor and all the guides and customer service people we met along the way. Travel is about seeing and doing, but it is the smaller things that often stand out like the person who makes that call for you, or gives the kids an extra second for a question or pat on the back. Gotta say... we were treated first rate y"all!!!

... A most important thank you in all this to Janie and the kids. Our trips are a real team effort, and would be impossible to do if we all didn't buy in. The gang very much rose to the occasion, tolerating my Civil War interests, but hey- I even went out shopping this time (big step for me). Fine trip all way 'round.