we have made it to the state where you can sit outside and sip wine at night. Not a bad thing. We are in an RV park in ocala that is dog friendly ( whih is more then I can say right now as they are driving me crazy) We plan to stay here tomorrow and take it easy . Jim has been driving for 3 days non stop and we both need time to relax and regroup.
funny thing, I found out that I am more of a home body then I would have thought. I get sentimental about opening the door and having the dogs run around in a foot of snow while i sit and watch the birds and enjoy the fire. But after 3 days to that it does get old. However, I am thinking that 3 months away is a long time- a bit homesick who would have thought it. I think once I get into a routine and the dogs get into a routine I will enjoy life on the road - and then again maybe I won't which would be a very expensive mistake !!! think positive
So tomorrow we can relax a bit. I will say that a nice warm shower this am helped me feel better. The dogs were more relaxed- Deco is a spoiled brat and Nemo is still trying to figure out how to hide under this bed. He is in the crate tonight after loose bowels last night- first thing tomorrow is the market and some rug cleaner. Gotta love 'em.
Was able to watch UConn that was a big plus as Direct TV finally got our network channels added. GO HUSKEYS
Lindsay
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
FRIDAY DEC 19TH SOUTH CAROLINA
Where to begin. We got on the road yesterday as we kenew with the bad weather approaching it was now or never. I was all bright eyed and optimistic and excited about what lay ahead. ( I have to add here that I am a bit of a worrier on the road. Most like the result of an fairly serious accident when i was young.) But Jim is most likely one of the best drivers out there so...
things were uneventful until about 6 pm when we hit Hagerstown MD - I had stated fairly firmly that I did not want to be traveling after dark - no need to do so, we are not in a hurry , etc etc. Jim is of the " lets do a few more miles persuasion"
Anyway, we stopped to check out the two truck stops that were at that exit to see if we could park for the night. Both were full. Remember here that Jim cannot back this bus up as we are towing a car so we have to be sure that once we get into something we can get out.
We got back on the highway and figured we could stop at a rest stop in VA. Our goal was to get below the freeze line with all this bad weather coming.
BAM- we go 1/4 mile on 81 and come to a complete stop - it is 6:30. By 9:30 we had gone maybe 2 miles . At exit #1 we exited. We had been at exit 5. There were trucks and cars parked on the exit ramp and along the road , just sleeping. I had checked my book and there was a walmart at this exit BUT the book doesn't say get off the ramp and turn left or right- that is left to you. We went right -wrong way. Now remember that Jim can not turn this thing around in someone;s driveway. We are now in a line of traffic on route 11 that is backing up as people are trying to avoid the interstate. We take a left into what we think is a school and find that we can not get turned around. We are at a Pentecostal camp with little cabins and little street. Pitch black and we cannot see a ting. The dogs have had it and are barking to get walked. Jim just stops and says we stay here. On Amen Blvd- I kid you not. Now this place is deserted- hopefully . But I decide to sleep on the sofa to keep the dogs quiet so Jim who has been driving for 12 hours can rest. We don't turn on the generator and it starts to get cold. I have Deco at my feet and the blanket over my nose. By the way , leather sofas areslippery.
We made it through the night- I with little sleep- and we were able to wind our way out of there this morning. Jim can move this 40'bus with jeep around spots you would not thing possible.
Too much adventure for me- oh by the way it was ( I kid you not) Healing Pathways Pentecostal Camp say alleluia
good night all
Lindsay and day #1
things were uneventful until about 6 pm when we hit Hagerstown MD - I had stated fairly firmly that I did not want to be traveling after dark - no need to do so, we are not in a hurry , etc etc. Jim is of the " lets do a few more miles persuasion"
Anyway, we stopped to check out the two truck stops that were at that exit to see if we could park for the night. Both were full. Remember here that Jim cannot back this bus up as we are towing a car so we have to be sure that once we get into something we can get out.
We got back on the highway and figured we could stop at a rest stop in VA. Our goal was to get below the freeze line with all this bad weather coming.
BAM- we go 1/4 mile on 81 and come to a complete stop - it is 6:30. By 9:30 we had gone maybe 2 miles . At exit #1 we exited. We had been at exit 5. There were trucks and cars parked on the exit ramp and along the road , just sleeping. I had checked my book and there was a walmart at this exit BUT the book doesn't say get off the ramp and turn left or right- that is left to you. We went right -wrong way. Now remember that Jim can not turn this thing around in someone;s driveway. We are now in a line of traffic on route 11 that is backing up as people are trying to avoid the interstate. We take a left into what we think is a school and find that we can not get turned around. We are at a Pentecostal camp with little cabins and little street. Pitch black and we cannot see a ting. The dogs have had it and are barking to get walked. Jim just stops and says we stay here. On Amen Blvd- I kid you not. Now this place is deserted- hopefully . But I decide to sleep on the sofa to keep the dogs quiet so Jim who has been driving for 12 hours can rest. We don't turn on the generator and it starts to get cold. I have Deco at my feet and the blanket over my nose. By the way , leather sofas areslippery.
We made it through the night- I with little sleep- and we were able to wind our way out of there this morning. Jim can move this 40'bus with jeep around spots you would not thing possible.
Too much adventure for me- oh by the way it was ( I kid you not) Healing Pathways Pentecostal Camp say alleluia
good night all
Lindsay and day #1
Monday, December 15, 2008
countdown
we sepnt most of the day loading stuff under the bus. Chairs, tables and all sorts of dog stuff, ex-pens, sund screens, pooper scooper. Worse then traveling with kids. I have the crates in the bus and covered and frozen dog food in the freezer. yes, the doggies do come first or is it that I figure we (adults) are more able to adapt.Certainly we can fend for ourselves a bit.
the gin and vodka are loaded as well- no fool me. Now I need to go through the clothes and put half fof them away.the box of books will stay however
Saying good bye to my doggie friends. I will miss seeing them although I am looking forward to agility trials in florida. It will all be an adventure
Saw my good friends Ann and Sandy today, Ann looks tired but very trim. Such nice people. I think of the dog friends I have and count myself as lucky There are so many good people.
Now I just need to figure out how to get people to this blog and I will be ready to go
Lindsay ( getting ready for the road)
the gin and vodka are loaded as well- no fool me. Now I need to go through the clothes and put half fof them away.the box of books will stay however
Saying good bye to my doggie friends. I will miss seeing them although I am looking forward to agility trials in florida. It will all be an adventure
Saw my good friends Ann and Sandy today, Ann looks tired but very trim. Such nice people. I think of the dog friends I have and count myself as lucky There are so many good people.
Now I just need to figure out how to get people to this blog and I will be ready to go
Lindsay ( getting ready for the road)
Monday, December 8, 2008
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