Well, it's Monday night and I did the last 500 miles today- almost 10 hours of driving. The trip to Atlanta was a total of 2050 miles- round trip. Needless to say, I don't want to drive ANYWHERE tomorrow- except maybe to the reflexology place in Selden. But, that's it.
I have a ton of things to catch up on. But, as soon as I can I'm going to start working on my book proposal. Wish me luck!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Still not home
Well, it's Sunday night and I made it as far north as Virginia. I'm taking I-81 and had to stop in Gate City, VA to visit my Grandfather's grave. I also wanted to have a short visit with my cousin Judy, who I met a few months ago. Hanging out with her and her husband made me feel a little better. They have a yard filled with goats, so the fun never ends.
I LOVE driving through Scott County. I don't know what it is exactly- the mountains, hills, streams, etc.... but the old houses and barns REALLY get to me. It's like the past and present together in a beautiful backdrop. I just wanted to walk around and take pictures- but then I would never get home.
Tomorrow I have about 500 miles to drive. I'm looking forward to being home, again. I have so much to do. Thanks to Michelle and my Dad for watching Michael. It's weird to travel without him. Every time I see a McDonalds I want to yell "Look Michael!". It is nice though to have about 20% of the bags and boxes from the big trip. I can see out the back!
Well, if you are still reading this blog- thanks. I don't think my trip is ever going to end :)
I LOVE driving through Scott County. I don't know what it is exactly- the mountains, hills, streams, etc.... but the old houses and barns REALLY get to me. It's like the past and present together in a beautiful backdrop. I just wanted to walk around and take pictures- but then I would never get home.
Tomorrow I have about 500 miles to drive. I'm looking forward to being home, again. I have so much to do. Thanks to Michelle and my Dad for watching Michael. It's weird to travel without him. Every time I see a McDonalds I want to yell "Look Michael!". It is nice though to have about 20% of the bags and boxes from the big trip. I can see out the back!
Well, if you are still reading this blog- thanks. I don't think my trip is ever going to end :)
Friday, September 5, 2008
Back on the Road
Well, I'm back on the road, heading down to Atlanta for my friend Cathy's memorial service. She was a good friend from college. Here are some pictures from her wedding that I took back in 2001. Cathy had cervical cancer that spread throughout her body. I'll write more when I can- thanks..... Christine
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
We're Home!!!! (September 1st)
At approximately 9:30pm on Monday, September 1st, Michael and I arrived home in Middle Island NY after about 9 hours of driving.
More info to come
More info to come
Day 70-- Labor Day in Jamestown, NY
This day we actually headed back to the west to visit my friend from college, Rich. We met in TV production classes and share a goofy sense of humor. I hadn’t seen Rich since 1993, when he visited me in Va Beach. Rich and his wife and their three kids live near Chattaqua lake in the Jamestown area.
The ride there was pretty easy and took about 3 hours. I thought it was going to be flat, like Buffalo. But, it was hilly, but not hard to drive- perfect combination. We got to Rich’s house around 3pm. They were having a BBQ. Michael played with the little kids while I joined in on a game of whiffle ball. I then pulled out my camera and got some shots.
Then Rich drove Michael and I around the area. I was pretty impressed. It’s a nice area. If the winters weren’t so harsh, I could see living there. Well, I could say that about a lot of places - LOL.
At sunset, Rich and his mom joined us at this Labor Day festival. We watched this incredible fireworks display. At first Michael wanted to go into the car, but then he was ok with it- thank goodness. It’s so much fun doing things like the Balloon Festival and Labor Day Festival with friends. We don’t do too much of that stuff on Long Island.
I’m glad we came upstate. I almost drove home the other day. Tomorrow, Monday is our last day of driving. I hope to get home Monday night. School starts on Wednesday. I’m going to sleep for a day or two before I get back to the real world. I can’t believe the trip is almost over. But, I’m ready to go home. But, I do want to take another trip soon- it might be a short one. But, I really do enjoy being on the road. I’m glad Michael does too.
(pictures to come)
The ride there was pretty easy and took about 3 hours. I thought it was going to be flat, like Buffalo. But, it was hilly, but not hard to drive- perfect combination. We got to Rich’s house around 3pm. They were having a BBQ. Michael played with the little kids while I joined in on a game of whiffle ball. I then pulled out my camera and got some shots.
Then Rich drove Michael and I around the area. I was pretty impressed. It’s a nice area. If the winters weren’t so harsh, I could see living there. Well, I could say that about a lot of places - LOL.
At sunset, Rich and his mom joined us at this Labor Day festival. We watched this incredible fireworks display. At first Michael wanted to go into the car, but then he was ok with it- thank goodness. It’s so much fun doing things like the Balloon Festival and Labor Day Festival with friends. We don’t do too much of that stuff on Long Island.
I’m glad we came upstate. I almost drove home the other day. Tomorrow, Monday is our last day of driving. I hope to get home Monday night. School starts on Wednesday. I’m going to sleep for a day or two before I get back to the real world. I can’t believe the trip is almost over. But, I’m ready to go home. But, I do want to take another trip soon- it might be a short one. But, I really do enjoy being on the road. I’m glad Michael does too.
(pictures to come)
Day 69-- Balloon Festival- Upstate NY
We got up late and hung out until about 2pm and then took off for the Balloon Festival in Dansville, NY. It was Ken, Donna, Me and Michael and the three kids. We drove through the Finger Lakes area which includes many vinyards. It’s a beautiful area (especially in the summer). Small towns, historical buildings, docks, boats and even Amish and/or Mennonites. You see horse drawn wagons all the time. Many of these people are farmers and a lot of the surrounding land is used for farming.
Anyway, the festival was so much fun. I wasn’t expecting that. I thought we were just watching balloons go up. They had a kid’s play section with those slides that blow up. We got the unlimited ride bracelet (of course) and the kids played for HOURS. Michael got a little upset when a kid cut him in line, but for the most part, the kids were great.
The balloons looked beautiful across the sky. The weather was perfect.
Anyway, the festival was so much fun. I wasn’t expecting that. I thought we were just watching balloons go up. They had a kid’s play section with those slides that blow up. We got the unlimited ride bracelet (of course) and the kids played for HOURS. Michael got a little upset when a kid cut him in line, but for the most part, the kids were great.
The balloons looked beautiful across the sky. The weather was perfect.
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