I arrived back in Mission at about 2 this afternoon. Since Monday morning I have traveled 2,038 miles, that probably even exceed Paul when he's in the PDD mode. It was a fun adventure and some valuable lessons were learned.
1st - At my age it is necessary to have ready access to porcelain facilities that aren't 200 yards away, especially in the middle of the night.
2nd - Cars aren't designed to keep you warm when parked and the temperature drops to 38 degrees.
3rd - Diets cannot be maintained by eating in restaurants. You will receive a complimentary 1,000 calories as they hand you the menu. Double that for truck stop food.
4th - Looking out the windshield after you stop for the day can only entertain you for a short period of time. Setting up satellite is not really an option in a truckstop parking lot or a rest area.
5th - Truckstop showers are not as free as they used to be. Try $12.00 if you haven't bought 100 gallons of fuel and they are only for professional drivers, others need not apply.
In other words, 30 years have passed since my trucking days and the lifestyle hasn't changed as much as I have.
Now I believe a nap is in order to get on with enjoying the good life.
So glad you made it safely home. I am sure Mel is thrilled to see you. Looking forward to reading when you think you will hit the road again.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the first of the week.
DeleteNumber 1 is a critical event.
ReplyDeleteNumber 3 is something I had forgotten about.
Number 4 would drive me nuttier.
This adventure has been a great success. Now we can relax with our much better accommodations we travel with. I think the Castle will soon get some more customizing. Thank you for taking the adventure and reporting the situations. Now take a few minutes to get Mel put back together. Will you be considering pulling a toad now?
I have spent the entire afternoon transferring from PaT to Mel. No wonder there was no room left in PaT for me.
DeleteSorry you had to experience my mode of travel. Glad it's over and you're home where you belong. I'm sure Mel missed you as much as you missed him, especially for those midnight calls of nature! ;c)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I sure prefer a 5 foot trip in the middle of the night. The positive was that I was getting my 5,000 steps in, the negative was that it was in the middle of the night.
DeleteI know what you mean I drove a truck for 28 years..
ReplyDeleteI was an owner/operator for 1 years and was able to get a free show by claiming retired truck drive status. The manager took pity on me.
DeleteWell you never know until you try! We sure enjoy our car when we travel - as long as we are pulling it along behind Therapy!!
ReplyDeleteI see your point more clearly now.
DeleteIt's always good to learn something new everyday. I would never have even attempted what you did. :)
ReplyDeleteIf we never try, we never know.
DeleteAs Mom used to say nothing vetured nothing gained. When will you and Mel hit the road?
ReplyDeleteProbably around the first of next week.
DeleteGlad you are back in Mel and will have you comfort back.
ReplyDeleteI will try to remember to post the cons of this cabin when I get home back to my comfort zone tomorrow.
Have a great sleep
I think we both found something this week that will become a one time event and never again will be too soon.
DeleteThank you for writing down the cons of your adventure. Glad you are back home and when you do go on the road it will be with all the creature comforts Mel can give you.
ReplyDeleteIt should be a bit more enjoyable.
DeleteWOW! That's a lot of mileage. I agree with restaurant food. I didn't realize they added that extra 1000 calories to everything they served but I certainly believe it!!
ReplyDeleteEven the water is calorie rich.
DeleteYah, laughed as I ticked off most all of your items after my trip to Iowa last summer, "sleeping in the car" WHAT in the world was I thinking???
ReplyDeleteOnce in a life time.
DeleteYou gave it a try, you shared it with us. But that is a lot of driving in a short period of time! Sleep well in Mel & rest up for your next adventures.
ReplyDelete30 years ago it might have been doable, today not so much.
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