Regards to Wilhelm and Serianna

 Nice drive to Albuquerque. The area west of Lawton is underrated for scenery.  Crossed back into the Texas panhandle. This is Memphis Texas: Here is the courthouse Here is a street view with an interesting saying on the building and a nice neon sign Santa Rosa is a great stop for several reasons, including a great segment of Route 66 and the Blue Hole. I couldn't resist a quick dip in the Blue Hole: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3gbCHeNiT1m1pUaH7 Arrived Albuquerque that evening. Staying in Guestroom at Mom's residence for the next few days.

 Reached Lawton in time to join Cornell at Mass. After, we had a nice breakfast at Jimmy Egg and a nice chat. As per Lisa's recommendation, I put 2x4's under the Exhibit to keep it above any water that might accumulate. Dinner at a local burger joint, then I spent the night in Cornell's comfortable guest room, admiring the freshly repaired ceiling.  Both my sons are excellent conversationalists. This has been a good start to my journey. Today is a vacation day, as I have a long drive to Albuquerque. Here is a picture of a Texas county courthouse Meridian County. 

 Left Austin on Saturday, 27 August, a day later than expected, with a truck full of camping gear, a noisy but quite capable compressor, purchased used from Home Depot, and a carefully wrapped Science Exhibit, the result of 12+ years of on-and-off effort. First stop was College station to see Luke. We had a nice chat, admired his newly repaired computer, discussed the future, and finally visited that Gas Station Tex-Mex restaurant he had recommended. It was all he promised, and the chicken enchiladas with green sauce were delicious.  I gave him my usual departure blessing, and he pointed out that he should be blessing me, as I was the one going on a journey, and in the mannerof Aaron, he did so. Camped outside of Waco. Arrived after dark. Nice place.