In seventh grade, I met Dana McLeran and we have remained friends since. I knew Dana and her husband Jon Copeland lived close to my path through Arkansas so I sent her an email. An invitation to stop over for a visit was promptly returned.
I found my way to Pineville (just off I-49 and the AR border). I pulled into a Dollar General store to pick up a couple of items and when I returned to the parking lot, Jon was waiting for me! He had seen my RPOD with NM plates as he was driving to Walmart so he stopped and waited. Couldn't possibly be two RPODs with NM plates in Pineville, a tiny little town. So Jon escorted me to their house which sits above the Elk River on several acres. Perfect to park the Jeep/RPOD.
Dana had made an outstanding chicken salad for my arrival and I promptly devoured a large sandwich. We talked and talked and talked, remembering old times. (Jon is also from Coffeyville and knew two of my brothers.) They have a border collie named Jake who tried, unsuccessfully, to herd Lola and Muppet. Both my dogs were exhausted by the time we left the next day.
Dana and Jon treated me to an excellent dinner at a local restaurant which overlooks a stretch of the river. The scenery,the food, and the company were outstanding. I hope to get back to this area in the future and I will look forward to another visit with them.
Now odd to NM and prepare to go to Glacier National Park. Stay tuned.
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