tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post8372833532436378501..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Interstate 40, KOAs, Seven States, and Avoiding COVID in 400 Square FeetJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-90162543678401154852022-10-04T10:22:07.383-07:002022-10-04T10:22:07.383-07:00I suppose we could have been in Maine :-))))I suppose we could have been in Maine :-))))Jodee Gravelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-53071137326501192492022-10-02T18:50:44.275-07:002022-10-02T18:50:44.275-07:00Phew, lots of fast travel. Sometimes, there's ...Phew, lots of fast travel. Sometimes, there's just no place like home. Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-62960219613906712222022-10-02T12:34:26.894-07:002022-10-02T12:34:26.894-07:00Glad you're home safe, lots of miles but somet...Glad you're home safe, lots of miles but sometimes necessary. Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-56758560368017426642022-09-28T07:36:04.210-07:002022-09-28T07:36:04.210-07:00Comfy is right - it was a nice reward to come home...Comfy is right - it was a nice reward to come home to our pretty space. After rain every week pretty much the whole season, it's amazing to me that we had clear skies the whole week. But yes, I'm ready for no drives for a while!!Jodee Gravelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-46785662881047945302022-09-24T19:45:36.560-07:002022-09-24T19:45:36.560-07:00You look so comfy in your recliners in your beauti...You look so comfy in your recliners in your beautiful home. :-)) I'm so glad that your trip went smoothly (except for needing more rest areas!) and that you are now safely home. You did a great job making the trip as easy as possible. But I bet you don't want to drive anywhere for a while!! Hugs to you both...rest up and stay healthy! Laurelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-42149802222171109572022-09-24T15:52:34.634-07:002022-09-24T15:52:34.634-07:00Thanks Janna. After all this time driving the rig ...Thanks Janna. After all this time driving the rig is pretty much habit now, but it does get tiring even when the road is good. Glad we don't have to travel like that all the time! Happy we're all still negative - although our friends here have it for the second time :-(Jodee Gravelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-46771796512252164332022-09-24T15:50:40.636-07:002022-09-24T15:50:40.636-07:00Bill is feeling better every day although continue...Bill is feeling better every day although continues to be tired - I guess that will take awhile. I'm sure glad we were on I-40 but just a couple more rest areas would have made it even better :-)Jodee Gravelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-54159137456510627902022-09-24T15:48:15.590-07:002022-09-24T15:48:15.590-07:00We are blessed with amazing skies!! It's been ...We are blessed with amazing skies!! It's been nice to get some rest and take care of a few easy errands now that we're back.Jodee Gravelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-40500899297968566072022-09-24T06:52:23.492-07:002022-09-24T06:52:23.492-07:00Glad you guys made it home--you amaze me Jodee, dr...Glad you guys made it home--you amaze me Jodee, driving that big rig! I drove our 40' motorhome some but not very often. Healing thoughts as Bill continues to improve and thoughts being sent your way that you continue to test negative. Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-62576960694259720632022-09-23T17:02:06.466-07:002022-09-23T17:02:06.466-07:00Those long days are so hard. And not having lots ...Those long days are so hard. And not having lots of rest areas is really difficult. We can't just zip off an exit and hit a fast food place. But you did have a very good reason to get back home quickly. Long drives and a mask...you are a true champ. So glad everyone is comfortable and now Covid free!! Sure hope Bill regains his strength and stamina quickly. It was SO nice to hear you were home safely.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47177670100660922862022-09-23T13:22:19.483-07:002022-09-23T13:22:19.483-07:00It’s Gay…welcome home! There is no place like home...It’s Gay…welcome home! There is no place like home! Wishing you both lots of healing and chill time so you will be up and at em and back to your healthy selves very soon. The thing I love about the west and it’s never ending vistas is being able to see the sky. That’s not as easy back east with all the trees. And I love the sky! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-52665108742850305422022-09-23T07:57:12.174-07:002022-09-23T07:57:12.174-07:00Thanks Sue! I'm definitely glad it's behin...Thanks Sue! I'm definitely glad it's behind us, and that in hindsight it was pretty easy. It also confirms that the max 200 miles is the only way we want to travel too :-)Jodee Gravelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-71395448133682133272022-09-23T07:55:36.932-07:002022-09-23T07:55:36.932-07:00Thanks Sherry. Some days felt longer than others, ...Thanks Sherry. Some days felt longer than others, and not always the ones that actually were more miles. I chose KOA Journeys because they are right on the highway, have pull-throughs with at least 30 amp and water, and there are enough of them to find one at the distance I want to drive. This time of year there was only the one with no openings. Jodee Gravelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-72055512909928556832022-09-23T07:49:30.884-07:002022-09-23T07:49:30.884-07:00Now that it's behind me of course it doesn'...Now that it's behind me of course it doesn't seem like so far :-))) I think that knowing I'd get what I expected at the KOAs was a big reason I used them this time. That and great signage off the highway!Jodee Gravelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69510695731684085482022-09-23T07:26:36.344-07:002022-09-23T07:26:36.344-07:00Yay! You're home safely.....You have to be gu...Yay! You're home safely.....You have to be gutted after driving all those miles each day, even though you streamlined your arrival/departure procedures. We don't travel more than 200 miles in one day and always add a "relaxation" day after that long. We, too, love those wide open vistas. Having lived in the trees all of our lives, views are what we crave and the western states have them! Again, glad you're both home and OK. Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835706018073935049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-50974020839455099992022-09-23T06:09:07.858-07:002022-09-23T06:09:07.858-07:00Great post on zooming home. 300 miles is beyond m...Great post on zooming home. 300 miles is beyond my ability I fear. Glad to hear you found I40 easy. I'd love to see the route you took since you started relatively near me and I do still dream of coming west. Sounds like September is a good time. Love the city/country dogs. Too cute. Why did you choose KOAs exclusively?? Very glad you are safely home and that your two problems turned out not to be. Hope Bill continues to be well.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-8984540998306129972022-09-22T19:59:10.122-07:002022-09-22T19:59:10.122-07:00Welcome Home! That's a lot of mile to drive b...Welcome Home! That's a lot of mile to drive by yourself, glad you were up to it. I consider Fran and I travelers, not RVers, as we seem to always have a destination and timeline. That means we often travel more miles than I'd like in a day. It's just the way it is.<br />We're not big fans of KOA either, this past trip we stayed at the 2 worst ever and the best ever. But at least the services can be expected.<br />Stay safe, recover quickly at home.Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.com