around the river bend

its time for another valentine trip. i will be driving solo. for the 8 hr trek. part of me is excited for this. the other part of me remembers this past winter when we drove up for granny's 80th. it was nice to sleep for 4 hours. wake up. eat breakfast at grand island. (neither grand nor an island. insert audience laugh). and then have family sing alongs until we arrive. ill just have to belt it out even more by myself. and not sleep.

since it is summer. and there is only so much you can do. in a town population maybe 3,000. a river trip is in store. i'll miss crazy days tomorrow. but i am sure a shopping trip to the few shops downtown will take place. and a prime rib dinner at the casino will also be on the list. the most exciting part. i will be away from work for 4 days. i havent done such things in a long time. i need a mental break. from work. from doggies. and from life. until i return...be on the look out for bumper stickers!

(actual photo from niobrara river in valentine - according to the internet)