DEDICATED TO DAD This has been a difficult summer, to say the least. Donald had back to back trips to Canada and the Bahamas, the latter accompanied by Kay for daughter Karyn’s wedding, then Donald signed up to go back to work. He spent a good portion of the summer waiting on “phantom” work which never came. On July 15, Dad fell and broke his femur in 3 different places. Despite all the effort he could muster, he was not able to do the rehab, and his heart finally gave out. Dad died 5 days ago on September 15. This trip is dedicated to and in memory of him. We think of him every day, and will miss him greatly.

DEPARTURE Last trip we mentioned hooking up our toad. Here are a couple of belated photos. After hooking up, we departed about 10:40 AM.

NORFORK, AR, TO NATURAL FALLS STATE PARK, OK Our initial route was US Highway 412 which carried us all the way to the park. A gasoline stop was made at Springdale, AR (6.8 MPG through the Ozarks). At 2:33 PM we arrived at Natural Falls State Park, near West Siloam Springs, OK, setting up in Site 14. After a quick set-up, we hiked to the observation area and viewed the 77-foot waterfall.

This was an excellent campground, with level, concrete pads, water, and electric hook-ups. The staff was great. We enjoyed the new LaFuma recliner chairs, BUT there was a race track just across the road, and the noise was terrible; we went inside.

MORE SAD NEWS! My sis called late to inform us that Uncle Francis had died. Uncle Francis was Dad’s only brother still alive. Now, Aunt Lucena remains the lone sibling out of an original 13. This was sad news indeed—two brothers gone within 5 days. Our sincere sympathies go out to the family, and especially cousin Linda. She was a great daughter! The LOUD Red Neck Racing we heard until falling asleep after 10 PM somehow seems a little less important.