Road Trip 2.0

Laurie · March 22, 2018, 06:55:38 PM

Quote from: markie on March 22, 2018, 12:57:17 PM
What type of car are you cruising in Laurie ?

A blue one.

I have a mighty dirty (since driving up here in Virginia and Maryland) 2006 midnight Blue K1500 Chevy Silverado crew cab. 4x4 (when it is working) 5.3l V8 short bed. about 196k miles. 4600+ miles this trip so far.

Cassi · March 22, 2018, 09:35:38 PM

That's how she avoided all the roadblocks! We had the wrong color, Red. Someone misled us, now who could that be....................................................

Laurie · March 22, 2018, 10:14:14 PM

Florida continued...

After a dinner of KFC and a night's sleep Becky and I headed south once again to spend the day with another long time cis friend Barbara. It was decided we would get lunch and take in the sights of Tampa by way of taxi boat. So we got into Barb's car and off we went to Tampa. Fares paid and all day bracelets in place, we set sail for the next stop where we could get a bite to eat for lunch. Ulele's a bit pricey but the lunched were good. Next we walked over to what we thought was an open market for a bit of shopping but turned out to be a food court. Well we didn't need that so we headed back to the Taxi stand to await the next boat. Barbara needed to find the little girl's room (she is only 4'9" after all) and as luck the boat came while she was gone and we set sail without her. The boat went up river to the last stop. unloaded several people and then we headed back yo find Barbara standing on the shore waiting to find a ride. Reunited once again we set sail stopping here and there taking in the rest of the tour until we finally returned to our starting point. Somehow we had managed to consume the better part of the day and so we got back ing the car, paid the parking ransom and headed back to Barb's place when hugs were once again exchanged and Becky and I departed for home about an hour's drive away.
Since it was getting late we stopped for dinner at Cracker Barrel where not only did the waitress manage to get much of our order wrong but corrected it when it was pointed out, but I was also noticed by a younger couple and whispered about. The girl half only turned around to get a look at me three time while her boyfriend snickered to her. Oh well a little rude but not that unusual these days and it didn't bother me at all. We finished our dinner paid and continued on home without incident..

Stay tuned fot part three of Florida...

Cassi · March 22, 2018, 10:17:28 PM

Quote from: Laurie on March 22, 2018, 10:14:14 PM
Florida continued...

After a dinner of KFC and a night's sleep Becky and I headed south once again to spend the day with another long time cis friend Barbara. It was decided we would get lunch and take in the sights of Tampa by way of taxi boat. So we got into Barb's car and off we went to Tampa. Fares paid and all day bracelets in place, we set sail for the next stop where we could get a bite to eat for lunch. Ulele's a bit pricey but the lunched were good. Next we walked over to what we thought was an open market for a bit of shopping but turned out to be a food court. Well we didn't need that so we headed back to the Taxi stand to await the next boat. Barbara needed to find the little girl's room (she is only 4'9" after all) and as luck the boat came while she was gone and we set sail without her. The boat went up river to the last stop. unloaded several people and then we headed back yo find Barbara standing on the shore waiting to find a ride. Reunited once again we set sail stopping here and there taking in the rest of the tour until we finally returned to our starting point. Somehow we had managed to consume the better part of the day and so we got back ing the car, paid the parking ransom and headed back to Barb's place when hugs were once again exchanged and Becky and I departed for home about an hour's drive away.
Since it was getting late we stopped for dinner at Cracker Barrel where not only did the waitress manage to get much of our order wrong but corrected it when it was pointed out, but I was also noticed by a younger couple and whispered about. The girl half only turned around to get a look at me three time while her boyfriend snickered to her. Oh well a little rude but not that unusual these days and it didn't bother me at all. We finished our dinner paid and continued on home without incident..

Stay tuned fot part three of Florida...

Aha! We now know she has an accomplice by the name of Becky - BOLO!

Drexy/Drex · March 23, 2018, 02:34:40 PM

Quote from: Laurie on March 22, 2018, 06:55:38 PM
A blue one.

I have a mighty dirty (since driving up here in Virginia and Maryland) 2006 midnight Blue K1500 Chevy Silverado crew cab. 4x4 (when it is working) 5.3l V8 short bed. about 196k miles. 4600+ miles this trip so far.

Great rig for traveling traveling 😉

Cassi · March 23, 2018, 03:16:35 PM

Is there a camper shell in the future?

Laurie · March 25, 2018, 12:34:39 AM

Florida part three

Monday 3/19/2018

Finally I am able to go see the short one that I promised a visit. This visit was postponed by shorty because she was too stressed out and busy preparing for some sort of sightseeing trip to the big fruit city you know the one New York New York. and then I was made to wait until she had settled back in at home and became unwound. You would think someone driving all the way accross country to see her would get a little bit more priority right?
I awoke later than I had intended and hurriedly skipped breakfast and then showered and put my face on, jumped in my truck, then leisurely sped over to the quaint town of Bushnell arriving right on time precisely one hour late. I ring the door bell and waited, and waited, just about the time I was about to ring it again the door opened seemingly by itself. But I looked down and there she was Miss (((((S)t)e)ph)(a)ni)e there in the flesh. She moved aside and let me in where I deliver a few warm hugs trying to remember who all asked me to give her one for them. Finally I said enough is enough and gave her one from me. Yes, she is as short as she looks in the pictures. So short I found myself talking down to her. After a bit of small talk she ushered me into the garage and indicated for me to get into her short car that I thought she affectionately referred to as a roller skate. Nope she calls it that because it isn't any bigger than a roller skate. I almost had to get to my knees to crawl inside that tuna can. Any way off we went to the post office and then to a repair shop where her real vehicle was being worked on. Then we were off skating down the boulevard to Danny's Place to get some lunch. We both ordered the meatloaf and chatted though a good meal. Crawling back into the tin can we returned to her place and sat in her office for some time talking. Then came the tour of the work area where sure enough there sat a partially constructed aeroplane. It was almost hard to believe this construct was being assembled into one of those flying machine by this diminutive woman giving me the quarter tour. (Which reminded me of a promise the would not be fulfilled for some almost unbelievable excuse. There was to be no plane ride. She would pay for that mark my words.) The tour continued to a close with the obligatory questions asked and answered. Once finished we returned to the office area to chat and await the boss' arrival who was out earning a living. Many and sundry topics were discussed some of which I have promised not to divulge. I cannot remember which meaningless ones they were so I'll keep them all to myself.
After what seemed an interminable time later the boss arrived home and I was introduced to Sue aka The Dragon Lady. I suspect all the books on dragons in the bookshelves and othe dragon paraphernalia strewn all around was her doing. There is even a dragon holding up the mailbox. (or was, Sorry Stephanie) By this time I asked the boss where the ladies room was located as it's location was not disclosed to me by Stephanie as it had nothing to do with aviation I guess. Once refreshed we set out for The red coyote restaurant for some south of the border food. Plenty of chips and salsa later with meals also consumed and bills paid we returned to the hanger where I proceeded to exact my punishment for not getting the plane ride she promised me to get me here. Up on the fridge she went.

That's where she was when I left to go back to Becky's. I stayed at Becky's for two more night due to weather both here and at my next stop. I was off Moni hunting.

Hugs,
Laurie

Drexy/Drex · March 25, 2018, 02:11:09 AM

.😂😉

Shy · March 25, 2018, 04:53:40 AM

So Laurie dastardly ploy was to turn everyone she meets into fridge magnets

I knew there was something suspicious going on.

Have a lovely day Laurie, safe travels and good company.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Laurie · March 25, 2018, 12:17:31 PM

Not so dastardly Sadie. Just justice for enticing me here under false pretenses. But it was sure nice meeting everyone.

Today I am leaving the small farming community of Sykesville, MD Having finally escaped from the ordeal of staying around Myorki? Mininski? Money? oh heck That woman. I did have a very good time visiting her better half Ann though. Met a couple more girls but more of this story when I get far enough away.

Where will I show up next? Stay tuned.

Hugs,
Laurie

Sarah_P · March 25, 2018, 12:34:53 PM

I'm starting to worry about the fact that I don't have my own fridge. Where's she going to put me?

Devlyn · March 25, 2018, 12:38:34 PM

I have one of those dorm size ones. I can get down off it.

Laurie · March 25, 2018, 10:24:35 PM

Philadelphia Pa and a visit with Rachel. Now in New Jersey near New York missed my turn and am on the NJ turnpike heading south. ( wrong way Laurie)

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Jessica · March 25, 2018, 10:28:58 PM

Quote from: Laurie on March 25, 2018, 10:24:35 PM
Philadelphia Pa and a visit with Rachel. Now in New Jersey near Ney York missed my turn and am on the NJ turnpike heading south. ( wrong way Laurie)

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Check the Laurie tracker to find out where you are. Take it out of the Kryptonite box and put it on your wrist........we will find you!

Cassi · March 26, 2018, 12:20:59 AM

Quote from: Sarah_P on March 25, 2018, 12:34:53 PM
I'm starting to worry about the fact that I don't have my own fridge. Where's she going to put me?

Sarah, Just CHILL

Laurie · March 26, 2018, 12:38:26 AM

That was not fun. About 12 miles in the wrong direction following my phone gps. $3.60 to get off the turnpike after passing several exits. Then the dang thing puts me on a highway going to a bridge with a $15.00 toll and lead to the Verassano bridge into New York city. Thats when the nightmare driving began. Onto the FDR expressway then some river expressway then narrow lanes, hair pin exits, merge onto this highway, stay left and merge, in a quarter mile take exit, ...and hour to an hour and a half of nerve racking city expressway driving. Then came to a stop fo a rollover accident with emergency vehicles trying to get up to it. ARRRRRRRRGGGG!!!.

In Connecticut now. Rest stop 19 on I-95 according to my phone. At least I am heading the right direction again.

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Jayne01 · March 26, 2018, 02:26:25 AM

I love NYC! You should have stopped for the night and take in some sights.

Glad you made it out safely! You are really clocking up some miles this road trip. Stay safe.

Jayne

Laurie · March 26, 2018, 02:43:13 AM

Quote from: Jayne01 on March 26, 2018, 02:26:25 AM
I love NYC! You should have stopped for the night and take in some sights.

Glad you made it out safely! You are really clocking up some miles this road trip. Stay safe.

Jayne

Only 5245 miles so far or about 8400 km. Not that far.

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sarah1972 · March 26, 2018, 08:42:53 AM

One thing I have recently found is the going north of NY, I 287 is good choice. you can get on it close to Philly and get off in Connecticut. No toll, less traffic and you can avoid the drama driving through NY (Been there done that.... one missing edit in this area and you are in all kind of traffic mess). Last I did the drive from CT to VA, I decided on I 287. Was about 30 minutes more but so much easier and relaxed. And I saved about $40 in Tolls.

Quote from: Laurie on March 26, 2018, 12:38:26 AM
That was not fun. About 12 miles in the wrong direction following my phone gps. $3.60 to get off the turnpike after passing several exits. Then the dang thing puts me on a highway going to a bridge with a $15.00 toll and lead to the Verassano bridge into New York city. Thats when the nightmare driving began. Onto the FDR expressway then some river expressway then narrow lanes, hair pin exits, merge onto this highway, stay left and merge, in a quarter mile take exit, ...and hour to an hour and a half of nerve racking city expressway driving. Then came to a stop fo a rollover accident with emergency vehicles trying to get up to it. ARRRRRRRRGGGG!!!.

In Connecticut now. Rest stop 19 on I-95 according to my phone. At least I am heading the right direction again.

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Laurie · March 26, 2018, 09:17:17 AM

Quote from: sarah1972 on March 26, 2018, 08:42:53 AM
One thing I have recently found is the going north of NY, I 287 is good choice. you can get on it close to Philly and get off in Connecticut. No toll, less traffic and you can avoid the drama driving through NY (Been there done that.... one missing edit in this area and you are in all kind of traffic mess). Last I did the drive from CT to VA, I decided on I 287. Was about 30 minutes more but so much easier and relaxed. And I saved about $40 in Tolls.

Oh i was following a no toll route that would have skirted NYC.... Until I missed a turn and got on the turnpike. I guess someone at google decidef to punish me for not following directions catefully. I'm thinling og hunting them down and having a talk with them... Yeah uh huh a "talk"....

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