Indiana Plus

We spent nearly all of our time here visiting friends and family.

The Heinze reunion (Judy's side of the family) was a big part.

Plenty of food, cards, and re-acquainting.

We did a little history too.

In Salem, IN.

Judy's big sister, Juanita and her husband Al.

Of course the girls beat us at euchre.

A Paul happy hour at a local pub.  Melissa (sister),

Martha (sister-in-law), Eric (brother),

and granddaughter Brie.

Nephew Cory and his son Lincoln.

Niece Susan, sister-in-law Kathy, sister-in-law Brenda on left,

 brother Chris on right, and the rest of the gang.

We visited my aunt Irene in a nursing home in Corydon.

Then tried to visit her son (my cousin)

 at his ice cream shop.  Closed:(

I found this picture of my great grandfather Hillary's family

 in October of 1896.

The house and fence today!

I stopped to give a copy of the picture to the new owner of the house

 and discovered that Hillary was also his great grandfather.

  He had bought the farm several years ago

 and re-did the fence.

A short trip across the Ohio to Louisville gets us to a

 riverside park and a presidential site.

During his stay in the Louisville area,

 Lincoln formed opinions regarding slavery.

We strolled the old Big Four (railroad) bridge from IN to KY. 

 It is now a pedestrian walkway with great views

 of both sides of the Ohio River.

OOPS!  Lots of rain and a tow truck!

And a great mess.

Thanks for the stay Catherine and Lauren.

After a weekend visit with long time friends,

 Jim and Lynda we are westward bound.