Day Eleven

Wow, the weather hates us! I did see a quick bit of sun yesterday in Minneapolis, but it went away quickly and gave way to more overcast skies and chilled drizzle. We made great time to Des Moines and pulled up to Sleepy Hollow. It was absolutely amazing. Four separate haunted attractions, hot pumpkin cider, bunches of kids roaming around, etc. This place had a cast of at least a hundred people, and they spared no expense giving people a wonderful way to spend a Saturday night. The only downside is that it was 45 degrees, rainy, and the show was outdoors.





I don’t know how it is possible that I can sweat as much as I do regardless of whether I’m inside and it’s 75 degrees or if I’m outside and it’s 45. But I sweat. If you know any ladies who love a sweaty mess, direct them to this here blog!



Last night I decided to splurge on a hotel room for myself. I thought I would last longer, but I had consumed more than the recommended daily dose of southern comfort out there in the cold, my back was kinda tweaked from sleeping in the van so much (remember, I’m 36), and I wanted to treat myself. I’m sitting in my room right now listening to 100.3 The Bus. We don’t have radio anywhere near this good at home. Straight-up rock. It’s weird how geography affects this stuff. Out here in the Midwest you hear a lot less southern rock on the rock stations and a whole lot less beach music on the oldies stations. I like southern rock and beach music, but it’s nice to get away from it. I’ve enjoyed the queen, zeppelin, stones, bruce, john cougar, the who that Des Moines has served up for me.

I’m afraid to look out the window, and I will resist the urge until after I take a shower. Another overcast day and I might just freak out! We head to Omaha today for a show at a place called PS Collective. I am expecting a great time. I’m hoping to get there in time to watch some of the Steeler game, but I doubt I will. I also need to do laundry. Urgently. We will see how it goes.