The Morning After...

Here are some our TN and MN gang having coffee on the porch before breakfast and then all together before they hit the road again...our Minnesota bunch is going to tour the Daniel Boone Home before they get back on the trail.
Happy trails guys! And have a great trip home.

Almost Fargo...

And here is our Minnesota bunch...Patti and Tom Lawson and Brad and Lou Ann Burgerson. Not to say that these guys aren't busy too...in addition to their "regular lives" Tom and Brad are major bikers and have done some serious bike trips together. Lou Ann told me that Brad has done a number of cross country trips, she drops him off and picks him up from coast to coast!
P.S. Thank's for helping out Rob with his eye problem Tom!

T is for Tennessee..

Here is our Tennessee bunch...Jack and Judy Benhanyon and Mark and Lisa Chandler. One doctor and 3 RNs from Knoxville taking a break from their busy lives. So glad to meet you all!

A Tale of Two Cities...

Friday we had a converging of cultures with two couples from Minnesota and two couples from Tennessee. Two groups biking the Katy Trail with a lot in common. Among them were 2 doctors and 3 RNs who had actually worked with some of the same people in the past. All ordered dinner in advance so George made his special Pasta with with red sauce and Spicy Italian Sausage and we had hot bread and a delicious salad. Little did we know that my neighbor would drop off some live chickens for me right when we were preparing dinner! Of course I was at the store and George had no idea that we were getting chickens. I certainly wasn't expecting them that day! So Minnesota gals Patti and Lou Ann made the salad and set the table while Rob helped me take care of the Chickens...Thanks Guys I couldn't have done it without you!
At Patti's request (also in advance) George called up some of his music buddies and there was an awesome after dinner jam in the Great Room. Rob on banjo, Ed on upright bass, Denny (AKA Wheels) on Dobro, and George on guitar were in rare form and we all had a very special evening.

31st Anniversary...

Kathy and Greg Armstrong from Louisburg, Kansas plan a trip each year for their anniversary. They often ride the Katy Trail at the western end but Kathy wanted Greg to see the eastern side too. They spent 3 days peddling, hiking and checking out the Wineries along the trail from Augusta to Hermann. Here they are relaxing on the porch with their books and a glass of wine, enjoying a beautiful sunset.

What's for Breakfast?

OK so what is George's Big Country Breakfast? Well here's a sampling...There is always fried potatoes with onions; bacon, ham and/or sausage; eggs either fried or scrambled with veggies and cheese; toast, OJ, hot tea and fresh ground coffee. Sometimes you may get biscuits and gravy too. George loves to do it Big! I offer a light and healthy breakfast but hardly anyone ever requests it. I probably shouldn't tell you all this but I call it George's Artery Clogger Breakfast and he calls mine Maggie's Tooty Fruity Breakfast. Either way we've got something you will like!

Kansas City Bound...

Also here this weekend were newlyweds Jerome and Miranda Harris from Kansas City. They've been together for years (since college) but just married 1 week ago, they were in town 2 nights for yet another college pal's wedding. Although we didn't get to hear him play, Jerome is an accomplished pianist and we are looking forward to their return for their 1st anniversary. Maybe he'll give us a sampling of his talents, hint hint...