October 24, 2009

Port Departed: Heber Springs, AK
Port Arrived: Wichita, KS

Phil lent me his S10 Chevy Pick Up for the 450 mile drive to Wichita. Phil made a country breakfast packed a cooler with pop, beer, fresh apples and water. I was on the road by 8:45 AM. Arrived in Wichita at 5:45 PM. In time to meet Shane’s “new little brother” Jordan. A very handsome young man in the 7th grade who does well in school and gets “A’s” and “B’s”. We took several photos then Shane and I drove Jordan home. They had had a full day of playing video games and catch with the football. He is a very sports oriented young man.

Jordan lives in a mobile home with 11 other folks. He and his family live in the living room. Jordan is lucky to have hooked up with such a caring and talented “big brother”.

We stopped at the beer store and loaded up with Sailor Jerry Rum and some Belgium White Beer that was delicious. I wish that I could remember the name. He says that it is his favorite beer.

Shane fired up his Rock Band System. I tried and tried to play the guitar to Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville and Volcano on the button based guitar that came with the system. The system kept saying that I failed. In frustration, I got out my old Gibson guitar and played along with the Rock Band. Our music sounded pretty good if you ask me. The session was not recorded for posterity so you will just have to believe me. This jam session lasted late into the night.