When we looked out of the tent we did see a moon and stars, but thunder and lightening were not far behind. The weather moves faster here than anyone can imagine. We had the tent tarped up before too long and it started to rain and it rained all night long. Not easy again, putting that wet gear on in the tent, but we did and got everything packed. It slowed up enough so that we could get out of our site. Can't get away from the hills, so up we go. We haven't seen rain clouds come in so fierce and mean looking. We had mist for awhile, but as we neared the Benndale Mart, it started. We barely got inside the Air Conditioned building when the skies opened and the rain came down in sheets. It is an awesome thing to see on the inside, not so much running in it. We were shivery from sweating and wet and the AC. But we were inside and safe. You can see the weather for miles and miles. For a special treat John thought a gallon of milk would be good. He has had a craving for milk. So we had our usual southern biscuits and as much milk as anyone would or could drink. OH BOY !! We enjoyed the local paper and watching the local people coming in for their needed Sunday papers and incidentals. Coming through the parking lots filled like lakes with rain. We sat and waited until the skies cleared. Stocked up on a few fun things to eat and set out. It was blue out when we left. We weren't on the road too long, when the weather caught up with us. The clouds started rolling in and the thunder was near and we felt the drops falling. We were near a driveway with a sign on the end. We had enough time to rig up the big tarp around it like a teepee, get ourselves inside and tied the rest of the tarp around us. And it rained and blowed. We were sitting down waiting it out. This type of weather can exhaust you when you are out in it for awhile. We both fell asleep. One time John asked if I had. "Did you?" "Yeah, he said, I was dreaming" Excitement to say the least on this adventure of a lifetime. About an hours worth of rain came and soon the ground doesn't accept anymore and it becomes a river of rushing water trying to get everywhere. We made little trenches and made sure the tarp was secure. Sitting for so long, cramps up our legs and we are sweaty from the running, but cold from the dampness of the rain. It slowed down enough and sitting under a tarp does not get us any closer to the Gulf so up and at em we must. We are trying to get to the Old Biloxi Road. Run Run Run Run on and on we went dry -wet- inside and out. We are on secluded old roads with little movement. No cell coverage can make me a bit nervous. We always have issues with dogs. Owners who have unchained multiple dogs charging, snarling and wanting to do great bodily harm to us. So as the day comes to an end, we finally came to a point where we have to find shelter. We have reached Old Biloxi Road. On the right we turn and we find it is going to be 5 miles of unpaved dirt. This dirt has just had a nice long steady stream of rain pound down on it. Dirt and water equals mud. It is a bit mushy to say the least. We start looking for a spot to set up and soon realize that there is a lot of acreage owned by private hunting clubs. We look at several nice places but they are not accessible because of the puddles and mud. We ran over 2 miles more and finally find one that is. In we go to find a place that has been cleared a bit and some lumber has been dumped. We set the tent up on a nice piece of plywood and arrange our campsite so in the event of more rain, we won't wash away. taking our supper inside the tent to get away from the mosquitoes, yes they are here too. We are dining on Saltine crackers and peanut butter and jelly, an apple, brownie and the last two cans of Dr. Pepper from Miss Carmen. Thank you. No cell phone coverage again. Cars out on the road. No dogs barking. Another full day of running. NO RAIN....NO RAIN..... K&J

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