Proposed Route
This route is just under 2,400 miles.
Category Archives: General
In the Planning Stage
Well, it’s another year and another road trip with the gang. This year we are planning a trip through the northwestern states. Over the next several months we’ll be looking at routes, places to see and general plans for the … Continue reading →
Home at Last!
I road 456 miles today. I was like a horse heading for the barn. It was sweet to cross the Utah border, and drive through Arches National Park. It almost brought a tear to my eye. As I pulled up … Continue reading →
Home at Last!
I road 456 miles today. I was like a horse heading for the barn. It was sweet to cross the Utah border, and drive through Arches National Park. It almost brought a tear to my eye. As I pulled up … Continue reading →
A Random Day of Random Things
Left Amarillo, Texas this morning with the temperature in the 30’s, so I adorned myself with my heated clothing (socks, gloves, jacket liner and pant liner), so I kept pretty warm. The temperatures started warming up west of Albuquerque, so … Continue reading →
A Random Day of Random Things
Left Amarillo, Texas this morning with the temperature in the 30’s, so I adorned myself with my heated clothing (socks, gloves, jacket liner and pant liner), so I kept pretty warm. The temperatures started warming up west of Albuquerque, so … Continue reading →
Route 66 – Revisited
As I awoke this morning, the weather was beautiful, my body was rested, and I was yearning for a trip down “route 66.” I hooked up with the famous highway just outside of Oklahoma City, taking a nostalgic stroll into … Continue reading →
Route 66 – Revisited
As I awoke this morning, the weather was beautiful, my body was rested, and I was yearning for a trip down “route 66.” I hooked up with the famous highway just outside of Oklahoma City, taking a nostalgic stroll into … Continue reading →
Didn’t See Elvis, But Saw A Lot Of Nothing
Woke up this morning to fog and drove in it for about 150 miles. It wasn’t too soupy, so I felt somewhat safe. But, before leaving Memphis, I headed down to Graceland to see if Elvis was there. Unfortunately, they … Continue reading →
Didn’t See Elvis, But Saw A Lot Of Nothing
Woke up this morning to fog and drove in it for about 150 miles. It wasn’t too soupy, so I felt somewhat safe. But, before leaving Memphis, I headed down to Graceland to see if Elvis was there. Unfortunately, they … Continue reading →
Has Anyone Seen Elvis Lately?
This morning, peeking out my window I was hoping for dryness, but my hopes were dashed–more rain. So I drove in the rain for about two hours, when the rain stopped, the fog rolled in. I finally decided to pull … Continue reading →
Has Anyone Seen Elvis Lately?
This morning, peeking out my window I was hoping for dryness, but my hopes were dashed–more rain. So I drove in the rain for about two hours, when the rain stopped, the fog rolled in. I finally decided to pull … Continue reading →
More on the Stones, then on to Tennessee
This morning I attended church at the Pilot Mountain Ward. As soon as I entered the building, I was greeted by several people welcoming me to church and inquiring about my situation. By the time I had reached my seat … Continue reading →
More on the Stones, then on to Tennessee
This morning I attended church at the Pilot Mountain Ward. As soon as I entered the building, I was greeted by several people welcoming me to church and inquiring about my situation. By the time I had reached my seat … Continue reading →
Back to my Roots…and the Town of Mayberry
Leaving Orangeburg, SC this morning, I set my GPS for Pilot Mountain, NC, the roots of my Stone line. It was here that my 4th great grandfather, Enoch Stone, owned a plantation and worked it with slaves. I wasn’t sure … Continue reading →
Back to my Roots…and the Town of Mayberry
Leaving Orangeburg, SC this morning, I set my GPS for Pilot Mountain, NC, the roots of my Stone line. It was here that my 4th great grandfather, Enoch Stone, owned a plantation and worked it with slaves. I wasn’t sure … Continue reading →
Headed North, up the East Coast
After seeing Penny off at the Daytona Beach Airport (Which was hard to do), I headed north, up the east coast, leaving behind a comfortable 80 degree temperature. The further north I road, the colder it got. After traveling about … Continue reading →
Headed North, up the East Coast
After seeing Penny off at the Daytona Beach Airport (Which was hard to do), I headed north, up the east coast, leaving behind a comfortable 80 degree temperature. The further north I road, the colder it got. After traveling about … Continue reading →
Thirty Three Years and Still in Love
Today we celebrated 33 years of marriage. We spent the day cruising along the Florida coast. The temperature was in the 80’s. We explored an old lighthouse. We climbed 257 stairs to the top. A good workout to the top. … Continue reading →
Thirty Three Years and Still in Love
Today we celebrated 33 years of marriage. We spent the day cruising along the Florida coast. The temperature was in the 80’s. We explored an old lighthouse. We climbed 257 stairs to the top. A good workout to the top. … Continue reading →