Here I go again :-(

[JeanetteLW]

   I've decided to go for a ride. If I get packed up I will probably be on the road sometime tomorrow. What that means is I'm going to get into my pickup and mosey on down the road. What direction? I'm not sure yet. How long will I be gone? Again I don't know yet.  When I go for rides I make turns on a whim usually traveling the old highways that got through little towns and through the countrysides. I have been know to utilize dirt roads at times too. I stop for food and making pit stops. I sleep in my pickup. No motels for me.
   I do have a destination in mind as I have 3 fishing poles I bought for a good friend of mine at his request. He did not ask for delivery but that is where I'm heading. So I am Missouri bound. Jim and Peggy are family to me. They sort of adopted me after I became Jim AA sponsor and after another small incident when Jim, his oldest son, another kid and myself went hunting.  Jim's son had a seizure out in the middle of nowhere and quit breathing. I was the only one that was able to stay calm and  got everyone into my pickup after he started breathing again and got him to a hospital.  So yeah the kind of like me.  I hope that doesn't change after I come out to them. Yes, that's another motive for going to see them. If I said I wasn't fearful about doing it I'd be lying.
    I don't have to return until the 10th because I have another appointment with my gender therapist on the 11th. Hopefully I'll have a success story to tell him.
   I will take my laptop with me and my phone so I may be able to give some progress reports.

  Hugs all,
    Jeanette

[jentay1367]

The road is a wonderful place to think.....or just drive. Spring is here. Catch some fish and ponder. Look forward to reading  of your exploits, Jeanette. Be well and most of all, have fun.

[LizK]

Why don't you have yourself a little "transition holiday" and just think about you for a change, no procedures, no Drs, no specialists..... just good company and people you love. Enjoy your road trip

Liz

[p]

Wishing you a lovely trip, Jeanette! My favorite thing about a long drive is singing along to the radio AS LOUD AS I WANT! Drive safely and enjoy. Love you, J!

[davina61]

If I was closer I would service your truck, I have a 68 vw panel van that I have owned for 18 years and as it is 50 this year its getting a rebuild. The point is when I retire in 4years then that's my road trips. Have a lovely time and adventure. Go for it (I love camping) XX D

[JeanetteLW]

Thanks everyone,

   On the road (finally)  heading south for a bit ..

Hugs,
  Jeanette

[JeanetteLW]

Got a later start than I might have liked so I took I-5 south about 275 miles stopping at In-n-out for a double double burger. First one in at least 15yrs. Still darn good. Spring id in Oregon new green fields, budding trees, wild flowers. Sheep with lambs, cows with calves, a few deer. Stayed on the freeway since it was getting dark and turned east at Sacramento, Ca. Caught about 3 hours sleep at a pullout east of Reno, Nevada.  Came across a 18 wheeler on it's side this morning in the hills with emergency crews directing traffic through the accident scene. Ran into domr snoe covered road in a couple places. Now about 1100 miles driven to get here... Here is the middle of nowhere in a snow covered Nevada desert. Dtill eastbound.

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[jentay1367]

If you're on the route I imagine...you'll be going through Winnemucca soon! Gawd I love that drive. Hope you're having a good time, Jeanette.

[JeanetteLW]

Oh btw I found my 2 lane highway this morning with the dawn in Fallon, Nv.   Hugs,  Jeanette

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[Janes Groove]

Watch out for one-armed bandits.

[LizK]

Hope you feeling better today, its amazing what a change in scenery will do for your soul

Liz

[JeanetteLW]

Bypassed them Jane

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[JeanetteLW]

Nope Jen. I took I-93 Down To Fallon to catch to Fallon to catch I-50 east. Saw an 18 wheeler on it's side this morning with emergency crews directing traffic through the accident scene.  Later saw 2 cars rolled over in the medium from a hail storm that just went through.  Nothing much more than high desert with fluffy white stuff and rain today. 1500 miles down and almost into Colorado.  Still heading east on I70 atm.

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[jentay1367]

Pretty country, Jeanette. I'm jelly! Love me a roadtrip! Hope you're having a good time and getting some peace and quiet. Thanks for the updates. Gives us an opportunity to live a little vicariously through you. Be safe!

[theqnoumenon]

I hope you're enjoying your trip and feeling better!
Be safe in the road!

[JeanetteLW]

Hi everyone

  Sorry this update is so late. I made it to Missouri about 10PM tonight local time. Weather was not cooperating at all. Last night I had to turn around in western Colorado twice and retrace my steps due to it snowing so hard I could not see the road right in front of my pickup. I was thwarted first east of Montrose then again north of Delta trying to take a shortcut to I-70. I eventually went all the way back to Grand Junction and then got on I-70 to wards Denver. After losing about 5 hours I made it through the pass and was suddenly driving on thick slush and got road dirt covering my wind shield. The washer unit was frozen and not working. Had to stop twice to clean it enough to get to the next exit and but deicer fluid for it and get it working. The rest of the night and today was driving in snow and rain. Have to replace the driver side wipe now. Today's drive was somewhat of a bust. *sigh*

   I made it to my friends house to find them gone to Springfield so I went in and made myself at home. Don't worry they would have hollered at me if I hadn't done so.  They arrived home within an hour and were surprised to find me here. Nope I didn't tell them I was coming. It just would not have been right. Their daughter knew I was going to visit and held keep it a secret

   Speaking of secrets.... They now know mine. Yup, I came clean to them tonight. They tell me I can't make them stop loving me after all these years.  SUCCESS !! Yes I've got tears in my eyes again.

  I guess it's a new fishing license tomorrow and off to the river with Jim. He says Tuesday is golf.

  Hugs,
      Jeanette
   

[Shy]

Wonderful news Jeanette Best catch of the day! Have fun by the river and enjoy good company.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Shy

[KathyLauren]

Today's drive was somewhat of a bust. *sigh*

It's not a proper road trip without a bit of adventure.

They tell me I can't make them stop loving me after all these years.  SUCCESS !! Yes I've got tears in my eyes again.

You chose your friends wisely!  Yay!

[JeanetteLW]

You chose your friends wisely!  Yay!

My coming out to them was almost anti climatic. No shock, no questions, no big deal at all, just acceptance.

[davina61]

That's nice to have friends like that, btw enjoying warm sunshine its made me put on a thin shirt dress and sandals (inside of course). What type of fish you catching or is it a long sit and beers!!!!!!