Monday, Memorial Day.  We could not decide whether to stay in Nashville or try and beat the weather and head to Memphis, TN. Far too late, as it turns out,  we packed up and headed out, fairly certain we could beat the incoming rain storm on the 210 mile ride to Memphis.  OK, we're packed, fueled up, helmets on, commo checked....we hit the road, deciding we would take a short break at the 100 mile mark.  As we cruised west bound in I-40, we congratulated ourselves on the dry roads, fairly light traffic and the warm tempertature.....our smugness was short lived, however.  As we joyfully cruised along, the temp took a big dip, the skies darkened and then "opened".   The photo under the overpass was at the 103 mile mark.......on schedule for the stop, but for the wrong reason! We have a genuine appreciation for freeway overpassesAbout 25 miles out of Memphis the rain stopped, the roads dried and the HEAT was on!  It was remarkable.....unbelievably hot with horrendous humidity!   We located the hotel where we made reservations and were happy to get into an air conditioned building.  We found a Macaroni Grill not far from our hotel and had a great dinner.  The storm was scheduled to start about 7:00 PM, so we went back to the hotel, cleaned the bike and put her under wraps.  The rain started about 8:30.

Yesterday was Maya's birthday so we called and sang happy birthday over the voice mail, as she was out playing with friends somewhere in the neighborhood.  Our grandkids are growning up far faster than we are groaning old!