May 12

Yesterday after the walk, we moved the RV to Southland Village RV park in Sheridan. We will stay here for 2 nights and then move on to Pine Bluff.

 

Ruth took John and I out early this morning and in a very short time we were crossing the Saline River. It was up and a bit murky from recent rains. This is not the Saline River that is in Howard County, near DeQueen. This is the Saline River that flows south in central Arkansas, near Benton.

 

Don Goodman, John brother, joined us again today and was about 4 miles with us. He told us about BelgiumBlue cattle that are raised by the Keesee family here in Prattsville. Seems that this breed of cattle is lower in fat and cholesterol than traditional cattle. (In attached photo, Belgium Blue cattle are in the background).

 

We said our good-byes to Don and headed for Sheridan. It is pronounced "Shur-don" by the local folks here. Sheridan got its name from Union General Phillip Sheridan. Somewhat of a rarity, naming a southern town after a Union general. This was done to placate the reconstruction government.

 

John and I walked into Sheridan and Ruth and Carol were waiting for us at the YellowJacket Drive-In. John remarked that it has been on this corner ever since he can remember.

 

After a quick shower, we drove back to Prattsville and had lunch with Don and his wife, Deronda and daughter Becky, who is expecting a child in September. Don is pastor of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church and has been there since 1969, an impressive record. Thanks for a delicious meal, Don and Deronda.

 

We found an Arkansas license plate and .11 cents. Stay tuned ...