Monday August 8, 2016 Some of the friends we have met on our journeys have more than two legs and a stop in Dandridge, TN would not be complete without going to see our friend the Fish. Fish is a labradoodle that has a sad story with a happy ending. Fish belonged to an elderly couple that were killed in a car accident. Fish was suppose to go to family members but when they found out they were not given any inheritance they dropped off Fish in the woods were he lived for a year. People in the area and animal control tried to get Fish for a year but he was afraid and always ran away whenever anyone came close. They were finally able to get Fish when he could no longer run away because he was to weak as a stick was lodge in his throat and he could no longer eat. Fish was rescued and is now 12 years old. We met Fish last year at the antique store located in an old mansion were he greets everyone at the door. The first time we met Fish he walked right up to Jim and leaned his head against Jim's leg. Fish walked right up to Jim today and did the same thing. He is a very, very, sweet dog and when we come back to Dandridge in October we will have to bring him a special treat. This is probably our last post as we only have overnight stops after Dandridge as we plan to be home by Friday, God willing and the creek don't rise, literally. The forecast for stormy weather is not good. We have had an amazing journey, gone 12,000 miles and visited 18 states. Have visited our family and friends, have made some new friends and were able to spend time with my cousin Beth and her husband Steve and with my cousin David and his wife Tina. We feel very blest that God has allowed us to make this trip. God Bless America it really is an amazing country, we all need to work harder to keep it this way, Jim and Debbie

Thursday August 4, 2016 Hello everybody, Jim and I are still in Shipshewana, we should be getting our 5th wheel back tomorrow as we plan to leave to go back home on Saturday. Today we went to Goshen to visit the RV museum. It was really cool to see the very 1st trailer attached to an old model T, RV trailer used by Mae West, a model class A built by a man in Cape Coral, and the very first pop up tent. We then went to see the Old Bag Factory. This factory use to make all the old burlap sacks used for multiple purposes. We have enjoyed our stay in Shipshewana and admire the life that the Amish live. Staying here at the Old Carriage Inn and our host Brigette we have learned a lot about the life that the Amish live, their ways and the way the Districts work. We will definitely will be back as there is so much more to see.

Monday August 1, 2016 Hello dear friends, We had a great time at our first Shipshewana Rally. There were 136 rigs and 272 people. The rally leader Sue and Jerry Goddard out did themselves and a great time was had by all. Jim won a pair of crimpers to fix our slides if ever need be. One night we played the horse race card game which was a lot of fun even if every time it was my turn I lost money. Shipshewana has a huge flea market on Tuesday and Wednesday with an antique auction on Wednesday. I don't think their has been a bakery that we have missed, LOL. We were able to spend some great time with friends that we met last year at Dandridge, TN and new friends we made in San Antonio, TX. We are looking forward to our next rally. We took our fifth wheel in to have the delamination problem fixed and hope to be on the road home by Friday, Saturday at the latest. We are staying at the Old Carriage Inn B&B and Brigette is a wonderful host. Would highly recommend a visit here. Happy Trails, Jim and Debbie