We’ve survived the great journey!
We’ve finally made it home after over 2000 miles of srs driving. Lucy has passed out on my couch while waiting for me (how cute), so I’ll make this quick.
People visited on this trip:
theferrett and zoethe in Clevelandish, OH
yakavenger and blazepoet in Lowell, MA
minkrose and blondbaron in Worcester, MA
rach1331 (my sister) and my grandma, Uncle John and Lupe, Aunt Sue, Terry, Mike, Jenny and their children and significant others in Telford, PA
Lucy’s family friend Carla near Pittsburgh, PA
quiglin and alatheaseeker in Cincinnati, OH
karinny in Ontario, OH and
Lucy’s parents in Cleveland, OH
We had a ton of great food on this trip, mostly provided by our wonderful hosts across the east coast. In fact, this was almost entirely a social trip, with the only ‘touristy’ things consisting of a visit to York, Maine and the Taste of Cincinnati.
My Mazda3 performed beautifully, getting something around 32 miles a gallon with no complaints other than what may be a tiny chip from two gravel trucks occupying both lanes of the freeway.
Lucy also performed admirably, being an excellent partner in crime and agreeable to anything I could possibly suggest. We laughed all the time, and I’m totally not sick of her yet; that’s good, because she’s no longer going to MN for three weeks – instead, she’ll be here at the SkenneHome on most days until August. Woohoo!
I’m looking forward to driving no more than 30 minutes at a stretch for some time to come – I love to drive, but I’m kinda done for a bit, y’know?
We almost surprised our friends at Marcon with a visit, but the timing didn’t work out. Being the social butterfly, I really wished I could have been on this road trip AND seen all of my great friends at home, but now that we’re back the party can really begin, right? Speaking of which, I miss Reggie, and look forward to taking custody of him back from Castle Bradaki tomorrow. I do hope he hasn’t been too much trouble.
I can’t thank our hosts across the east coast and mid-west enough for making our trip possible, let alone so damned enjoyable. We had a place to stay wherever we went, and kindnesses showered upon us at all times. We feel the love – we really do. *big massive group hugs* You’re always welcome here.
Yes, nice…
Yeah, I know the feeling about being just plain tired of the car for awhile. I’ve done the trip to and from Holtsville, NY quite a few times. Heck, we did 450 miles in one day on our honeymoon. I’ll never forget my strong desire to just.get.out.of.the.car.
Seems like you had a lot of fun on the trip, and the car performed well (for which I’m glad). :)
That was so totally awesome.
It might be the end of the Great American Road Trip and you guys were able to take it!
It was so much fun. I’m glad you had an awesome time! And you even went to the Texas Roadhouse grill. How is it? Since I’m not allowed to go even when Kati is out of town because of peanut dust.
Yar! I’m off to entertain my parents but I’m glad you guys made it home safe and sound and had a wonderful time. Watch out for the windshields… they be fickle things.
Thanks, Texas Roadhouse was pretty tasty. :)
How far are you from the beach, and how come I don’t get vacation time until October? Bastards!
Awesome, great pictures. Glad you made it back safe! :)
I’m glad you had a great time, but you know what? I’m even more glad that you are home. We missed you both so much.
Glad you made it back safe from your adventure! I could understand how 2000 miles could make you feel a bit roadtripped-out, though. =)
Whee! Thanks for the pictures, looks like a lot of fun! Good to have you guys back…
Why York? Long or Short Sands and did you go via Rt 202 or straight up through Berwick?
Erm, ask, who drove once we got to Lowell. :) We were at his whim!
Oh man, Reggie! He’s such a riot. Really the life of the party.
what!? you were in WORCESTER and LOWELL? You probably drove right by me *pouts* I wish i were on top of things more, I’d have loved to have seen you.
*grumbles and goes back to writing my thesis*
Yeah! I mentioned you to Lucy, but I had no way of reaching you.
*hugs*
Well…damn, I was in Amherst, most likely working on my garden, when you were sooo close by. It would have been really cool to see you again and meet Lucy!!! Anyway, another time, i’m sure.