In late November, 2010, Dennis
and Deb journeyed to Missouri to spend the Thanksgiving period with
Rob, Belle, Clare and Sammy. After driving to the Newark
(Liberty) Airport (EWR), we flew via Continental Express to the Kansas
City International Airport (MCI). We then rented a car and drove to
Springfield where the DeLong/Federman family lives. Following a
wonderful traditional Thanksgiving feast prepared by Belle, we spent
the Wednesday early evening to Saturday morning period in Springfield
and, in addition to watching numerous sporting events, we celebrated
birthdays for both Deb and Clare. Since this was Clare's 16th, her
birthday was (is) the primary focus and included a lucious cheesecake
prepared by Belle and a great meal at a local Japanese restaurant
(Clare's choice - she loves "sushi"). Saturday we all traveled to
Kansas City and enjoyed several restaurants, the Negro Leagues and
World War I Museums, as well as the City in general (it was the first
time in the KC for Deb and Dennis other than a drive-through as part of
their cross-country trip in 2003). The pictures and texts
below capture some of the flavor of this rewarding visit. Note: there is a link to "Going to KC" by Wilbert Harrison beneath the bottom pictures.
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