All of my paternal grandfather's family was in southern Missouri, and then when my father retired he and my mother moved from Northern Illinois down to a small town on the Arkansas/Missouri state line. So I've had lots of time driving back and forth to visit them and crossing and exploring Missouri.
Congrats on that second place finish in the EL! No matter where you place, you will always be the champ!

And I was up two places from last week, from 7 to 5! That's the highest that I've ever placed, so even though my numbers could have been better, I am pleased.