Missing Bob's Roast Beef

Years ago Decatur Had Bob's Roast Beef at the corner of Harrison and Main Street.  I visited it occasionally and would always have a roast beef platter.

When they closed their doors and it was torn down, I had not found another roast beef platter that compared at all.   UNTIL TODAY

This morning I started for South Dakota.  Went west on US 36 instead of going up north and catching the I80--which I knew would be a zoo on a Friday.  Bud had me go early so that I would not have to drive as many hours in one day.  Plus 36 doesn't have as many trucks.  It was still kinda nuts because it was raining part time and I could not use the cruise.   And face it, some people just don't know how to drive.  If you are going to pass me, get out there and pass, don't dilly dally around!

I drove as far as Cameron, Mo.  5 hours from home.  Stopped for gas, but didn't see the Super 8 like Bud told me there was there.  So I goggled it and called him.  I wasn't quiet far enough yet. It was past the I35 North exit.....but he told me to be sure to go to Ma and Pa Kettles and get myself a good meal.

Yep, they had a roast beef plate. And it matched Bob's Roast Beef plates....

Yes, I devoured it all. It was so yummy!

I had booked into the Super 8,  shucks I didn't bring my swim suit and they have a hot tub....but are right next door to Walmart...so I simply had to invest $15 for a new swim suit.....
Enjoyed the hot tub, but this is the first one I have ever been in that doesn't have steps to get into it.  I managed, but it was a challenge.
Have colored my hair and have been to the hot tub, now I think I shall do a bit of reading.  Bet I won't be awake very long this evening.  More driving tomorrow.

P.S. this is kinda far to drive for a good roast beef plate.:)