Off to Huntsville, Alabama
Trip Start
Aug 18, 2008
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Trip End
Ongoing
Where I stayed
Erlanger, Kentucky
Thursday, August 28, 2008
**We have landed...just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio (across the river) in Elanger, Kentucky. We have gone the extra, extra budget route for the night. We got one of the travel coupon books at a travel info center in Ohio. I found a coupon for an Econo Lodge where we could get a room for a total of $48.95 including tax. Can't beat that price, it is clean but certainly not luxury.
Today the drive was harrowing at times...going through several cities from Detroit to Toledo, Dayton and Cincinnati. In addition to high traffic, it seemed that every large city had construction zones that were major hassles. There were also so many 18 wheeler trucks, it is clear that Interstate 75 is a major North/South corridor trucking route.
Both Steve and I agree that Michigan should get a medal for the worst highways and roadways in the United States. Every time we have gone through Detroit area we have had to deal with roads that are so bad that it was like driving on dirt roads; dirt roads that have just been washed out by a major rain storm. We couldn't believe that as soon as we hit the Ohio border, the roads were immediately better...just like going from a dirt road to a paved road.
The most nerve racking thing that we had to do was getting off at the exit for the Hotel. Steve had to cross three lanes from left to right with traffic speeding up to get on to the Interstate. Yikes...it was like walking on a tight rope...he had inches to navigate between traffic. It was worse than trying to cross a busy road in New York City...but the great driver he is, we made it safely off the exit to the hotel.
Cocoa and Gonzo were very comfortable today in the truck. Cooca ended up sleeping on the soft cooler we purchased just before we left Halifax. Both cats seemed to know when it was time to stop, and are playing happily in the hotel room.
Steve and I ventured out (after he unhitched the trailer for the first time since leaving Halifax) to Cracker Barrel Restaurant for dinner. We had a nice homestyle meal and then went into Biggs (a super market/department store). Steve just informed me that it had 47 isles. We bought some healthy snacks for the car tomorrow...we will continue on our way to Huntsville, Alabama.
Thanks again to everyone who have sent us messages. We have not been able to answer each and everyone of you, but know that we really appreciate the messages and look forward to getting your words of encouragement.
Comments
I'm hooked
You've got me hooked. I'll be an avid reader. Don't worry if you can't write every day. You do what you want for a change and not try to please EVERY person who knows you. Take the pressure off yourself. Anyway, I had a not so good day at work because I didn't sleep well last night. Thinking about where 'the papers' are.
I spent all evening looking for the court papers from last time ex took Mike to court last July-August. I put them in a safe place. OH NOOOOOOOO!!!! NOT... A....SAFE PLACE!!!!.......What was I thinking!!!!! So, please find a prayer chain, and put me on it...because it's driving me up the wall and I'm a tad stressed about having to dig this stuff up yet again. I just try to keep remembering 'What goes around, comes around'.
Steve called tonight to tell Katrina that he's moving to Maine and visiting the girls Sunday or Monday for a day or so. That's good.
Sorry to hear that the cats didn't do as well in Windsor as they did here. They will hopefully get better as they adjust to all the changes. They're not ruined for life, but will be confused for a little while. If only our lives were as good as theirs, when you think of it. They're going to do fine when they get settled in 'Beautiful British Columbia'!!
Love Trish, &
Mike, Katrina, Brianna & Sweetie BooBoo
power to yous
what a great adventure it has been so far for yous. yous should know that i have been accepted into power eng. tech. this year. all has been approved. great to see maureen's girls and even sarah somewhat. will keep abreast of your travels as best i can. talked to richard hammer thursday night and am expected to meet him on friday at the akerly campus before lunch.say some prayers for my success and i will do same for your safe trip. all our love. - pat and carol. - p.s. carol's mom has heard the worst. she has cancer of the lung. this is after her battle with lukemia and melanomia. we are praying that she can beat this as well as she has in the past.
Hi Pat
Pat!! So glad to connect with you here too. Congrats on your news and we love you lots little brother.
I'm reading this at work. I'm so glad to know that you're all doing OK. Thanks for my daily entertainment.
Trish.
dkfitziefr.dartA.K.A.,DONFITZ.&dad,grandad &greatg
Even Gulliver would'nt be brave? enoughto attempt to travel from the beautiful eastcoast city of halifax through the wonderful home of our fore [or five] fathers New Brunswick.. to the great & beautiful[up-state anyway]state of new york then down? to windsor ,ontario the home of some of the worlds most beautiful& wonderful daughters/granddaughters& handsome& wonderful greatgrandson& son in law..[ i can hear the heads swelling from here,usually happens when you're telling the truth!!]anyway colleen& steve & passengers i am very proud of your courage but not suprised.so glad you're getting to see so many family members& sssome great country ,drive very carefully & look out for ' the other guy'you are in my thoughts & prayers love you dad xoxoxo& appreciate being able to keep up to date on your adventures,' life is not a destination ,it's a journey' enjoy your journey!!hi shishi & pat ,enjoyed reading your notes to colleen & steve ,sorry to hear about your mom's situation carol& pat, i will remember your family in my prayers ..you too shishi for your court thing,,love to katrina ,brianna& rachaelxoxoxo Dad/Grandad