Road Trip 2010, Our Trip Home!

[katscradle]

I just thought that since our trip down to WDW was so nice, that I would write about our trip home.
The first leg of the trip has started out a little rough.
I left behind all my skincare and make-up at Old Key West.
We left Disney world at 2am in the morning on New Year's day.
I drove to Daytona Beach that morning and checked in at a Holiday Inn about 4 am.
It was at this point I realized what I had left behind.
John, being the wonderful husband that he is drove back to Disney that morning after some much needed sleep, so I could get my toiletrie bag.
When we got there, I went in to claim my bag and the woman standing beside me could not believe we had come back for it.
Her words were "My husband would not do that for me", at which time her husband came up beside her, looked at her, she explained, and he said "That would be the day. Have you heard of Wal-Mart?"
I looked at him and said "Not for skin care and make-up" .:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
I am supposed to be driving home as John's licence has expired and he has to re-write, due to holding a DZ licence, but he won't let me.
We were supposed to be home before his birthday! Oops!!:lmao::lmao::lmao:
So off we go!
We stopped at a Cracker Barrel in Florida right near the state line before entering into Georgia, that was at 4:30pm.
I have to say it was great timing as the place got packed quick and there was a line up of people waiting to be seated.
Just a couple of notes here....
1. The food was good.
2. I had something called Hushpuppies which I have never had before.
3. They have an aweful lot of Alan Jackson stuff. What is that about? :confused3
So back in the car we go!
We got off I-95 to get gas in Georgia.
Now I know what you are thinking, Katherine this is not note worthy, but wait for it.... ;)
I look up and there is a billboard advertising a new building in town.
The town is Richmond Hill, Georgia! I know you still don't see, but we are from Richmond Hill, Ontario! WOW!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:
So we take a little drive and snap a few pictures so we can show our friends at home.
Well then we see a police crusier and I make John stop!
The police car was a Charger, nice!:thumbsup2
I walk up and explain to the officer where we are from and could we take a picture of his cruiser. He was very nice and we chatted for a few minutes.
He gave the boys stickers that look like a badge and they say Junior Officer on them well the boys are thrilled. :):)
So we drive some more and make it to our destination for tonight which is Columbia, Sc at another Holiday Inn.
So John has checked the weather and we will be taking the long way home due to about 4" of snow coming right for the route we were going to take through the WV mountains.
Below is a list of places were are going to be going through.
If anyone would like a quick meet just post here, or pm me.

Asheville,NC
Knoxville,TN
Lexington,KY
Cincinnati,OH (Saturday Night) we may try to make Indianapolis late Saturday night.
Indianapolis,IN
Kalamazoo,MI (sort of)
Detroit,MI
London,ON
Kitchener,ON
I am off to bed now, or the skin care and make-up won't help!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Tonya2426]

You've already passed by me but have a great (and safe) trip home!!! :goodvibes

[3guysandagal]

You've already passed by me but have a great (and safe) trip home!!! :goodvibes

We did think of you as we went by the exit! :goodvibes

[jeanigor]

You guys are taking the long way to get back home! If you have an ETA around a meal time in the Detroit area, I would meet y'all somewhere. Not quite sure where...but somewhere...

[disneyholic family]

you really are taking the long way home....
i would have just gone straight up I-75, to detroit and across to windsor (without the round about to I-95, kalmazoo, etc)...

safe trip home!!!

[tlcoke]

You are going to bypass me by going through Cincinnati to Indy. Have a safe trip home.

[AnneR]

:sad1::sad1::sad1:Way too far west to see me.

Safe travels John and Katherine. Look forward to the next time I get to see you. Maybe we will really have to plan that road trip to paint your fence.

[katscradle]

You guys are taking the long way to get back home! If you have an ETA around a meal time in the Detroit area, I would meet y'all somewhere. Not quite sure where...but somewhere...

Todd I will let you know when we get closer to you. it would be great to see you even for a short time. :thumbsup2

[3guysandagal]

you really are taking the long way home....
i would have just gone straight up I-75, to detroit and across to windsor (without the round about to I-95, kalmazoo, etc)...

safe trip home!!!

We were originally heading for Buffalo via WV & PA, but are rerouting trying to miss the snow.
I-75 is not really a "direct route" to Toronto either, although I have done it before.
The Kalamazoo thingy is strictly a "maybe" due to a massive car musuem there, but I doubt we will have time.
And due to so many peeps in the Indy area, I tried to fit it into our schedule. :rolleyes1

You are going to bypass me by going through Cincinnati to Indy. Have a safe trip home.

Keep tuned in Tracey, routes can change as we go today. :)
This was a last minute route put together at 2am, :surfweb: it is not written in stone.

:sad1::sad1::sad1:Way too far west to see me.

Safe travels John and Katherine. Look forward to the next time I get to see you. Maybe we will really have to plan that road trip to paint your fence.

(over loudspeaker)

Please move away from the fence!!


(Looking forward to seeing you again as well Anne! :hug:)

[airman]

When You are on I94 passing through Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, wave and honk your horn.:)

[katscradle]

When You are on I94 passing through Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, wave and honk your horn.:)

That will be late Sunday afternoon, we will.

[katscradle]

:sad1::sad1::sad1:Way too far west to see me.

Safe travels John and Katherine. Look forward to the next time I get to see you. Maybe we will really have to plan that road trip to paint your fence.

Either that or we will have to pick a half way point and make a weekend trip.

[tlcoke]

Keep tuned in Tracey, routes can change as we go today. :)
This was a last minute route put together at 2am, :surfweb: it is not written in stone.



If for some reason, you detour over to I-65 and through Louisville, call me. I have PM'd you my number.

[lttlmc3]

I love that you've never heard of hushpuppies before!

[katscradle]

Just entering Asheville, North Carolina now. The view of the mountains are beautiful.

[tmli]

Silly Canadians!! You should have pm'd us, we could have picked your stuff up at OKW and taken it back for you!

Have a safe journey!!

[tlcoke]

Just entering Asheville, North Carolina now. The view of the mountains are beautiful.

I love that area of North Carolina.

[klam_chowder]

Not a bad idea missing Buffalo - it's been snowing in waves all this week since we've been back. But not that bad - well, maybe cuz DH is out snowblowing and not me :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Woke up this morning to a fresh fluffy 3" :rolleyes1

If you change your route to come thru be sure to let us know, I'm sure John & the boyz will be up for a wing meet! ;)

Safe journeys :grouphug:

cheers,
:flower3:

[aGoofyMom]

I just thought that since our trip down to WDW was so nice, that I would write about our trip home.
The first leg of the trip has started out a little rough.
I left behind all my skincare and make-up at Old Key West.
We left Disney world at 2am in the morning on New Year's day.
I drove to Daytona Beach that morning and checked in at a Holiday Inn about 4 am.
It was at this point I realized what I had left behind.
John, being the wonderful husband that he is drove back to Disney that morning after some much needed sleep, so I could get my toiletrie bag.
When we got there, I went in to claim my bag and the woman standing beside me could not believe we had come back for it.
Her words were "My husband would not do that for me", at which time her husband came up beside her, looked at her, she explained, and he said "That would be the day. Have you heard of Wal-Mart?"
I looked at him and said "Not for skin care and make-up" .:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
I am supposed to be driving home as John's licence has expired and he has to re-write, due to holding a DZ licence, but he won't let me.
We were supposed to be home before his birthday! Oops!!:lmao::lmao::lmao:
So off we go!
We stopped at a Cracker Barrel in Florida right near the state line before entering into Georgia, that was at 4:30pm.
I have to say it was great timing as the place got packed quick and there was a line up of people waiting to be seated.
Just a couple of notes here....
1. The food was good.
2. I had something called Hushpuppies which I have never had before.
3. They have an aweful lot of Alan Jackson stuff. What is that about? :confused3
So back in the car we go!
We got off I-95 to get gas in Georgia.
Now I know what you are thinking, Katherine this is not note worthy, but wait for it.... ;)
I look up and there is a billboard advertising a new building in town.
The town is Richmond Hill, Georgia! I know you still don't see, but we are from Richmond Hill, Ontario! WOW!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:
So we take a little drive and snap a few pictures so we can show our friends at home.
Well then we see a police crusier and I make John stop!
The police car was a Charger, nice!:thumbsup2
I walk up and explain to the officer where we are from and could we take a picture of his cruiser. He was very nice and we chatted for a few minutes.
He gave the boys stickers that look like a badge and they say Junior Officer on them well the boys are thrilled. :):)
So we drive some more and make it to our destination for tonight which is Columbia, Sc at another Holiday Inn.
So John has checked the weather and we will be taking the long way home due to about 4" of snow coming right for the route we were going to take through the WV mountains.
Below is a list of places were are going to be going through.
If anyone would like a quick meet just post here, or pm me.

Asheville,NC
Knoxville,TN
Lexington,KY
Cincinnati,OH (Saturday Night) we may try to make Indianapolis late Saturday night.
Indianapolis,IN
Kalamazoo,MI (sort of)
Detroit,MI
London,ON
Kitchener,ON
I am off to bed now, or the skin care and make-up won't help!:rotfl2::rotfl2:


Call me! :thumbsup2

ETA: correction - call my cell! I will likely be at work, the boys can check out the firehall!

[scarlett873]

Hey...are you guys in Indy tonight?

[katscradle]

Donna will do, the boys will get a kick out of that.

Brandie will let you know in about an hour when we will hit Indy.

[kathrna]

Just entering Asheville, North Carolina now. The view of the mountains are beautiful.

Awwww! We were hoping that you'd be back by on your way up. Ricky and Reece were so looking forward to seeing the boys again, as I was the two of you! Both boys so enjoyed hanging out at DAP TSM party. It was funny to watch them run by to go ride again and again and again and again...

Have safe travels and we all look forward to the next time we see you all again.

--Hushpuppies are my favorite part of the meal!

[dpuck1998]

I just thought that since our trip down to WDW was so nice, that I would write about our trip home.
The first leg of the trip has started out a little rough.
I left behind all my skincare and make-up at Old Key West.
We left Disney world at 2am in the morning on New Year's day.
I drove to Daytona Beach that morning and checked in at a Holiday Inn about 4 am.
It was at this point I realized what I had left behind.
John, being the wonderful husband that he is drove back to Disney that morning after some much needed sleep, so I could get my toiletrie bag.
When we got there, I went in to claim my bag and the woman standing beside me could not believe we had come back for it.
Her words were "My husband would not do that for me", at which time her husband came up beside her, looked at her, she explained, and he said "That would be the day. Have you heard of Wal-Mart?"
I looked at him and said "Not for skin care and make-up" .:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
I am supposed to be driving home as John's licence has expired and he has to re-write, due to holding a DZ licence, but he won't let me.
We were supposed to be home before his birthday! Oops!!:lmao::lmao::lmao:
So off we go!
We stopped at a Cracker Barrel in Florida right near the state line before entering into Georgia, that was at 4:30pm.
I have to say it was great timing as the place got packed quick and there was a line up of people waiting to be seated.
Just a couple of notes here....
1. The food was good.
2. I had something called Hushpuppies which I have never had before.
3. They have an aweful lot of Alan Jackson stuff. What is that about? :confused3
So back in the car we go!
We got off I-95 to get gas in Georgia.
Now I know what you are thinking, Katherine this is not note worthy, but wait for it.... ;)
I look up and there is a billboard advertising a new building in town.
The town is Richmond Hill, Georgia! I know you still don't see, but we are from Richmond Hill, Ontario! WOW!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:
So we take a little drive and snap a few pictures so we can show our friends at home.
Well then we see a police crusier and I make John stop!
The police car was a Charger, nice!:thumbsup2
I walk up and explain to the officer where we are from and could we take a picture of his cruiser. He was very nice and we chatted for a few minutes.
He gave the boys stickers that look like a badge and they say Junior Officer on them well the boys are thrilled. :):)
So we drive some more and make it to our destination for tonight which is Columbia, Sc at another Holiday Inn.
So John has checked the weather and we will be taking the long way home due to about 4" of snow coming right for the route we were going to take through the WV mountains.
Below is a list of places were are going to be going through.
If anyone would like a quick meet just post here, or pm me.

Asheville,NC
Knoxville,TN
Lexington,KY
Cincinnati,OH (Saturday Night) we may try to make Indianapolis late Saturday night.
Indianapolis,IN
Kalamazoo,MI (sort of)
Detroit,MI
London,ON
Kitchener,ON
I am off to bed now, or the skin care and make-up won't help!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Well you have my number if you make it to Kalamazoo! I'm not sure about massive car museum, but the air zoo is awesome. The gilmore car museum is just..ehh...but worth checking out if you are in town.

[katscradle]

Kathy I know. But there will be time again soon. We are thinking of a summer vacation to see some things we just can't do in winter.
Don we do have your #, and John says it is the gilmore car museum. John wants to know if that is the one in the old barns. He says he was there about 20 years ago.

[twokids0204]

I was just checking the boards, and saw your post. It's me - from the Bean Counts. :)

I can't believe you are still there. Must have been quite a vacation.

Just to prepare you for your arrival into the GTA. It snowed ALL DAY yesterday (New Year's day). It is frigidly cold here. Currently -15 Celsius.
Definatley not fit for Floridian's.

Can't wait to hear about your trip in a couple weeks at the next count.

[cdnmickeylover]

Call me when you get home and are rested. It's just a tiny bit colder here than in Florida - esp. today.

We were just thinking about you guys today and wondering where you were so glad that you posted.

Fiona

[georgemoe]

John and Kat. Travel safe.

So when does the Indy drunk dialing start? ;)

[scarlett873]

John and Kat. Travel safe.

So when does the Indy drunk dialing start? ;)

I'm already drinking...black cherry rum and diet coke...

But I don't think we'll see them tonight...so you're safe this time...:rotfl:




BTW...Matthew informed me that during DAP's DATW, I couldn't even form a WORD correctly. Why did you people let me drink that much? :lmao:

[halliesmommy01]

I'm already drinking...black cherry rum and diet coke...

But I don't think we'll see them tonight...so you're safe this time...:rotfl:




BTW...Matthew informed me that during DAP's DATW, I couldn't even form a WORD correctly. Why did you people let me drink that much? :lmao:

I understood you perfectly. Wonder if it was because of my drinks. LOL

Safe travels John and Kat. It was great seeing you guys again.

[kathrna]

Kathy I know. But there will be time again soon. We are thinking of a summer vacation to see some things we just can't do in winter.
Don we do have your #, and John says it is the gilmore car museum. John wants to know if that is the one in the old barns. He says he was there about 20 years ago.

We'll be back in mid-June. So if you're down there, let us know. Hi to the boys!

[dpuck1998]

Kathy I know. But there will be time again soon. We are thinking of a summer vacation to see some things we just can't do in winter.
Don we do have your #, and John says it is the gilmore car museum. John wants to know if that is the one in the old barns. He says he was there about 20 years ago.

yes, it is. If you do plan to stop, might want to make sure they are open. I know they aren't open as much in the winter.

[kevrab]

The Gilmore Car Museum is closed in the winter and opens May 1st.

[katscradle]

I was just checking the boards, and saw your post. It's me - from the Bean Counts. :)

I can't believe you are still there. Must have been quite a vacation.

Just to prepare you for your arrival into the GTA. It snowed ALL DAY yesterday (New Year's day). It is frigidly cold here. Currently -15 Celsius.
Definatley not fit for Floridian's.

Can't wait to hear about your trip in a couple weeks at the next count.

Hey Brian Happy New Year to you and the family!
It has been quite the vacation and I will tell you all about it when I get home.
As for the weather we know it has been unseasonably cold with lots of snow.
We have been adjusting the clothing as we travel home.
We decide to take the long way home and try and avoid any heavy snowfalls during our travels.
What's the date for the next bean count?
This way I can mark it in my calender!

[katscradle]

Call me when you get home and are rested. It's just a tiny bit colder here than in Florida - esp. today.

We were just thinking about you guys today and wondering where you were so glad that you posted.

Fiona

We will be arriving late tomorrow evening!
Will call you this week! :thumbsup2

[katscradle]

I'm already drinking...black cherry rum and diet coke...

But I don't think we'll see them tonight...so you're safe this time...:rotfl:




BTW...Matthew informed me that during DAP's DATW, I couldn't even form a WORD correctly. Why did you people let me drink that much? :lmao:

Let you, I turned around and well you were in fine shape....:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[katscradle]

The Gilmore Car Museum is closed in the winter and opens May 1st.

This will be disappointing for John!
However I am thinking this is a good reason for that summer vacation we have been thinking about.
I want to explore some of states we have been through both on the way to Disney and on the way home.

[krissy2803]

This will be disappointing for John!
However I am thinking this is a good reason for that summer vacation we have been thinking about.
I want to explore some of states we have been through both on the way to Disney and on the way home.

You really should try something a bit more west. Maybe like..umm I dunno..TEXAS! :rolleyes:

[klam_chowder]

Good call skipping Buffalo; from weather warning:

LAKE*EFFECT*SNOW*AND*DETERIORATING*ROADS*WILL*IMPA CT*THE*AREA*TODAY.*THE*SNOW*COULD*BE*HEAVY*AT*TIME S.*EXPECT*AN*ADDITIONAL*3*TO*7*INCHES*TODAY.*THE*C OMBINATION*OF*SNOW*AND*NORTHWEST*WINDS*OF*15*TO*30 *MPH*WILL*CREATE*CONSIDERABLE*BLOWING*AND*DRIFTING *SNOW.*WIND*CHILLS*WILL*BE*ZERO*TO*10*BELOW*TODAY. **IF*YOU*WILL*BE*TRAVELING*ACROSS*THE*REGION*BE*PR EPARED*FOR*RAPID*CHANGES*IN*ROAD*AND*VISIBILITY*CO NDITIONS.

[aGoofyMom]

Good call skipping Buffalo; from weather warning:

LAKE*EFFECT*SNOW*AND*DETERIORATING*ROADS*WILL*IMPA CT*THE*AREA*TODAY.*THE*SNOW*COULD*BE*HEAVY*AT*TIME S.*EXPECT*AN*ADDITIONAL*3*TO*7*INCHES*TODAY.*THE*C OMBINATION*OF*SNOW*AND*NORTHWEST*WINDS*OF*15*TO*30 *MPH*WILL*CREATE*CONSIDERABLE*BLOWING*AND*DRIFTING *SNOW.*WIND*CHILLS*WILL*BE*ZERO*TO*10*BELOW*TODAY. **IF*YOU*WILL*BE*TRAVELING*ACROSS*THE*REGION*BE*PR EPARED*FOR*RAPID*CHANGES*IN*ROAD*AND*VISIBILITY*CO NDITIONS.

Further on this, watch for the lake effect squalls around London too - the Weather Network showed 30-40 cm already on the ground there, with more lake effect today. Wind chills here are -22 now.

[twokids0204]

Hey Brian Happy New Year to you and the family!
It has been quite the vacation and I will tell you all about it when I get home.
As for the weather we know it has been unseasonably cold with lots of snow.
We have been adjusting the clothing as we travel home.
We decide to take the long way home and try and avoid any heavy snowfalls during our travels.
What's the date for the next bean count?
This way I can mark it in my calender!

Jan 15 (I believe).

Drive safe...

[katscradle]

You really should try something a bit more west. Maybe like..umm I dunno..TEXAS! :rolleyes:

Texas will have to wait for the summer trip! ;)
Good call skipping Buffalo; from weather warning:

LAKE*EFFECT*SNOW*AND*DETERIORATING*ROADS*WILL*IMPA CT*THE*AREA*TODAY.*THE*SNOW*COULD*BE*HEAVY*AT*TIME S.*EXPECT*AN*ADDITIONAL*3*TO*7*INCHES*TODAY.*THE*C OMBINATION*OF*SNOW*AND*NORTHWEST*WINDS*OF*15*TO*30 *MPH*WILL*CREATE*CONSIDERABLE*BLOWING*AND*DRIFTING *SNOW.*WIND*CHILLS*WILL*BE*ZERO*TO*10*BELOW*TODAY. **IF*YOU*WILL*BE*TRAVELING*ACROSS*THE*REGION*BE*PR EPARED*FOR*RAPID*CHANGES*IN*ROAD*AND*VISIBILITY*CO NDITIONS.

I we decide not to go back through Buffalo! Thank you for letting us know. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Further on this, watch for the lake effect squalls around London too - the Weather Network showed 30-40 cm already on the ground there, with more lake effect today. Wind chills here are -22 now.

This should not be too bad depending on the winds.
The Thule we have on top of the car really effects the driving when it's windy. It's pretty cold here already so we are getting used to the cold, as much as one person can get used to it!
Please keep us posted on the weather conditions as we head north!
I am checking in on the boards every hour or so, this is going to be a great help to us! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[AnneR]

Safe travels today John and Katherine! I'll be tracking your progress.

[katscradle]

Jan 15 (I believe).

Drive safe...

Thank you, and we will drive safe. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2
If the weather gets too bad we will just stop and continue on tomorrow.
I am sure the school is going to be impressed that the boys will not be there for the first day back after the break.:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[AnneR]

Thank you, and we will drive safe. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2
If the weather gets too bad we will just stop and continue on tomorrow.
I am sure the school is going to be impressed that the boys will not be there for the first day back after the break.:lmao::lmao::lmao:

My girls are so jealous of the length of break your boys have had - plus they got to spend it in Disney.

Of course they have been off for two weeks and are going stir crazy.:laughing::laughing:

[katscradle]

Safe travels today John and Katherine! I'll be tracking your progress.

Thanks Anne! Sorry we missed you this time, but there will be more trips in future. :)
As I said in my prior post, helping with weather updates is going to be a great help. With the carrier on top of the car we have no radio for weather updates. So I will be checking in here and posting our location as we go.

Please post weather updates here!!!!

[airman]

right now for your east side of Michigan I94 leg of the trip, it is very cold (14), but the sun is out and the wind finally stopped, should be clear driving.

[kevrab]

This will be disappointing for John!
However I am thinking this is a good reason for that summer vacation we have been thinking about.
I want to explore some of states we have been through both on the way to Disney and on the way home.

http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/

Here is the website for Gilmore Car Museum. I'm not really into car museums and car shows but it is a very nice place with a huge selection of cars. It's located about 30-45 minutes from the Lake Michigan town of South Haven which has nice free beaches. There are other nice lake towns in the area also (i.e. Saugatuck, Douglas,etc.)

[cdnmickeylover]

Weather update at home - it's cold here. Freezing cold. Freezing, freezing cold. Toronto has a cold advisory til further notice. Unloading the car is not going to be a thrill. :goodvibes

Safe travels.

[aGoofyMom]

I haven't found a website with highway conditions for the interstates like we get for the 400 series up here but the Weather Network is showing the 401 to be snow covered from just east of Chatham to London. I just talked to a co-worker who drove in from London this morning...she confirms, snow covered on the 401 with some cross wind. Visibility should be ok, but they have been dumped on so far this weekend.

drive safe!

[katscradle]

Weather update at home - it's cold here. Freezing cold. Freezing, freezing cold. Toronto has a cold advisory til further notice. Unloading the car is not going to be a thrill. :goodvibes

Safe travels.

Thanks Fiona, but it's John's job to unpack the car!

[katscradle]

Thanks Donna can you give me another weather update tonight?
Congrats on post count of 1400.

[aGoofyMom]

Thanks Donna can you give me another weather update tonight?
Congrats on post count of 1400.

Didn't even notice the 1400!

expect conditions to remain as posted or get worse. The pattern of the squalls hasn't changed much over the weekend. Yes, this is how much I watch the weather on work days. It passes the time and keeps you ready for what hits or misses. Speaking of which - gotta get ready & head out. It is snowing where I am, but that could be traces of Hamilton's squalls...I am fairly close to them. :upsidedow

[katscradle]

It's 6pm and we are on I-69 heading north. We just stopped and had dinner with Brandie & Matt, it was wonderful! According to the GPS we should be in MI in 3 hours.

[AnneR]

I hope the weather holds for you. When do you expect to be home?

[katscradle]

I hope the weather holds for you. When do you expect to be home?


We figure we have about another 9 hours of driving. We don't know if we will do it all tonight or if we will stop and do some tomorrow.

[AnneR]

Drive carefully - you want to arrive home in one piece.

[twokids0204]

We figure we have about another 9 hours of driving. We don't know if we will do it all tonight or if we will stop and do some tomorrow.

I would 100% undoubtedly STOP FOR THE NIGHT. The weather here is TERRIBLE. It has not stopped snowing all day. I went to the Grocery Store and the car was sliding all over the place. Plows are just coming out, I am sure the highways are a bit cleaner, but it is still a SLOW move.

[aGoofyMom]

We figure we have about another 9 hours of driving. We don't know if we will do it all tonight or if we will stop and do some tomorrow.

The squalls are supposed to clear late tonight or tomorrow morning. I would suggest you stop no later than Windsor for the night. There are whiteouts and the squalls are dumping about 6 inches every 6 hours or so.
It will take them a while to clear the roads as they have been pounded all weekend

[kevrab]

I-69 North to 94 and 94 into Detroit should be clear. We've had clear weather the last two days here in this part of MI.

[katscradle]

Thanks everyone for the updates.

[Madi100]

BTW...Matthew informed me that during DAP's DATW, I couldn't even form a WORD correctly. Why did you people let me drink that much? :lmao:

Tell Matthew that I was with you the whole night, and I thought you talking was wonderful!

This will be disappointing for John!
However I am thinking this is a good reason for that summer vacation we have been thinking about.
I want to explore some of states we have been through both on the way to Disney and on the way home.

Iowa is a good place to visit :)

Thanks everyone for the updates.

Safe travels, Katherine!!

[katscradle]

Thank you Nicole!
Right now we are in Marshall, MI

[jeanigor]

Thank you Nicole!
Right now we are in Marshall, MI

That means I should leave in about a half an hour

[dpuck1998]

Thank you Nicole!
Right now we are in Marshall, MI

You can be at my door in 45 mins, I might be sleeping by then however ;)

[jeanigor]

You can be at my door in 45 mins, I might be sleeping by then however ;)

i think they are coming east...i am meeting them for an American double double soon.

[katscradle]

You can be at my door in 45 mins, I might be sleeping by then however ;)

Well if you might be sleeping I better not knock. LOL!

[georgemoe]

I'm already drinking...black cherry rum and diet coke...

But I don't think we'll see them tonight...so you're safe this time...:rotfl:

BTW...Matthew informed me that during DAP's DATW, I couldn't even form a WORD correctly. Why did you people let me drink that much? :lmao:

Tell Matthew that I was with you the whole night, and I thought you talking was wonderful!

Iowa is a good place to visit :)

Safe travels, Katherine!!

Well there you go! You're good Brandie! :lmao:

[katscradle]

i think they are coming east...i am meeting them for an American double double soon.

I can't wait!
East on I-94 right now we are passing grass lake.

[Madi100]

Well there you go! You're good Brandie! :lmao:

Yep. :)

[katscradle]

i think they are coming east...i am meeting them for an American double double soon.

I can't wait!
East on I-94 right now we are passing Zeeb road

[WebmasterKathy]

Y'all are making good time!!! Enjoy your dinner with Todd.

It was great to meet you and John at DAP, Katherine! I'll see you on the boat next December (unless you road trip to Texas sometime!)

[katscradle]

Y'all are making good time!!! Enjoy your dinner with Todd.

It was great to meet you and John at DAP, Katherine! I'll see you on the boat next December (unless you road trip to Texas sometime!)

Texas could very well happen, but first I need to visit with a friend in MA and another friend in Iowa then to Aspen then I can think about Texas. :lmao::lmao::lmao:
It was great to meet you as well, and we are looking forward to seeing you again.
John and I have been giving some consideration to a summer driving trip to see some of the lovely parts of the big beautiful country when it is a bit warmer. :rotfl2::rotfl2:
A few things would have to happen before we could do this and I am not sure it can happen this year.

[Becx N Gav]

Wow sounds like a great road trip :thumbsup2 Hope you make it back ok, if it's as cold as it has been here (I'm guessing it's much colder) it can't be fun. You should get a map of the States and mark off all the places you've gone to, what a great experience for your boys :goodvibes

[DVCsince02]

Thinking of you! Safe travels!!

[tlcoke]

Sorry we couldn't work out the jaunt through Louisville. Maybe next time, otherwise I will see you next December on the cruise.

Glad you were able to see Brandie & Matt in Indy and Todd in Detroit.

Safe Travels the rest of your trip home.

[OKW Lover]

Texas could very well happen, but first I need to visit with a friend in MA...

Oh - mini-meet coming on!

[georgemoe]

Oh - mini-meet coming on!

Sounds coastal to me! :cool1:

[jeanigor]

Oh - mini-meet coming on!

Sounds coastal to me! :cool1:

I want in!

[katscradle]

Wow sounds like a great road trip :thumbsup2 Hope you make it back ok, if it's as cold as it has been here (I'm guessing it's much colder) it can't be fun. You should get a map of the States and mark off all the places you've gone to, what a great experience for your boys :goodvibes

That is what we are planning on doing, then we will let them take it to school and show there classmates. :thumbsup2

[katscradle]

Thanks Jen!
Tracey when we do make our trip down again we will definately get together.

[katscradle]

Sounds coastal to me! :cool1:
You know where we will be heading. I have to get my Jorge fix! LOL!!!!

[katscradle]

[QUOTE=jeanigor;]I want in![/QUOTE

You got it, sweetheart!

[katscradle]

Right now we are about 3 miles from the border.

[3guysandagal]

After lunch at Denny's we are now
BACK IN CANADA!!!

[cdnmickeylover]

Yeah - free healthcare for all!!! (Couldn't resist as when we cross the border Jim always says well I can now have a heart attack and it won't cost anything!)

Still cold here but the weather is clear. There were some snow flurries flying around but we were out this morning and the driving was fine.

[jeanigor]

After lunch at Denny's we are now
BACK IN CANADA!!!

Glad you could partake in one last American institution before returning home.:goodvibes

[katscradle]

We are about 30 minutes from meeting up with Donna. We will have a little visit and then back on the road. I am figuring we gave about a 3 hour drive before getting home.

[Dodie]

Just look at that ABD countdown, Katherine!!!! :woohoo:

[katscradle]

Just look at that ABD countdown, Katherine!!!! :woohoo:

I will when I get home tonight. I see it has been moving along, but I have had spotty service the last day or two. So it's all I can do to keep up with this thread.
Being back in Canada my service is fantastic!

[aGoofyMom]

It was good to see you again!

And now that you have seen how little I do at work...:rolleyes1

Have a safe ending to your journey!