PERFECT AUTUMN DAY

Yesterday was another of the one tank getaways that my daughter and I share from time to time. Being two women, we set out with a direction, but no specific destination in mind. Since we are both drawn to the hills and water, we often head toward the southern part of the state. We avoid the Interstates, take the roads less traveled, and never travel the same road twice. We stop when ever the mood strikes and explore at our leisure.

It pretty much follows my approach to writing. I start out with a general plot direction and my main characters. I then allow them chart their own course along the winding road to see where it takes them. Who knows what treacherous hairpin curves, hidden treasures, missed turns, or happy accidents they will encounter along the way.

Anyway, my daughter and I had a wonderful day, talking, laughing, and in general enjoying each other’s company. About three hours from home, we passed a beautiful park and saw a lake in the background. Needless to say, we had to turn around and explore what the park had to offer. It was far more than we expected and we found a section of the park that we we had all to ourselves. The only people we saw were at a distance, in boats, on the lake. It was going on dinner time and we couldn’t imagine a better place for a picnic. So, we headed into town to find a KFC for chicken. No such luck. The town was too small. However, we did find Uncle Buck’s Pub and Carry-out Chicken. We figured what the heck, so we ordered a whole broasted chicken with all the fixing, and took it back to the park. I don’t mind telling you, that was a lot of chicken for two women, especially with all the sides. But in that gorgeous fresh air setting, so quiet and peaceful, I can’t remember when anything has tasted so incredibly good. I’d like to tell you that the dog ate most of the chicken, but unfortunately, that wouldn’t be true.

I’m sending along a few photos of where we ended up on this particular excursion. We’re thinking about including Haunted Indiana into our adventures. Who knows, I might have a few more mother/daughter excursions and photos to share.

The cutie below is Sissy, our other traveling companion who is all tuckered out after the long, fast paced jog my daugher took her on through the area. We didn't hear a peep from her the entire drive home.