I will be traveling this winter with my 21 year old Grandson, Nick. He is Steve and Tracie's youngest son and he just graduated from his first two years of college and is taking the winter off to travel. First time away from home. This should be an experience. We'll see who makes it home in April😁We started out this morning with packing Nick's stuff and hooking up the Jeep and we were on the road by 10:30.
First large city was the state capital, Springfield, home of President Abe Lincoln.Yuma is already wanting to go home!😒We took the I-270 bypass around St. Louis but still caught the Arch from a distance.Crossed over the Mississippi River into Missouri.Made one stop for diesel and then made it to our destination at the Conway rest area around 5:30. Six hours is long enough for our first day. We're ready to eat something and call it a day. Hope tomorrow goes as smoothly.
How exciting for both of you! I hope you fellas have an amazing winter together. Nick you are in for a treat as your grandfather journeys to some fantastic places. Enjoy!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope so too. This gives me a reason to back to all the places I said I would not do again :}
DeleteGlad your first day went so well! Good pictures of crossing into Missouri. By the way, Nick is not only Steve and Tracie's "youngest" son, but their only one - and only child! 😅
ReplyDeleteHave a great day tomorrow! You just missed a brief rain shower here this morning. Good night, Guys!
You're right! Hope tomorrow goes as well. We had a little sprinkle around Lincoln but then the sun came out and warmed things up. Saw motorcycles and a Mustang with the top down today.
DeleteI had forgot you were leaving today. Time flies. All the best in your travels you guys.
ReplyDeleteSeemed like forever but today is the day. Thanks Al.
DeleteThat's awesome. What an adventure. I was hoping the good news was that Dolly would be traveling with you for awhile. But this will be fun too. Praying that God's angels travel with you. Elva
ReplyDeleteThank you Elva. Not to be with Dolly, but it will be a great adventure for Nick.
DeleteThat's a great start Doug, it'll be a different trip for you I bet. Enjoy! Gord.
ReplyDeleteYes it will. Thanks Gord.
ReplyDeleteHow much fun it will for some male bonding with your grandson as you share your love and adventures in the desert southwest!
ReplyDeleteENJOY!
Thanks Jeff.
DeleteWelcome back!! We thought we should have brought our granddaughter with us this year but it would have meant home schooling her and I don't think gramps is smart enough for that. Safe travels!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorne. Glad I don't have to do that.
DeleteGreat to see you are on your way and that your grandson is coming with you. Safe travels and hope we see you soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. We're moving right along. In Weatherford tonight at Walmart.
DeleteI hope he likes crackers for breakfast!! Just sayn ......
ReplyDeleteNick has his own healthy food diet. Nothing like mine 😄
ReplyDeleteYay!! ♪ ♪ On the road again ♫♫
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy it panned out with your Grandson. It will be great for all 3 of you! :)
Thanks Patsy. Should be fun. Hopefully we will meet this winter.
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