Looks like I'll be heading off to the Great Midwest the middle of next week. The folks will celebrate 50 years together and my distaff sibs are putting together a shindig for it. I have the time, and if I ignore some of the bills (I'm paid ahead on all of them anyway) I have the cash, so I'm going to show up for it.
Current plans are to head west on 40 from Raleigh and overnight in Millington TN, then head north and further west from there. Yes, I know that it's farther than going through the Peoples Republic of Illinois but going the route I've chosen means I don't have to stop at the Indiana border to disarm and then drive unarmed through St Louis.
I'm thinking really hard on riding the pony. It's not really Mustang weather in the midwest right now and the Scooby's AWD would definitely be more suited for this time of year. But they do have a few paved roads in Iowa, and they do know a thing or two about snow removal there, so I should be OK.
Either way I'm looking forward to the trip. I need a break, and it's been a while since I've seen the folks. I really need to get out there more often, they aren't getting any younger and now that I'm the only one left out this far it's better that I do the traveling these days instead of them.
No one has told Mom. I think she'll be pleasantly surprised.
Getting There
10 months ago
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Bring your long undies, it's chilly. If you're near Cedar Rapids and interested in a meet up, drop me a note. Safe travels.
Clarinda, in the southwest corner, but hoping to travel up to see my uncle in Cedar Rapids (I was born there, BTW, parents lived in Shellsburg at the time).
Ha! My son-in-law is from Shellsburg - a Rudd by name. His mom and family is still there, his dad has passed. They're having their Christmas today. It's only about 7 miles from where I live. If time permits and the blogger gods allow - drop a note or give me a call. Phone numbers are on the company web page. Regardless, safe travels and enjoy the family time.
Thanks Bill, I'll let you know if I'm going to be in the area.
I work with a Rudd, but I'm pretty sure he's not from Shellsburg.
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