Travel
I drove from Monett, MO to Western OK (in the Panhandle) for a much greater distance and time than I like to spend on the wheel. Eight hours, and I haven't figured the mileage yet.
Northern OK is ok but mostly it's been boring. US 60 was pretty good in the morning with very little traffic, but this afternoon there were a lot of trucks on the road - construction and farm trucks mostly - and they go slower than the speed limit and are difficult to pass. Many of them are wide enough to hang over the middle line.
I went through a nice little town about 2 pm that had several motels I would have gladly stayed at, but thought I would drive another hour. Bad move - No motels for over 100 miles after that, and I was hesitant to even stop at this one but it turns out to be very nice, clean, and comfortable inside the room.
With the National Parks shut down and not likely to open in the next few days, I will probably drive the most direct route back to Sacramento. I will have all day tomorrow to change my plans in case a miracle happens.
I want to thank Celeste for sending me off with chocolate cupcakes and some chocolate candy. They sure improve my mood when I'm driving. I miss our "refreshment hour" at 3 pm, as well as dessert that always included a few scoops of ice cream. I'm spoiled now.
I have a terrible internet connection here - hope everything comes through ok.
- Just Checking In
Life has been fairly quiet since I've been back, but I thought I'd just pop in and say "Hi". I finally got back to my chiropractic treatment today, and already I feel so much better. He told me that I actually had done pretty...
- On The Road Once Again
I'm very weary after a day's drive. I had a restful and fun 2-1/2 day, 3 night stay in Columbus, GA. A friend from my childhood, and the maid of honor at my wedding, lives in Columbus now and I haven't seen her for years. ...
- Arrived!
I arrived at my destination at about 1 pm today. The last 100 or so miles were pretty hectic, a lot of road work, much traffic, etc. But I made it. I've not changed my mind about enjoying the country roads and not liking the interstates,...
- Post Op
Jeannie took me to my post op this morning, and my mood has been swinging wildly for the last few days anyway, nearly driving me crazy today. I've gone through periods of wanting to just sit and cry, as well as those of just plain depression. ...
- What Can I Say?
It's hot, almost unbearably so without a proper a/c, but tomorrow will be worse. This summer is already written for me as to what I do and where I'm going, but you can bet next year I am going to be in the mountains for every heat wave to...
Travel
Not much today
I drove from Monett, MO to Western OK (in the Panhandle) for a much greater distance and time than I like to spend on the wheel. Eight hours, and I haven't figured the mileage yet.
Northern OK is ok but mostly it's been boring. US 60 was pretty good in the morning with very little traffic, but this afternoon there were a lot of trucks on the road - construction and farm trucks mostly - and they go slower than the speed limit and are difficult to pass. Many of them are wide enough to hang over the middle line.
I went through a nice little town about 2 pm that had several motels I would have gladly stayed at, but thought I would drive another hour. Bad move - No motels for over 100 miles after that, and I was hesitant to even stop at this one but it turns out to be very nice, clean, and comfortable inside the room.
With the National Parks shut down and not likely to open in the next few days, I will probably drive the most direct route back to Sacramento. I will have all day tomorrow to change my plans in case a miracle happens.
I want to thank Celeste for sending me off with chocolate cupcakes and some chocolate candy. They sure improve my mood when I'm driving. I miss our "refreshment hour" at 3 pm, as well as dessert that always included a few scoops of ice cream. I'm spoiled now.
I have a terrible internet connection here - hope everything comes through ok.
- Just Checking In
Life has been fairly quiet since I've been back, but I thought I'd just pop in and say "Hi". I finally got back to my chiropractic treatment today, and already I feel so much better. He told me that I actually had done pretty...
- On The Road Once Again
I'm very weary after a day's drive. I had a restful and fun 2-1/2 day, 3 night stay in Columbus, GA. A friend from my childhood, and the maid of honor at my wedding, lives in Columbus now and I haven't seen her for years. ...
- Arrived!
I arrived at my destination at about 1 pm today. The last 100 or so miles were pretty hectic, a lot of road work, much traffic, etc. But I made it. I've not changed my mind about enjoying the country roads and not liking the interstates,...
- Post Op
Jeannie took me to my post op this morning, and my mood has been swinging wildly for the last few days anyway, nearly driving me crazy today. I've gone through periods of wanting to just sit and cry, as well as those of just plain depression. ...
- What Can I Say?
It's hot, almost unbearably so without a proper a/c, but tomorrow will be worse. This summer is already written for me as to what I do and where I'm going, but you can bet next year I am going to be in the mountains for every heat wave to...