Quote from: Cassi on March 19, 2018, 10:29:35 PM
That "Motto" is for postal carriers, not Laurie CArriers

  I thought it sounded familiar.

Travel safe!  Don't want you messin' with a twister, sister!

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 19, 2018, 09:54:41 PM
How far up are you coming, sister? 

Last time I hugged you, you didn't want to be a mod, you didn't want to be an activist, just a state-collecting traveler.  Now you officiate parades and forums while on your travels. 

Hugs, Devlyn

  I really do not know Devyln Got a spare couch? What"s the weather like up there?

Quote from: Steph2.0 on March 19, 2018, 10:11:53 PM

What a lovely photo. Look at those smiles! [emoji846]

Jayne

YES - great photo!

Quote from: Laurie on March 19, 2018, 10:38:35 PM
  I thought it sounded familiar.

LOL

The James A. Farley Post Office Building is the main United States Postal Service building in New York City. Its ZIP code designation is 10001. Built in 1912, the building is famous for bearing the inscription: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Formerly the General Post Office Building, it was officially renamed in 1982 as a monument and testament to the political career of the nation's 53rd Postmaster General James Farley.

Quote from: Steph2.0 on March 19, 2018, 10:11:53 PM

What a great photo!  It is wonderful to see those two smiling faces.

Quote from: Steph2.0 on March 19, 2018, 10:11:53 PM

It really is a wonderful picture! You should frame it and put it on top of the fridge. 

Hi Laurie

I think when you're done traveling you'll have the best photo album ever. Lovely to see you enjoying yourself, and no tornado chasing unless you're wearing red shoes

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Quote from: Shy on March 20, 2018, 10:59:24 AM
Hi Laurie

I think when you're done traveling you'll have the best photo album ever. Lovely to see you enjoying yourself, and no tornado chasing unless you're wearing red shoes

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Funny you should say that Sadie...

  As I sit here contemplating my trek up to Maryland, There is a tornado watch for this area until 7 pm tonight. The wind is picking up and the thunder is rolling pretty good. I did think of out running it but well the couch was so comfortable and then I drank 2 cups of coffee. Then it was about lunch time so I made brunch after sorting my pills. A shower followed the eats and I have a bag of clean clothes to fold. I really should clean up after myself in the kitchen before doing my face and loading up my stuff. It's 1:30 now...
  What I don't seem to be in a hurry? Well Meuni?, Minnie? , That Woman up in Maryland gave me a heads up that weather might not be nice up there either and the forecast says it is dropping nasty cold whit stuff from the skys today and tomorrow. Yes, Yes I do have chains, but if I drive slow and arrive on Thursday the worst is supposed to be over and thing start to thaw out. Well we'll see.... I'm not usually one to lollygag once on the road.
   Hmmm that thunder sounded pretty close... now the wind is howling... interesting.

  Glad you checked in on me Sadie and I hope all is well with you.

  Hugs,
     Laurie

Quote from: Laurie on March 20, 2018, 12:41:07 PM
Funny you should say that Sadie...

  As I sit here contemplating my trek up to Maryland, There is a tornado watch for this area until 7 pm tonight. The wind is picking up and the thunder is rolling pretty good. I did think of out running it but well the couch was so comfortable and then I drank 2 cups of coffee. Then it was about lunch time so I made brunch after sorting my pills. A shower followed the eats and I have a bag of clean clothes to fold. I really should clean up after myself in the kitchen before doing my face and loading up my stuff. It's 1:30 now...
  What I don't seem to be in a hurry? Well Meuni?, Minnie? , That Woman up in Maryland gave me a heads up that weather might not be nice up there either and the forecast says it is dropping nasty cold whit stuff from the skys today and tomorrow. Yes, Yes I do have chains, but if I drive slow and arrive on Thursday the worst is supposed to be over and thing start to thaw out. Well we'll see.... I'm not usually one to lollygag once on the road.
   Hmmm that thunder sounded pretty close... now the wind is howling... interesting.

  Glad you checked in on me Sadie and I hope all is well with you.

  Hugs,
     Laurie

It wasn't a month after I arrived in Texas that a Tornado Warning, not watch, came over my cell.  And the place I was living at was what they called a townhouse (basically, an apartment with Kitchen and living room downstairs, and bed and bath upstairs.

Now, as I saw the warning, I looked at my dog and said I don't think there's a basement.

Fortunately,  we never felt anything.

Harvey, on the other hand was a bastard.

Just be safe!

Quote from: Kendra on March 20, 2018, 01:33:53 PM

Omg!  Love it!  Frame it!

LOL Kendra!!!

Quote from: Jessica on March 20, 2018, 01:49:31 PM
Omg!  Love it!  Frame it!

Oh, two irish lasses on the frig - Happy TransPatti Day!

Where's my Martini?

  When we last left our heroine, she had just been rescued by Mariah from her aimless wanderings around the apartment and shown the way to where Jamie was waiting. Hugs were exchanged all around and pizza served. Let the visiting commence! which we did and  I kept them both up way past their bedtimes. The futon was lowered into the sleeping configuration for me and Mariah and I made it up with sheets and blanker with pillow. So we all retired to our rest for the night... (time passes)
  At so ungodly hour of the night I was awakened by my hosts bustling about and readying themselves for work. Soon enough they left and quiet ensued. So back to sleep I drifted. AH the peaceful bliss of sleep. At some later time I awoke and got out of bed in search of the amenities and foraged for food, which I found in the form of small packages in a closet. In return for these edibles I swept the floor. (shedding dogs requires this chore frequently) and cleaned up/ straightened up in the kitchen as there had been some talk of tacos or something for dinner once they returned home from work. As luck would have it, unbeknownst to me a discussion was held between my two hosts during which  it was decided dinner would be held at Olive Garden. So off we went along with 3/4 of Phoenix to The Olive Garden. Mariah got use on the list and we took the pager with us back to the car to chat some more. This time the topic was the take of Mariah....Strange but true!
  this tale lasted through the wait for us to be paged  and into the dinner. Fascinating tale it was. Dinner was Tour of Italy with a salad and bread sticks. Carbs! lovely carbs! After dinner we returned to their place for more chat and another night on the couch.
  In the morning we were up and at em at a decent hour and soon ready to hit the road. This time in search of Trudy. After reloading my things and saying my goodbyes to my two gracious hosts with hugs distributed I climb back into my truck and hit the road.

   Ah yes on the road again in search of the elusive Hills of Fountains and Trudy's place.

Hugs,
   Laurie

    The Hills of Fountains or something like that.

  A little ways past the hamlet of Phoenix to the northeast lies this village call the Hills of Fountains. Why it is called this I was not able to determine. Yes there were a few hills but as for the fountains well they were either well hidden or I missed them because I couldn't see any. The view was not bad though provided you like cactus and sage brush and dirt.(well it is a desert you know) I found the quaint hut that was Trudy's wickiup and rang the door bell to be greeted by Trudy herself and invited in where I met Mrs Trudy and daughter of Trudy. I must say that for a wickiup the place was very nice and comfy inside. We retired to the living quarters and sat on a lovely couch where I was given a glass of water to slake my thirst after roaming the desert searching for the fountains in the hills.
  Trudy and I talked for a couple of hours and got to know each other a little bit better as is the purpose of these road trips. Share the Laurie if you will.... At any rate Trudy and I had a nice conversation touching on a number of topics and telling our stories. All too soon it was time to resume my journey east to Florida so we said our goodbyes and I did manage to provoke a warm hug from Trudy and then it was into my truck and off in search of  interstate 10 for a mad dash to the east coast.

  Hugs,
     Laurie

I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the next installment of Laurie's Wanderlust!

Stay tuned for more Adventures of Laurie and her red truck, ok roll the ads

Laurie takes a trip! Now we are talking tornadoes, ice storms, blizzards, refrigerators! Laurie, never boring!

Moni

Which reminds me, I need to clean the top of my fridge. I had a very fun trip getting home today Laurie. It has turned to snow from ice at least. Winter storm warming til 8PM tomorrow, Wednesday.