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Yes, I am home, have been for over a week. Still plan to bring the blog up to date with pictures of my trip. It's nice to be here!

Plano with the Swartzendrubers!

Drove from Austin to Plano on Friday. I have to admit that I felt pretty emotional leaving Megan's house; hate to say goodbye to my rejuvenating experience.

I am embarrassed to say that I had not visited Lynn and Karl in Plano in the 15 years that they have lived there. I will be back sooner than 2024, they certainly made me welcome.

Keri is home and working east of town. She fixed a fabulous dinner for us. David had appointments near Dallas on Friday and a race on Saturday; he was able to join us for dinner. It was fun to have our families together after all these years.

David won his race on Saturday morning and will be back in Dallas next week.

Lynn and I walked a lot at shopping areas and parks.  We ate delicious Indian food and enjoyed  hours of conversation. Good friends.

Left Texas, hanging out in Clinton country??

No pictures right now. Sitting in hotel lobby in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Pretty deja vue; a la 1970 something. Couple of guys are busting out their guitars impromptu in majestic old lobby.  (They are actually playing House of the Rising Sun.) Expect to smell Mary Jane any moment. Feels like European spa town except for the "townies".

Travel home oil change and check up!

Jimmy's Top Tech Auto www.jimmystoptech.com I've been using all of Emily's resources while in Austin; just got an oil change from Jimmy's on South 1st. Blue Mazda 6 in and out in 30 minutes. Tires and fluids checked. Nice guys!

Another first, riding bike to Muni court

In addition to turning 100k, Blue Mazda 6 got a parking ticket in the parking space right in front of Heritage Boots that I thought was for customers, turns out if was "commercial only".  Jerry at Heritage paid part of the fine. (Happens a lot.)

Today, I walked my bike, "Swiss Miss", (blue Lemond Zurich WSD) into Muni Court in South Austin to pay the fine; amused the officers.

100,000 miles

Blue Madza 6 turned over 100k yesterday. Is that like a birthday or something?

Families

Wednesday, April 8, I met my brother Paul for coffee. He traveled here from Ohio by bicycle. He seemed to be doing fine, don't know how long he'll be in Texas or what is next on his itinerary, but is was good to see him.

Saw my Austin hair stylist, Trisha; got a great cut.

Emily's Mom, Jane, is in town for a week. After my hair appointment, we pointed Blue Mazda 6 northwest and headed up to Lago Vista. Spent the evening and following day with Jane and her sister Jeanne at Jeanne's beautiful Lake house. Some photos later.