Travel Day

● March 8th

Well, we went out with a bang. Our final travel day was a doozie. We departed from Deadwood around 9:00 AM, lost an hour as we crossed back in the Central Time, stopped for a half hour lunch as we crossed the Missouri River, and didn’t arrive in Albert Lea until 7:30 PM. So we were in the van today for nine and a half hours. That’s enough, thank you.

JenDeen is a maniac about her practicing. She sits in
the van for hours working with these contraptions.

Ann, who has lately been calling Jody "Jobidiah,"
has earned herself a new nickname, "Cranny Banany."

We stopped for gas in Mitchell, and well, you just can't be so
close without driving into town to see the Corn Palace!

All along this tour we have been collecting hotel soaps and shampoos that we didn't need. When we get back home, they're all going to be given to Youth Link, an organization that works with homeless youth, many of whom are queer and have been kicked out of their homes by their families. When you travel next, please remember that many charities will gladly accept these items.

It rained again today as we drove through south central Minnesota. (Minnesota! We’re back in Minnesota!!) We arrived in Albert Lea and checked into our hotel. After tomorrow night's show, we're all heading back home that night, so this is our FINAL hotel!

Miles traveled: 505
Hotel: AmericInn

All photos © David Lohman, 2006