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