The last day in Springdale is one we will always remember. Micki & Kahuna joined in for the festivities. The TLC channel provides a weekly show called Nineteen and Counting. It features the Dugger family in their own reality family program. All three of us fell in love with the Dugger children. They reminded me of a modern day version of the "Waltons." Well mannered, considerate and very articulate. All the children are home schooled which allows the family to travel and include the adventures in their program. Six years ago several TV specials were done on the family which resulted in the current series which has been running for the past couple of years. The film crew told me it may be six or eight weeks before today's version gets edited and run for TV play time. It looked like the film crew was equally in love with the family and has become a part of their extended family.
As I visited the other train cars I was pleasantly surprised by a lady who said she had ridden on my Santa Fe train ride in May. That is the second time during our tour this year that previous passengers have been on hand to welcome us to their home States. The reunion photo is posted above.
I finally got a chance to inspect A&M caboose today. WOW! Leather captain chairs and hardwood floors make this a luxury coach. Air conditioning and a new heating system are soon to be added. This will probably be one of the finest cabooses in the country. Brenda at A&M said they get as many request for caboose rides as they do for 1st class.
We hit the road at 2:30 p.m. and will try to make it back home by tomorrow evening, which will end this years tour.
This month has been one of the best loops yet. We made many new friends and got to visit with old one along the way.
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