Hop in the car and go?

[frugal-one]

Have all kinds of trip ideas but not traveling via air because of the shutdown and possible delays. So, today DH and I hopped in the car and driving to places unknown. We stopped at the travel center on the way and picked up ideas for different things to do in towns in the direction headed. The plan is to go no farther than 5 hours from home and then turn back. We’ve done this a few times before (albeit not in Texas). I’m more of a planner but this is fun for a change. Also got ideas for a future adventure at the travel center. I love change and enjoy different scenery!

[bae]

Genius idea!

[iris lilies]

That sounds like fun in the abstract. I hate driving vacation so I appreciate the limits of a 5 Hour Dr. My maximum is six hours. anything beyond that and it’s grueling.

[KayLR]

We've done that before albeit not for 5 hours...more like 3. Especially since we moved to a new area. We've enjoyed accidental participation in small-town celebrations and visited lakes where we were the only humans in sight. And the occasional local bar.

[catherine]

In our family, we call those "meanders"--although 5 hours is a long meander. But while I'm a "what's our destination and what time to we need to be there" person, DH is a rambler.. and loves just driving around.

frugal-one, do you do 5 hours each way in one day, or do you stay over somewhere?

[littlebittybobby]

okay----i have been on several long-distance trips this year. So, anyway----i wenta Rader, Mo., twice and also to Elkland, Mo. once, and Fair Grove, mo. once. Actually, Fair Grove twice, since i went through on the way to Elkland. Also, I wenta Willard, Mo., and of course Nixa, Mo and a place near Branson on 65 Hwy. Plus---Ash Grove, twice. So yeah----I've racked up a lotta miles. Seen a lotta scenery, too. I been thinking about traveling to Carthage or Sedalia, but don' wish to leave The Kids home alone, for too long. Also, the right front tire on my car is indicating possible problems. Plus, there is MUCH vegetation here at the ranch that is encroaching on my open spaces. But yeah---you kids go ahead and get out there and DRIVE and DRIVE and DRIVE and DRIVE even if it accomplishes nothing and wastes gasoline and money and exposes you to the risk of injury and property damage. On my weekly tripta the near by WalMart they had inexpensively-priced folding chairs and I bought one to keep in the car. It came with a storage bag, too. Good deal. The use I have in mind for the chair is to sit near the roadway in a relatively safe place, and watch the car cruisers on designated cruise nights. Yup. It's only a mile or two away, and there is no admission charge. Nope. Hope that helps you kids some. Thankk Mee.

[rosarugosa]

That sounds like fun in the abstract.

I couldn't have said it better. It sounds like a really neat idea, but without hotel reservations somewhere, I personally would feel anxious and homeless.

LBB: Why are you so enthusiastic about amassing cars and car parts if you disapprove of actually driving them?

[frugal-one]

In our family, we call those "meanders"--although 5 hours is a long meander. But while I'm a "what's our destination and what time to we need to be there" person, DH is a rambler.. and loves just driving around.

frugal-one, do you do 5 hours each way in one day, or do you stay over somewhere?

We are retired and have no encumbrances so stop when we want to see what we want. I am usually a planner so just finding accommodations on the way is a bit out of my m.o. I think it is good though to get out of your comfort zone on occasion. We now are at a nice hotel with a plan to spend a few hours in nature (it is bird migration season now) and continue on the way. I imagine this jaunt will be no longer than 2 nights away depending on what we encounter?? So far it has been very pleasant.

[pinkytoe]

We have attempted a couple of leaf peeping forays to nearby mountains. Everywhere is unbelievably crowded so getting back home feels like the getaway. We are thinking about heading south to one of the dark sky towns for one night. Until these darn two old cats (encumbrances as you say) move on, travel for more than a few days is delayed.

[iris lilies]

I couldn't have said it better. It sounds like a really neat idea, but without hotel reservations somewhere, I personally would feel anxious and homeless.

LBB: Why are you so enthusiastic about amassing cars and car parts if you disapprove of actually driving them?

Bobby will never answer a direct question.

How many dogs does Bobby have? He will never answer.