One Reason I Won't Move to Mississippi

Yes, there really are alligators:

This one came swimming right toward us at Leroy Percy State Park. Granted, we were up on an observation deck (and there was a fence down below.) Still, that fence was awfully flimsy looking. And the "Don't Feed the Gators" sign was out by the creek, where people actually hop into little fishing dinghies. Thanks, but no thanks!!!

Anyway, our trip out to visit Terence's family was adventurous, wearisome, irritating, entertaining, and worth it in the end (just like any other family vacation). Some thoughts on the trip to come soon. . . .