Irby Vaca Day 2

Travel Log for Day 2 is being written at the beginning of Day 3 because last night was a late night for this old guy.

Day 2 started by all who could sleep late, sleeping late.  We made our pilgrimage to one of St. Louis' most renowned barbeque joints, Pappy's Smokehouse.  This place has only been around for 5 or 6 years, but in that time it has gained quite a reputation.   The plan was to leave the house by 10:30 so we could arrive a little early to be in line.  Even though we arrived right on time, we still waited in line for about 20 minutes in a hallway leading into the actual restaurant, and then another 15-20 to order.  The good thing is the food doesn't take long to be delivered and it is well worth the wait.  Before we made it into the restaurant the line had already wound the hallway and out the door.  If you have never been, you have to order the ribs.  It's their specialty.  Ashton had a brisket sandwich which was also very good.

After eating, the shopping began.  We have learned that for shopping days, it is a good idea to take two cars so that the ladies can stay as long as they want and the men can leave after the first hour.  The ladies stayed shopping at 3 different malls for 8 hours.  The men went back to the house, napped, swam, and watched a little Cardinal baseball.

At 9:30 PM we all thought it was just about the right time to go have ice cream.  The Parkers know a great little ice cream stand (locally known as Lisa's, but the sign out front says "Dairy Mart") that closes at 10:00.  So, we went and closed the place down.  The owners drove off and bid us farewell as we sat in the dark at their picnic tables.  We arrived back at the house and began planning for the day.  I'm still not quite sure what we will be doing.

STORY OF THE DAY:  Leaving Pappy's we were following the ladies (first mistake) who took us downtown St. Louis on the way to the mall.  We ended up in a parade.  I sent Laurie a text and said, "Just roll down your windows and wave!" I also recommended that we open the sunroof and let Laurie's uncle Tommy stick his torso out and wave.  He didn't think that was a very good idea. 

The ladies have more stories about their day.  You'll have to ask them.