Day Three – June 20, 2018 – on the way to Barbara’s in Pittsburgh


Day Three – June 20, 2018 – on the way to Barbara’s in Pittsburgh

Happy Birthday, Barbara!!

I’ve just discovered that blogger won’t let me edit anything I’ve already posted – so please excuse any typos and oversights!!

We’re hoping to get on the road around seven, or, as Roddy says, sometime between five and ten, this morning.  We do a pretty good job and are out the door around seven thirty.  Today there will nothing but driving, because we’re heading to Pittsburg and that’s about a twelve-hour drive! 

The idea is to drive for an hour or two, then stop for breakfast at Cracker Barrel.  They don’t have Bob Evans’ banana bread, but the biscuits are good and Betsy gets catfish with her eggs!

Back on the road and I continue to see wild mimosa trees growing along the side of the road.  So beautiful!!  And there’s a deer just dashing into the woods.

On and on we go.  One of stop is at the Tennessee Welcome Station, which is much cooler than I would have expected!




The Brisk iced tea with lemon should just say "sugar water"!

Paula seems to be about a hundred and two.


What happens when you don't take that second just-in-case shot!




Betsy caught me this time!
Each gas stop has a restroom break and but not all restroom breaks include gas!  We fill up faster than the car empties!

Mountains!!

I just love mountains!


There’s another deer!

At another stop there are two ladies walking their rescue dogs.  One is very protective and, even though I’m about ten feet away, he goes into his “You better stay away!” routine.

  

As the day wears on the tummies start to growl we stop at Subway for the Wednesday special.  It’s turkey breast, if you’re interested!!

One of the world's largest rebel flags!

Oh!!  Real rocks!!






Driving through West Virginia is less wonderful than the rest of the trip.  There is a lot of construction and one-land travel.  At one point we even have to get off the interstate altogether and take a lengthy detour.  The man with the uniform and gun seemed quite sure we needed to do this!


Heavy mists rising.

Evening approaches and with it come flash-flood warnings! There is rain, but it’s not too awful.  Easy for me to say since I’m not driving!!  

We've been listening to Carl Hiaasen's Razor Girl and we wrap up the story before we get into Pittsburgh, which is great!  We don't have to remember the plot line until we're back on the road on Saturday!

It’s still drizzling as we arrive at Barbara’s house.  Skye comes out to help us unload and we bring in everything.  Out comes the Catoo wine and with hugs all around we are home, at least for a couple of days.  Jim has created a wonder-thing!  It has blinking traveling lights that change color and are reflected in a variety of mirrors.  It’s remarkably cool – and hard to describe.  Eventually I’ll get a photo.

Ginger sent us a photo of the completed Earth Loom!!
 I get the comfy couch and have zero trouble getting to sleep!! I don't even hear the mantle clock!

Comments

  1. Betsy KingJune 21, 2018 at 8:23 AM

    Definitely it was a long drive, but the company was great.

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  2. CourtenayJune 21, 2018 at 2:29 PM

    What s great road trip book! Just don’t get any ideas on using the razor like Razor Girl. Mellow and marvelous trip so far. Thanks for letting me hitch a ride.

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  3. GingerJune 21, 2018 at 9:35 PM

    For a day on the road, you sure found beauty! The earth weaving got flowers later. I'll send you a picture.

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    1. mama dragonJune 22, 2018 at 5:55 AM

      I heard a photography instructor tell his students that you can always find something to shoot. Sometimes that's harder than others!! I can't wait to see the newest iteration of the earth weaving!

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