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Day 19 September 16, 2025 Olney Illinois to Burlington Iowa 270 miles Another hot day with some big white puffy clouds. The terrain most of the day was flat with fields of corn and soy beans. They are harvesting in some fields. Some really large farm equipment. Some of the harvesting kicks up a lotContinue reading “Kentucky 2025”

Day 18 September 15, 2025 Shelley’s house to Olney Illinois 262 miles The weather feels nice when we first went outside. The temperature went up quickly. By the end of the day the temperature was in the low 90s. Not far from Shelley’s house we saw a deer. We later saw several roadkill deer. ThoseContinue reading “Kentucky 2025”

Day 17 September 14, 2025 Shelley’s house 0 miles Rob and Michael replaced the gas gauge on Shelley’s Model A. They spent a large part of the day trying to get it started. They never did. They said they tested everything. Well apparently not quite everything. Everyone enjoyed having a relaxing day.

Day 16 September 13, 2025 Owensboro Kentucky to Shelley’s House 241 miles The day is already hot when we walk out of the hotel. The skies are clear and there is not much breeze. The terrain is what we have seen all week. Rolling hills covered with trees and open spaces with corn or soyContinue reading “Kentucky 2025”

Day 16 September 13, 2025 Owensboro Kentucky to Augusta Kentucky 241 miles Stepped out the door into what felt like a blast furnace. It’s going to be a hot one today. No sight seeing today. We are headed to daughter Shelley’s house near the small town of Augusta Kentucky. The drive has less farmland andContinue reading “Kentucky 2025”

Day 15 September 12, 2025 Owensboro 94 miles Today is to be warmer than yesterday. The skies are mostly sunny. We didn’t wear our sweatshirts very long today. Rob spent several minutes looking for the small emergency battery to use to start the car. The car battery is completely dead after yesterday’s event. Well thatContinue reading “Kentucky 2025”

Day 14 September 11, 2025 Owensboro 165 miles Today is partly cloudy with an expected high of 86. We have an earlier departure time and it is already hot and humid. The jacket won’t last long. The drive today is much longer than previous days which is why the earlier departure time. We wound throughContinue reading “Kentucky 2025”