Is Missy excited? She knew something was up when her cage and bed disappeared into the van last night…
After loading up our possessions, leaving notes for neighbors, hitching the boat to the van, at 10 am we told Missy to "Oddy-up" (rhymes with giddy-up, almost) and we started our '09 Journey to the NAC.
One PB & J, 4 Diet Cokes, and 255 mi later, we cross the state line into GA, first milestone – check. Avg. 48 mph (several rest stops), Missy sleeps.
Two more DCs, two mini snickers, and the clock says 4:30 pm. Next milestone, SC state line – check. Missy stirs slightly during celebration. Our average speed is up to53 mph, (fewer rest stops), 366 mi.
We're reading Janet Evanovich's 2nd book for some light entertainment. Not bad for some light entertainment, and passing the miles.
Happiness is noticing gas prices decreasing as we go. Dave had a beer craving at 4:45pm and settles for crackers and Gatorade along with another Aleve for the aching back. Ugh.
Curiosity list:
An interstate sign in SC reads "Parking area - no cars allowed" Hmmmmm. Followed by another sign that reads; "No facilities" So if I can't park do I really care what facilities are not there?
Newspaper headline "Man tasered, bursts into flames" Some guy in Australia was sniffing gasoline (???!!!) and ran out of his home with a lighter (!!!), was tasered by the cops and ignited into flames (!!!) At leats it wasn't FL.
Another Headline; "My boss won't let me use Facebook" Gee why is that? How Rude. Another victory for FL though since this story is from Texas.
Fun new fact: Okefenokee means "land of the trembling earth" in Seminole language. Do swamps tremble?
Now we're drinking Frescas so as not to be overcaffeinated tonight. 745pm: crossed line into NC, just south of Charlotte and stopped at LaQuinta Airport South. AAA discount and no deposit or fees for puppy. Score! 8:00pm check in, walk Missy, lie down, pop beer.
To sum up; 606 miles in 10 hours, about 380 to go tomorrow.
Out.
2 comments:
on the road again...can't wait for your next post.
Thanks. we will try not to put you all to sleep.
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