Thursday, December 12, 2013

1150 Miles

Al was talking about a grueling 9 hour 450 mile drive over on his site today, and I couldn't help but wonder what he would think of my drive.....

You see, it is 15 degrees outside tonight here and the grass and leaves are all frozen and brown.....    Kansas...... Yep, I'm back in Kansas....

I turned the heat up to 68 when I got here at 7 PM, and it has run on continuously ever since..  And its midnight now....  It was set at 55 when I came in....

We are to have a sunny day tomorrow, but cold...  And then on Friday it is to warm up a little which will bring on a snow storm......

I have been watching the weather here, and cursing my bad tooth for not letting me leave Arizona...  I was trying to be good on Monday and sit and bear the remaining pain....  But it was getting better....

So on Tuesday when I determined that I had an envelope of weather all the way from there to here, I tossed the stuff in the Jeep and lit out....  Longer term readers know how I am about these things......   Get a wild hair and I'm outa here...

The sun was shining brightly as I climbed out of Mesa for Payson, but it was suddenly in the 40s..    Over the mountain it was 25 on top...  Gas stop in Holbrook, and then again in Albuquerque...

I stayed Tuesday night in Tucumcari, NM....  The Rodeway Inn accepts dogs, but I never even mentioned Biscuit, cause they like to charge extra...  She sleeps under the covers with you, so I know she isn't messing on the floor... LOL.

Today I was on the road by 8AM, but that turned into 9 the moment I crossed into the pan handle of Texas...  We ate lunch in Liberal, Kansas and drove the rest of the afternoon...

Its about 21 hours all told, and 1150 miles....  The Jeep got about 19 miles per gallon, which is about normal for the four wheel drive vehicle...

My tooth was still causing me to take the tylenol last night, and I think I will take some more here in a few minutes, but for the most part its much better...  Well for now anyway until I have to go back again when I'm back in Arizona.....

I had to go over to Wal Mart a few moments ago, as I have absolutely no groceries in fridge....  Not even a cracker....LOL

Retired Rod

7 comments:

  1. I didn't realize you were leaving so soon. I was going to call and say goodbye and wish you a Merry Christmas. But I'm glad you're there safe and sound. We got up to 70 today but it was windy which made it not so nice. Sure wish your mouth would quit hurting. We'll have to plan lunch with Gordon and Juanita when you get back.

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  2. Glad you found that "window of opportunity" in which to travel. I used to drive from Asheville to Sacramento & back during the winter, and normally was pretty fortunate in staying between storms and weather systems. I hope you have the same good luck on your way back to AZ after the holidays.

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  3. Good job, Rod !!! Made it back to KC in one piece with Biscuit along on the long ride .... Hope you can relax for the holidays with your family .... Take good care ....MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!!!

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  4. That's a lot of miles to go for cold weather! Enjoy your family time!

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  5. Sneaky you are!! Saw you title and asked Michael, "is Rod traveling" and Michael said, "nope, he's in KC!" Have a wonderful Christmas with your family Rod! We do the same thing with Emmi.

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  6. You're in Kansas now ToTo! Get out your winter woolies. Glad you had a safe trip back and I sure hope that tooth is better for all the good eats you're going to enjoy with your family.

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  7. Welcome home! Glad you made it home safely with that darn tooth! Hope to see you over the holidays!

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