Good Morning Dear Ones,
I am up early, a gentle storm rolled over the mountains.  Thunder of in the distance and rain on the roof top woke me up.  Sounded like a good rain.  They can always use rain here, the pastures were getting dry.  Putting up hay on a steep hill must be quite the challenge.
Yesterday afternoon we took a drive to a covered bridge (one of four in TN.) and a farmer was baleing (spelling) hay.  It was about 85 degrees and so very humid.  Not surprised it rained during the night.  The bridge was neat and orginally built by a farmer so he could cross the creek with his horse and wagons.  It is now a piece of history.  A wooden bridge was covered to protect the structure and floor from the elements.  So it was not just for looks or romance.
Dad played golf in the morning.  He played early to beat the heat, Bailey and I rode along.  The course is about 1/4 mile from our campsite, it sure was reasonable 16.00 for all of us.  It was very hilly and steep.  Not quite as bad as the " Highlands" in Redwing, MN. but close.  Lots of trees, creek, rocks but no sand traps.  It was a good time.
Tuesday, we visited Andrew Johnson's birth place in Greenville, TN.  He became President after Lincoln.  He took over at a very uneasy time in American History.  The Union was split and torn apart, the South was in ruin and it was his job to lead the restoration.  He was impeached by the House and acquited by the Senate.  He finished out his term and later was twice elected governor of Tenn.  It was a time of unrest and upheavel in our country.  Johnson was followed by Grant and history tells us what a crooked Presidency he had.  Sounds like History repeats itself.
We also visited Davy Crocket's birth place and Historical Park.  It was a beautiful park with campground and a huge swimming pool.
We enjoyed reading about his life and the early frontier.  Of course we remembered watching " Disney's creation of Davey Crocket".  We remembered most of the Ballad;
"Davey, Davey Crocket born on a mountain top in Tennessee, kilt him a baar when he was only three".  He was a frontiersman, hunter of bears, nearly killed on a keel boat, a representative in Congress, and killed at the Alamo.  We had a fun day.
As I talk to all of you I hear a little family news, will share.
Eliazbeth was beat out of track at the regional level.  They moved up to Division 1 this year and the competition was really stiff competing against the bigger schools.  She remained healthy throughout all the season.
Emma will be graduating from 8th grade.  They are done with school as of today.  All looking forward to summer vacation.
John would like a batch of cinn. rolls while we visit there.
Megan will have a little celebration ending middle school and going to 8th grade.  I think they get out of school the 6th.  Could be wrong on that.
Marrissa will also graduate from 8th grade.  Pat is busy at work and they did hire a intern for the summer so he is also teaching her.  He was wishing for a trained employee.
I think Matt has there pool up or was putting it up over Memorial weekend.  I know he had to work on Saturday.
Amanda and Trevor had a great time in San Antonio.  The time went too fast as vacations always do.
Maggie is recovering from her attack.  The stitches were removed and the vet said, " It was a miracle she survived and no infection set in".  She's a tough old dog.
I don't know if Jim's have heard from David after he arrived in New York.  He flew into Albany and a van picked him up and off they went to the campsite.  Hopefully, he remembers where home is and updates the family.
Our Little House on Wheels is doing fine.  It is keeping us comfortable and safe and no matter where we are, when we walk in " We are home". 
Take care of each other and we love you so very much.  Mother