Thank You

the roadAfter 9 weeks and 9,000 miles, I made it home yesterday evening.  Last night I slept in my own bed for the first time since August.

The research end of the trip was very successful and I hope to return to South Dakota and Nebraska in the spring to spend more time in the archives.

On a more personal level, I must thank all of the friends and family who opened their homes to me during this grand voyage.  It was a joy to catch up and share memories with so many people, and humbling to be embraced by them as I rambled from state to state (more than 30 in all).

More tales from the road will follow.  But first, a show of gratitude to those who took me in and put me up:

  • Steve and Paula in Ypsilanti
  • Mint in Ann Arbor
  • Justin in the Quad Cities
  • Jeff and Rebecca in Lincoln
  • Matt and Tabby in Lincoln
  • Manisha in Omaha
  • Bob and Becca in Brookings
  • Pat and in Ellen in Reno
  • Brad and Elizabeth in Santa Rosa
  • The Fresno Reinhardts
  • Megan and Noah in Orange
  • David and Jen in L.A.
  • Barbara and Bryan in San Diego
  • Brad, again, in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Pete and Patti in Las Vegas, New Mexico
  • Susan in Norman
  • Kate and Bryan in Memphis
  • Laird and Mary in Atlanta
  • Erik and Joan in Charlotte
  • And of course the Carolina Cousins of Catawba Coutny, a.k.a. The Pannell Boys

To all of you and your families, I am eternally grateful for your warmth and generosity.  And of course my home will always be open to you and yours.

Sincerely,
Akim in Baltimore

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