Back home at last
Jul 27th 2004, 3:21 pm
#1
Rock Goddess
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Back home at last
I am finally back on the East Coast after driving 2600 miles from Phoenix to Connecticut. What a crazy week! I had to pack up my car in Phoenix in insanely hot weather...the outdoor thermometer on 7th Ave recorded 119 degrees with 53% humidity...I thought I was going to die! I drove through New Mexico and stayed in a fabulous hotel in Albuquerque. I got stopped by the police in Texas for speeding (I was doing 75 in a 70 zone...bad bad girl!) but they let me off and were very pleasant and professional. I hated Oklahoma and couldn't wait to leave, but at least the motel was spotlessly clean. The food was dreadful though. St Louis was an experience. We stayed in a fabulous hotel next to a huge casino overlooking the Mississipi River. Such a beautiful view, but the East of the city was something out of a nightmare and I drove through there very quickly indeed!
The AAA did a splendid job of planning my route and booking my hotels. I got a 10% discount for being a AAA memeber and all the hotels bar one were luxurious. The last one in Ohio was an absolute dump though, and was the lowpoint of the trip. Driving through Pennsylvania into New Jersey and New York was amazing because I knew that soon I'd be home, and crossing that state line into Connecticut was such a good feeling. It's been a lifetime dream to drive across America and it was an incredible experience. The Ford Focus was fantastic to drive on long distance and thank god for cruise control!
It's heavenly to be here finally, and I've been waking up smiling every day. We're off to England tomorrow for a week so I can see my family and then I start my new job in August. I always did love a happy ending.
The AAA did a splendid job of planning my route and booking my hotels. I got a 10% discount for being a AAA memeber and all the hotels bar one were luxurious. The last one in Ohio was an absolute dump though, and was the lowpoint of the trip. Driving through Pennsylvania into New Jersey and New York was amazing because I knew that soon I'd be home, and crossing that state line into Connecticut was such a good feeling. It's been a lifetime dream to drive across America and it was an incredible experience. The Ford Focus was fantastic to drive on long distance and thank god for cruise control!
It's heavenly to be here finally, and I've been waking up smiling every day. We're off to England tomorrow for a week so I can see my family and then I start my new job in August. I always did love a happy ending.
Jul 27th 2004, 3:57 pm
#3
Thems the Vagaries
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Originally posted by BrigieDarling
Where in CT are you now?
Did you take I-95?
Where in CT are you now?
Did you take I-95?
I thought 95 only went north to south?
that and 495 are my most travelled roads here in Maine.
i want to drive the length of it one day, from the tip of maine down to the keys.
Jul 27th 2004, 4:03 pm
#4
my arm aches
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: the warm waters of Florida
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Ah, so great to hear it's all come together for you at last. Have a great holiday and enjoy your new life!
Jul 27th 2004, 10:21 pm
#5
Rock Goddess
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Originally posted by BrigieDarling
Where in CT are you now?
Did you take I-95?
Where in CT are you now?
Did you take I-95?
Jul 27th 2004, 11:57 pm
#6
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Re: Back home at last
Originally posted by Rockgurl
I am finally back on the East Coast after driving 2600 miles from Phoenix to Connecticut. What a crazy week! I had to pack up my car in Phoenix in insanely hot weather...the outdoor thermometer on 7th Ave recorded 119 degrees with 53% humidity...I thought I was going to die! I drove through New Mexico and stayed in a fabulous hotel in Albuquerque. I got stopped by the police in Texas for speeding (I was doing 75 in a 70 zone...bad bad girl!) but they let me off and were very pleasant and professional. I hated Oklahoma and couldn't wait to leave, but at least the motel was spotlessly clean. The food was dreadful though. St Louis was an experience. We stayed in a fabulous hotel next to a huge casino overlooking the Mississipi River. Such a beautiful view, but the East of the city was something out of a nightmare and I drove through there very quickly indeed!
The AAA did a splendid job of planning my route and booking my hotels. I got a 10% discount for being a AAA memeber and all the hotels bar one were luxurious. The last one in Ohio was an absolute dump though, and was the lowpoint of the trip. Driving through Pennsylvania into New Jersey and New York was amazing because I knew that soon I'd be home, and crossing that state line into Connecticut was such a good feeling. It's been a lifetime dream to drive across America and it was an incredible experience. The Ford Focus was fantastic to drive on long distance and thank god for cruise control!
It's heavenly to be here finally, and I've been waking up smiling every day. We're off to England tomorrow for a week so I can see my family and then I start my new job in August. I always did love a happy ending.
I am finally back on the East Coast after driving 2600 miles from Phoenix to Connecticut. What a crazy week! I had to pack up my car in Phoenix in insanely hot weather...the outdoor thermometer on 7th Ave recorded 119 degrees with 53% humidity...I thought I was going to die! I drove through New Mexico and stayed in a fabulous hotel in Albuquerque. I got stopped by the police in Texas for speeding (I was doing 75 in a 70 zone...bad bad girl!) but they let me off and were very pleasant and professional. I hated Oklahoma and couldn't wait to leave, but at least the motel was spotlessly clean. The food was dreadful though. St Louis was an experience. We stayed in a fabulous hotel next to a huge casino overlooking the Mississipi River. Such a beautiful view, but the East of the city was something out of a nightmare and I drove through there very quickly indeed!
The AAA did a splendid job of planning my route and booking my hotels. I got a 10% discount for being a AAA memeber and all the hotels bar one were luxurious. The last one in Ohio was an absolute dump though, and was the lowpoint of the trip. Driving through Pennsylvania into New Jersey and New York was amazing because I knew that soon I'd be home, and crossing that state line into Connecticut was such a good feeling. It's been a lifetime dream to drive across America and it was an incredible experience. The Ford Focus was fantastic to drive on long distance and thank god for cruise control!
It's heavenly to be here finally, and I've been waking up smiling every day. We're off to England tomorrow for a week so I can see my family and then I start my new job in August. I always did love a happy ending.
Glad you made it safely and had a good trip.
I've always wanted to go cross country, don't know about driving though, unless it was in a big old monster RV.
Jul 28th 2004, 2:12 am
#7
Howling at the Moon
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Originally posted by Rockgurl
I took I-95 part of the way and then the I-84. I'm just North East of Hartford.
I took I-95 part of the way and then the I-84. I'm just North East of Hartford.
Jul 28th 2004, 2:37 am
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Re: Back home at last
Sounds wonderful! I'm so glad that things are going so well for you
It's a great feeling to wake up feeling happy in the mornings! Long may it continue!
I'm off to Corpus Christi for Labor Day weekend, and although I'm not going to be going through so many places - I fully intend to start travelling a lot more and making the most of being here
It's a great feeling to wake up feeling happy in the mornings! Long may it continue!
I'm off to Corpus Christi for Labor Day weekend, and although I'm not going to be going through so many places - I fully intend to start travelling a lot more and making the most of being here
Jul 28th 2004, 10:53 pm
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Posts: 4,082
Originally posted by LuTziE
I thought 95 only went north to south?
that and 495 are my most travelled roads here in Maine.
i want to drive the length of it one day, from the tip of maine down to the keys.
I thought 95 only went north to south?
that and 495 are my most travelled roads here in Maine.
i want to drive the length of it one day, from the tip of maine down to the keys.
I've driven as far as Daytona on I-95. it's a really nice drive and cool to spot things like the signs for South of the Border etc... The kids love it!
Jul 28th 2004, 10:54 pm
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Originally posted by Rockgurl
I took I-95 part of the way and then the I-84. I'm just North East of Hartford.
I took I-95 part of the way and then the I-84. I'm just North East of Hartford.
You must have driven past my house... it's not close to 95 but I can see it when there are no leaves on the trees.
I wish Milford had a landmark...
Jul 29th 2004, 3:25 am
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Re: Back home at last
Originally posted by Rockgurl
I am finally back on the East Coast after driving 2600 miles from Phoenix to Connecticut. What a crazy week! I had to pack up my car in Phoenix in insanely hot weather...the outdoor thermometer on 7th Ave recorded 119 degrees with 53% humidity...I thought I was going to die! I drove through New Mexico and stayed in a fabulous hotel in Albuquerque. I got stopped by the police in Texas for speeding (I was doing 75 in a 70 zone...bad bad girl!) but they let me off and were very pleasant and professional. I hated Oklahoma and couldn't wait to leave, but at least the motel was spotlessly clean. The food was dreadful though. St Louis was an experience. We stayed in a fabulous hotel next to a huge casino overlooking the Mississipi River. Such a beautiful view, but the East of the city was something out of a nightmare and I drove through there very quickly indeed!
The AAA did a splendid job of planning my route and booking my hotels. I got a 10% discount for being a AAA memeber and all the hotels bar one were luxurious. The last one in Ohio was an absolute dump though, and was the lowpoint of the trip. Driving through Pennsylvania into New Jersey and New York was amazing because I knew that soon I'd be home, and crossing that state line into Connecticut was such a good feeling. It's been a lifetime dream to drive across America and it was an incredible experience. The Ford Focus was fantastic to drive on long distance and thank god for cruise control!
It's heavenly to be here finally, and I've been waking up smiling every day. We're off to England tomorrow for a week so I can see my family and then I start my new job in August. I always did love a happy ending.
I am finally back on the East Coast after driving 2600 miles from Phoenix to Connecticut. What a crazy week! I had to pack up my car in Phoenix in insanely hot weather...the outdoor thermometer on 7th Ave recorded 119 degrees with 53% humidity...I thought I was going to die! I drove through New Mexico and stayed in a fabulous hotel in Albuquerque. I got stopped by the police in Texas for speeding (I was doing 75 in a 70 zone...bad bad girl!) but they let me off and were very pleasant and professional. I hated Oklahoma and couldn't wait to leave, but at least the motel was spotlessly clean. The food was dreadful though. St Louis was an experience. We stayed in a fabulous hotel next to a huge casino overlooking the Mississipi River. Such a beautiful view, but the East of the city was something out of a nightmare and I drove through there very quickly indeed!
The AAA did a splendid job of planning my route and booking my hotels. I got a 10% discount for being a AAA memeber and all the hotels bar one were luxurious. The last one in Ohio was an absolute dump though, and was the lowpoint of the trip. Driving through Pennsylvania into New Jersey and New York was amazing because I knew that soon I'd be home, and crossing that state line into Connecticut was such a good feeling. It's been a lifetime dream to drive across America and it was an incredible experience. The Ford Focus was fantastic to drive on long distance and thank god for cruise control!
It's heavenly to be here finally, and I've been waking up smiling every day. We're off to England tomorrow for a week so I can see my family and then I start my new job in August. I always did love a happy ending.
Anyway, glad you enjoyed it.
