Day 8 - Marietta, GA

Bull Gap - Had a late breakfast this morning at the MacDonald's across the road from the Best Western. Fellow sat down nearby and complained that they didn't have country ham, but had Canadian bacon. He should have gone to Tony's. Since I did not have a long drive planned, went back to the room with a large coffee and read the paper - my form of morning meditation - and something I haven't done for a week! Checked out by 11, and then went to the two service stations to get air in one of the trailer tires, but the machines at both were broken. Headed to Tony's tire depot to get air and his take on the wear on the trailer tires. It might have been his son, who had a very strong rural Kentucky accent, who suggested that the wear was a result of over-inflation. So we reduced the inflation to 60 lbs from 90 lbs, and I think he was right. Tony oversaw the whole enterprise, and after some small talk about moving to Belize, he encouraged me to try the restaurant. Promoted the catfish dinner. It's understandable why he's the local magnate! Photo tomorrow.

Then hit the highway, and when I pulled in for coffee and hour or so later discovered that the trailer light wires had been dragging on the pavement, rendering them non-functional. Spent the better part of an hour repairing them so they would work, especially in heavy traffic near Atlanta.

Arrived at sister Marian's home at about 6 PM. Went to a local resturant that offers buffet style dinner to seniors for $6.60 ea. Such a deal! Went from there to a place called Fry's that has every type of electronics at discount prices. Bought a cheap wired phone to try with my magicJack, since my connection last night with Patti with the wireless wasn't so good. Then home for conversation, and now to bed.

Will lay over here until Friday AM so I can see nephew Eric, who could not come tonight. He works tech support for McAfee on a 10PM to 7 AM shift.