Missouri

I love Julie’s house. So many great memories here. Her two dogs fell in love with Bear. Our poor dog, he is so confused now that he is off his schedule. After an amazing night sleep we ran out in the 90° weather. It was rough. We managed to pick the only uphills in the neighborhood. Today was a bit of a recovery day and planning. Julie and I told Emily stories about White Castle and Ted Drews (a tradition started in the Rosenfeld clan). To go into a bit of detail; White Castle ‘burgers’ are actually a fast food slider otherwise known as ‘belly bombers’ that my dad was/is addicted too. Ever since I can remember, every time we visited St. Louis we ate them. Ted Drew’s is a famous frozen custard stand that serve such cold custards that you could flip them upside down and they would not fall out, even in St. Louis heat. Luckily we were able to hit both for lunch today. Not surprisingly Emily did not fully appreciate the Rosenfeld infatuation with this particular fast food ‘restaurant’ but was a great sport and LOVED the Carmel custard she got. Then we had a family dinner with decent social distancing of 6’ and no hugs or direct contact. I got to hang out with Julie, Barbara, Connie, Les, Mike, Erin, and met their two adorable children! We laughed and ate our way through the night. 

The next morning Emily charged ahead with a 4 mile treadmill run and we said our goodbyes. Off to my aunt and uncle on the Abernathy side (Larry and Cathy). I have not been here since 2011. I LOVE THIS PLACE!! They live on 400 acres and have built/added on to an original log house to create a beautiful mismatch of spectacular rustic theme and modern ranch house surrounded by beautifully manicured lawn with pools and wild life in the middle of extensive fields under a Midwest sky... I fall in love every time I am here! Our dog frolicked in the endless property and swam in their pool. I have never seen him so happy. We sat down for an amazing country meal complete with a peaches and cream pie in an elegantly decorated dining room set with their finest china. After a night of food, wine, and intense discussions, debates, and reminiscing we retired to the in-law suite. What a day!! now for a 4 mile jog tomorrow morning. 

Photos to come when I have better internet.