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First Day of Travel: Milwaukee to Lincoln



Hi everyone,
      Had a good day today, Everything was right on schedule and we made good time. Left home at 7:05 in the morning and arrived in Lincoln at 4:45.
      Plan was to meet mom and Polly for dinner at the local Cracker Barrel, mom's favorite place for dinner. We got in early enough to hit the pool for a swim. Only problem was that the hotel had turned down the heater and the water was very cold. It was a real wake-up.  
      Had a nice dinner with Polly and mom. Making plans to get together with them on our way back, maybe at Lake Okoboji in Iowa.
     Tomorrow, will be a LONG day, 715 miles to Green River, WY.

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