Road Trip 2010, Our Trip Home!

[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" .
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!!
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?
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!!!!!
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!
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!

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...




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?

 

[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...




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?

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!

 

[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...




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?

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

 

[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!

 

[klam_chowder]

Good call skipping Buffalo; from weather warning:

LAKE*EFFECT*SNOW*AND*DETERIORATING*ROADS*WILL*IMPACT*THE*AREA*TODAY.*THE*SNOW*COULD*BE*HEAVY*AT*TIMES.*EXPECT*AN*ADDITIONAL*3*TO*7*INCHES*TODAY.*THE*COMBINATION*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*PREPARED*FOR*RAPID*CHANGES*IN*ROAD*AND*VISIBILITY*CONDITIONS.

 

[aGoofyMom]

Good call skipping Buffalo; from weather warning:

LAKE*EFFECT*SNOW*AND*DETERIORATING*ROADS*WILL*IMPACT*THE*AREA*TODAY.*THE*SNOW*COULD*BE*HEAVY*AT*TIMES.*EXPECT*AN*ADDITIONAL*3*TO*7*INCHES*TODAY.*THE*COMBINATION*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*PREPARED*FOR*RAPID*CHANGES*IN*ROAD*AND*VISIBILITY*CONDITIONS.

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...