Back in the Saddle III

Thursday

Volunteers are friendly people and this was true at the museum.  We were given directions to Fat Boys BBQ – just three blocks away.  We felt we tasted a bit of local Texas cuisine.  The sign on the front door said “Cash or Checks Only-No Cards”  another indication of the local flavor of the restaurant.  Most of the customers were known by name and knew each other.  Local gossip and prayers for sick family members were exchanged.  Proud art poster collages filled the walls and honored soldiers, firemen, police and local teams.  The food was great, the atmosphere greater.  We left completely filled

At 2,465 miles from home we crossed into Oklahoma.  We made our way to Shawnee when the gods blessed us with a 1950s era motel complete with a huge indoor swimming poor.  We took full advantage until closing time.