Summer 2003 Northeastern US Roadtrip

JJ was watching a Union re-enactor demonstrating his rifle and belongings and we found out there is a small re-enactment scheduled for tomorrow. JJ and I each held the long rifle for a time. Since the main re-enactment had been postponed before we even started this trip, we were glad to hear this news. We do plan to be there in the morning. Visited the National Cemetary where Lincoln gave his infamous Gettysburg Address.

Dinner at the Lincoln Diner again and still had no room for their lovely desserts. JJ was disappointed because there was no fireworks for tonight. Since many of the festivities had been postponed or cancelled due to the earlier wet weather, the fireworks were scheduled for tomorrow night and we will be back on the road by then. Currently Venus is explaining things about Washington, DC to JJ. She's trying to pique his interest in learning in general and history in particular. He just stated that the first state was Delaware. Probably remembered that from his state quarter collection. His attention starts to wane but Venus lures him back, she is such a patient teacher.

Our main joke, at my expense, is me asking to see a cup holder at Hardee's. We got these huge drinks there and after he handed them to me I asked to see what their cup holder looked like. It was really a cup "carrier" which I refused but Venus and JJ almost died laughing at me cause I wanted to "see what a cup holder looked like". It would become a standing joke for the rest of the trip.