Their driveway in Illinois seems a long way off!
Pictured in John & Tracy's backyard from left to right: Mom (Joan), Dad (Jack) and Michelle.
It's not called the Big Texan for nothing! John wearing the souvenir hat Michelle brought him from Amarillo, TX, where the kind owners of the Big Texan Motel donated a night's stay.
John holding Teddy, adorable son of dear friend and route posse member Maggie Curran.