And I thought Indiana had bad roads

They don't call it Ill-Annoy for nothing!

Mortimer Brewster wrote:
...We are starting year 3 without a budget. ...

That's bad! We stopped at a Casey's fuel station to fill up with diesel, also needed a little break and bathroom stop from all the giggling and bouncing.... really hard on old folks bladders you know! Even the poor dog had to go, and the cat vomited from all the bouncing.

Anyway, since I was at the Casey's for diesel, and was inside for the bathroom, on my way out I thought I'd go ahead and get my weekly Powerball and MegaMillions lottery tickets. I left Indiana and didn't get my usual one on Friday for the next drawing.

I couldn't get the tickets as of today because the teller told me the state had no budget. Well, I'll miss Saturday's drawing, but we'll be in Minnesota tomorrow and then South Dakota on Monday. Maybe I'll have a couple more chances to get my tickets!

Meanwhile, we're at the KOA and all settled down for the night. Went for a dip in the pool, did laundry where the cat vomited, had supper and trying to stay cool. We're pooped! Too much bouncing today!

Don't expect the roads to get better anytime soon. We are starting year 3 without a budget. The state hasn't been paying bills as a result. There are $14.3 billion in unpaid bills the last I heard. The state's bond rating may be reduced to junk status soon. The leaders of both parties are to blame. The governor has been running campaign commercials since he was elected but doesn't talk to the legislators. The Speaker of the House has an enormous amount of political clout. Neither of these two wants to compromise.
I wish we could bring back the old days where they would be tarred and feathered, put on a rail and run across the state line. Probably can't afford the tar and feathers anyway.

They're hoping the bad roads will keep people from escaping before the politicans can drain their pockets.

Went through Illinois recently and also noticed a lot of un mowed median. No money. I think they have finally run out of other peoples money.