Had a nice drive through GA to TN, then the road looped back south into GA, then back to TN, so I am going to count that as an extra State crossing on the list for the trip.
The leaves are really turning up here and we saw a flock of Geese heading south. We are now driving in the hills and crossing some big rivers. We had to join the truckers in the extra truck lane in low gear inching our way up the steep hills, and being careful with our speed on the way down. I am tailing the truckers watching their moves and learning. Seems our performance is about the same as theirs. They seem to consider us as a "Trucker" allowing room for us to pull in and overall being considerate us of us - Thanks Guys!
Lots of farms; it looks like they are harvesting soy beans.
Nashville was a nightmare!
Heavy traffic, construction, GPS lady got confused, I got confused, a solar flare rendered the other drivers mindless, and we missed a turn. Made a U turn then, because of the construction, the turn to the road we wanted was blocked, so we had to drive back to town cross the river, U turn, back across the river north on 65 straight into a traffic jam. We did get on the correct road in the end without ending up in the river or the morgue.
Heavy traffic, construction, GPS lady got confused, I got confused, a solar flare rendered the other drivers mindless, and we missed a turn. Made a U turn then, because of the construction, the turn to the road we wanted was blocked, so we had to drive back to town cross the river, U turn, back across the river north on 65 straight into a traffic jam. We did get on the correct road in the end without ending up in the river or the morgue.
Just north of Nashville we stopped for lunch at this Mexican place. Didn't look like much but the food was really good and the tables, chairs, and booths were all hand made!
Again, trying to maneuver and park the truck is a big problem. I'm having to back this rig in and out of gas stations, grocery stores, but the hotels are setup for RVs so they are OK.
Stopped in Marion, Illinois to get fuel and do some shopping.
OMG! The Land Of The Zombies!!!!!! Police Harrasment!!!
OMG! The Land Of The Zombies!!!!!! Police Harrasment!!!
At the only gas station - I had to back the rig in with utter morons getting in the way and staring at the Smart Car like it was a space ship that just landed.
Finally got in and they had just installed the new TVs in the pumps, that all gas stations now have, just to piss me off, and the pump payment system would not work, (but I could watch CNN at the pump which I have always considered a mark of a truly advanced society), so I had to go inside and pay, answer all their questions about the Smart Car, and explain where the States of Florida and Oregon are. I need to remeber to bring a globe with me. Child please.
Finally got in and they had just installed the new TVs in the pumps, that all gas stations now have, just to piss me off, and the pump payment system would not work, (but I could watch CNN at the pump which I have always considered a mark of a truly advanced society), so I had to go inside and pay, answer all their questions about the Smart Car, and explain where the States of Florida and Oregon are. I need to remeber to bring a globe with me. Child please.
It's gets better, or worse. ..
We finally find a grocery store, which was great, but found out they didn't sell beer, or wine, or rum, which was bad.
I stopped a guy and he told me there was a liqueur store down the road, so off we went.
We hand not planned, nor put into the budget just how much alcohol it required to cross the State of Illinois.
OK, now we have to add police harassment to the day. Yes I know that I'm sticking out a bit I to the intersection, no I'm not running a red light, but I'm trying to get this trailer out of everyones way. After some words between us and the cop in the intersection, I think he either be belived my story, or Rose gave him "The Look" and he got scared and drove off. You married guys know "The Look" scares me, too.
We finally find a grocery store, which was great, but found out they didn't sell beer, or wine, or rum, which was bad.
I stopped a guy and he told me there was a liqueur store down the road, so off we went.
We hand not planned, nor put into the budget just how much alcohol it required to cross the State of Illinois.
OK, now we have to add police harassment to the day. Yes I know that I'm sticking out a bit I to the intersection, no I'm not running a red light, but I'm trying to get this trailer out of everyones way. After some words between us and the cop in the intersection, I think he either be belived my story, or Rose gave him "The Look" and he got scared and drove off. You married guys know "The Look" scares me, too.
Finally got to the the liquor store, and our jaws dropped at the prices - double that of Florida.
We decided it may be possible to share a bottle, but it has never been attempted before in a marriage and could lead to a speedy divorce.
We made a small comment about the prices at the register and the guy made a small grunting animal sound.
We decided it may be possible to share a bottle, but it has never been attempted before in a marriage and could lead to a speedy divorce.
We made a small comment about the prices at the register and the guy made a small grunting animal sound.
I thought we were in the clear after leaving the property and checking for tailing or hiding zombies, when the guy decided that there was no reason to stop a car for a pedestrian, as this is America I guess. He seemed puzzled why I should be a tad upset about his driving.
We got up to the hotel, still in Illinois, still looking over my shoulder for those zombies, and the guy by the desk was great.
So maybe Illinois is not a scene from "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" after all.
I'll let you know when we get to Missouri.
So maybe Illinois is not a scene from "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" after all.
I'll let you know when we get to Missouri.
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