OK !!  Success, drove without incident to Pomeroy this morning in the predicted 3 hours.  Beautiful country.  Lots of trash by the roads.  Chicken, sheep, goats, and cattle at various points.  As some one said at breakfast, "this is Africa mate !"  He advised to freeway which I ignored.  Road was actually in good shape and made excellent time.   ... Arrived in Pomeroy at 11 am and was met by a throng (actually just 1 person) of well wisher.  I got the royal nickel tour.  Mom is in good condition, looks no worse for wear, and very happy to see me.  This afternoon, we went to the famous hangouts in Dundee (where we are now in a tea shoppe). I have been invited to dinner with the Sisters this evening so we are getting treats and wine to thank them. -- Mark

Hi  wonderful to have Mark here  He is a little taller than most and now I feel Short   Here I am taller than most.  The nickel tour here will not take long here either.  But I bought sour gummy worms so am happy. Looking forward to the week.  Mom