More sickness

Kurt and Cornell also have bronchitis. We should havw figured we would all get it as when David first got sick we were all in a car with hom for about 15 hours. David's lungs sounded good when he went to the doctor and the rest of us are now on antibiotics. I am feeling a bit better today but still not well enough to do much. By tomorrow I should be a whole lot better. Kurt and Cornell started antibiotics today so they should be feeling better by Saturday. Poor David is feeling good now but with everyone else feeling bad he is just lazing around also. Jasmine and Brittany will not be coming tovisit this weekend so we have rescheduled for next weekend.

Bronchitis

I have caught what David had only mine has not turned into pneumonia. I went to the doctor and in two minutes he told me I have bronchitis (cost $80) then went to Walmart to get the antibiotics and more Mucinex (cost $98). Boy did that hurt the pocketbook. Not to mention I HATE Mucinex. It has to be the most disgusting medicine there is. Oh well hopefully in 24-48 hours I will feel better because Friday I am supposed to go to Omaha and bring Jasmine and Brittany back for an overnight visit.

Bizarre Driving Laws

From the Nebraska DMV website:
The Greek sage Aristotle once penned, "Even when the laws have been written down, they ought not always remain unchanged." Not only is this wise advice, but also prophetic. Especially when you focus on some of the driving laws that loiter on the pages of state statutes.

Tennessee, for example, has a law that bans shooting game, other than whales, from moving vehicles. Apparently, this law was authored during an unusually high tide or after too many dizzying spins on a Tilt-a-Whirl at Dollyworld. Chances of any whale finding its way into Tennessee via the Cumberland River are about as likely as Tony Danza winning a lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival. Yet, it exists.

So as to assure that your next cross-country vacation does not get pricked by the thorns of legality, we at DMV.ORG have organized a list of arcane state laws that you should be aware of. For nothing can be more embarrassing than having to phone your attorney from Kentucky for help in escaping a fine for trying to transport an ice cream cone in your back pocket.

Alabama
· It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
· It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street as long as a lantern is attached to the front of your car.
· Driving barefoot is illegal.

Alaska
· It is illegal to tie a dog to the roof of your car.

Arkansas
· It is illegal for a person to blare the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9 p.m.

California
· Any woman dressed in a housecoat is prohibited from driving a car.
· It is illegal in San Francisco to buff or dry your car with used underwear.
· No unoccupied vehicle may exceed 60 miles per hour.

Florida
· If an elephant is tied to a parking meter, the owner or attendant must deposit money in the meter.

Georgia
· State Assembly members are immune from being ticketed for speeding while the State Assembly is in session.
· In Marietta, Georgia it is illegal to spit from a moving car or bus, but is okay from a moving truck.

Illinois
· In Evanston, Illinois it is unlawful to change clothes while inside a car with the curtains drawn, except during a fire.

Kansas
· In Derby, Kansas, it is considered a misdemeanor to screech your tires while driving.

Kentucky
· If you stop for ice cream while driving, be aware that it is considered unlawful to transport an ice cream cone in your back pocket.

Massachusetts
· You will be ticketed if you drive with a gorilla in the backseat of your car.

Michigan
· If you car breaks down in Detroit and you are waiting for assistance, be aware that sitting in the middle of the street to read a newspaper is illegal.

Minnesota
· It is illegal to cross state lines, regardless if you are walking or driving, with a duck on your head. And, if you're crossing into Wisconsin, the law also applies to chickens.
· In Minnetonka, Minnesota, if you drive a truck that leaves mud, dirt or sticky substances on any road, you will be considered a public nuisance who is harming the peace, safety, and general welfare of the town.
· You cannot ride a motorcycle without a shirt.

Montana
· In Whitehall, Montana, vehicles are prohibited from driving with ice picks attached to the wheels.

Nevada
· It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.

New Jersey
· Drivers are required to beep their car horns before passing another vehicle.
· If convicted of driving while intoxicated, you permanently lose the option of registering for a vanity license plate.

North Carolina
· In Dunn, North Carolina, it is illegal to drive on a sidewalk.

Ohio
· In Oxford, Ohio, authorities will ticket you if you consecutively drive around the town square more than 100 times.
· Keep in mind that if your car breaks down and you phone for a cab, you will be ticketed if you opt to ride on the cab's roof.

Oklahoma
· It is considered illegal to read a comic book while driving.

Oregon
· You will be ticketed if you leave your car door open longer than is deemed necessary.
· You will be slapped with a Class A traffic violation if you use your car on an Oregon highway to prove your physical endurance.
· It is illegal to pump your own gas.

Pennsylvania
· If you spy a team of approaching horses, you are required by law to pull to the side of the road and cover your car with a blanket or dust cover that has been painted or sewn to blend into the scenery. But, if the horses react skittish to your efforts, you are then required to disassemble your car and hide the parts in the nearby underbrush.

South Carolina
· In Hilton Head, South Carolina, you cannot leave trash in your vehicle out of fear of attracting rats.

Tennessee
· It is illegal to fire a gun at any wild game other than whales from a moving car.

West Virginia
· It is perfectly legal, for road maintenance purposes, to scavenge road kill.

Love this poem

The Touch of the Master's Hand

'Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But held it up with a smile:
"What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,
"Who'll start the bidding for me?"
"A dollar, a dollar"; then, "Two!" "Only two?
Two dollars, and who'll make it three?
Three dollars, once; three dollars, twice;
Going for three----" But no,
From the room, far back, a gray-haired man
Came forward and picked up the bow;
Then, wiping the dust from the old violin,
And tightening the loose strings,
He played a melody pure and sweet
As a caroling angel sings.

The music ceased, and the auctioneer,
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said: "What am I bid for the old violin?
"And he held it up with the bow.
"A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two?
Two thousand! And who'll make it three?
Three thousand, once, three thousand, twice,
And going, and gone," said he.
The people cheered, but some of them cried,
"We do not quite understand
What changed its worth." Swift came the reply:
"The touch of a master's hand."

And many a man with life out of tune,
And battered and scarred with sin,
Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd,
Much like the old violin.
A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine;
A game--and he travels on.
He is "going" once, and "going" twice,
He's "going" and almost "gone.
"But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd
Never can quite understand
The worth of a soul and the change that's wrought
By the touch of the Master's hand.
--Myra Brooks Welch

Baseball fever

On Monday night we were able to attend a Salt Dogs game. This was Kurt's father's day gift. David was doing well enough that he was able to go. It was Mexican night and I think they fed him a Mexican jumping bean as we entered the stadium, he didn't sit for more than 5 minutes the entire time. We had seats in the first row behind the 1st base line dugout and at the end of the 8th inning a player from the visiting team rolled David a gameball across the top of the dugout. That same player went on to hit a game winning homerun in the top of the ninth. Heather joined us for the last 1/2 of the game and even though she doesn't like baseball she said she had a good time. I know Kurt, David and I had a good time.

Icky Sicky who doesn't act sick

David has pneumonia but you would never know it until you heard him cough. He is as perky as ever and driving me crazy. It is very difficult to take care of a sick kid but try keeping a sick kid quiet who doesn't feel sick is impossible. It is also hard to know if he is getting well . He started coughing last Sunday and it got progressively worse while we were in Texas. On Saturday Kurt took him to the doctor and got the diagnosis but at no time did David act sick just the nasty cough and slight fever.

Our Texas Trip

Heading home

We are heading home from Texas. It has rained every day we have been here.

On Independence Day we got a bit of rain while waiting for the fireworks at Ft. Hood but we didn't get to wet. Heading home the real downpour started and we were glad the post moved up the start time for the fireworks. We would have been drenched otherwise.

David liked seeing all the tanks and armored personal carriers while we were here. When I return I will post some pictures we took.

It was good to visit with Kurt and Adrienne and we will see them again in September for Heather's wedding.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Jack In The Box

I love Jack in the Box tacos. They cost $0.99 for two so they are a great buy also. The problem is the is no Jack in the Box in Nebraska, or any of the surrounding states. But for this week I am in Texas and there are 560 franchises here. Yum, yum, yum all the tacos I can eat.