DAY 2—“The Road to the Nuptials”

Dear Brimley,

We arrived safe and sound in Richmond with a few adventures along the way. As we were filling up our car with gas before we left Greensboro, we discovered the gas pump did not automatically cut off and gas went pouring out of the car on to the pavement. Father Daniel and I both popped into a very lively dance routine at that point. I provided a few squealing sound effects. But heroically, Father Daniel got the situation back under control. We then proceeded down the highway with me driving and Father Daniel was in charge of small electronic items. As you know, Brimley, I am the one in our household in charge of such items, so this was not a comfortable role for Father Daniel. Between charging the cell phones, operating the I-Pod, an mp3 player he was near breaking point when I asked him to set the GPS. He struggled valiantly and then when he couldn’t enter the street and house number he began to use language I dare not repeat to you and shouted “Stupid GPS… that thing is just STUPID” and he thrust it back in the glove compartment. Well, it began to talk to us about “toll roads” and other matters and I finally asked, “What did you enter for our destination????” He said it wouldn’t take a street and that he chose “Anywhere” in Richmond. I am sorry, but I confess that I laughed so hard I was having trouble keeping the car moving straight. I am happy to report we finally made it to  Mistress Carly and Jay’s  without event. I am sending you a picture today of their housecat Phinny… He is a jolly sort and a creature you would find more than companionable. I am also enclosing a photo of the couple’s “square foot garden” that I thought you would find impressive.

I must be off for more adventures and will faithfully keep you posted. Photo of the couple coming soon.