Kathie's Travel Olympics

[KathieI]

Hi All, Good Day from beautiful downtown Barstow, San Bernardino, CA. We left Los Angeles in the middle of Friday night traffic, duh!, so we made it here in 3 hours instead of 2 but being we were so exhausted, we decided to stop for overnight..

The doggies are so well behaved, I think they belong to someone else. Not my dirty, rotten, spoiled Schnauzers. Not a tear in my eyes about leaving L.A., probably because of the ultimate prize, HEAVENLY HADLEY!!!

OK, we'll keep in touch, maybe tonight from Albuquerque if all goes well. Later,

Kath :redface: :redface:

[schotzyb]

Drive carefully! Be safe!!!

[graciegirl]

So glad the kids aren't acting up. I know you will drive safely and decide you won't want to make a trip like that again soon. It is wonderful what we do for our small dependents.

[Rokinronda]

Thanks for the travel diary! I am so happy the dogs are behaving! They sense your happiness and it's making them happy!!! Be safe! Paradise awaits your arrival!

[samhass]

I can hear the doggies asking "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet??"
Safe passage to you, Kath.

[nONIE]

Hi Kath,

Thanks for keeping us informed of your progress. Just one question: are the dogs :barf: yet?

[renielarson]

Kathie

Keep us posted on your travels.

My son and family made the drive from California to Florida a few years back. Driving a U-Haul made the trip slower than usual but that was okay with me since my daughter in law was driving the lead car alone with a toddler.

It's a long road to travel but it's worth every mile. Be safe and take care.

[jerseygirl008]

Hey Kathie: Just sent off an email to you without realizing you are ALREADY ON THE ROAD. Yipppppppeeee. Happy trails as you make your way to The Villages, for good this time. Enjoy the journey !!

[KathieI]

Thanks all. Dogs not :barf: YET!!??? All's well so far. See ya tonight on chat, God willing.

[Barefoot]

When we drive from Canada to TV, it takes 26 hours. Luckily, any time the car starts moving, the dogs instantly fall asleep. Now the cat? A different story! Thank Goddess for drugs.

Kat, have a safe trip, you are on the way to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

[Peachie]

Kathie, you and the kids have a great, safe trip to Florida and your new home in Hadley. The wait for your new life in The Villages is over! 040 040 040

[Just Susan]

Kathie, have a safe and enjoyable trip. You will remember this trip always as one of the best things you ever did for yourself, I am sure.

[Taltarzac]

Have a safe trip, KathieI. I did this trip but from the San Francisco area to Palm Harbor, Florida in 1996. My parents took our dog of that time-- a cocker spaniel-- along with them in a different vehicle and a few days different from my trip.

I stopped at the some spots along the way like scenic vistas along Highway 1 in CA, the Grand Canyon, Meteor Crater http://www.meteorcrater.com/index.php, a few places with historical markers in Texas, beaches in Mississippi, the USS Alabama http://www.ussalabama.com/visitor_info.php, beaches on FL's panhandle, etc.

Took me a week or so.

[Mikitv]

Congratulations on the beginning of your new life! Have a safe trip and just think about what awaits you in Hadley. Missed you in chat last few nights and thankful you are posting to let us know how you are. Tell the dogs to keep behaving.

Mik

[barb1191]

Hey Kath..... Just came across this site and so pleased that you are finally on your way to "paradise" for ever and ever.

Safe trip, dear one.

Hugs, barb & bill

[beady]

Safe trip Kathie. Take it slow and easy...

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Kathie,

Remember if you crap crap crap crap to quickly the :cop: and :cop: will come after you. Then you will be saying :edit: :edit: :edit: - have a safe trip.

Enjoy the ride, you are going through some beautiful places in the US as you come to Paradise or by the pictures posted from Crispers Luncheons - I think it is fair to say "Fountain of Youth."

So :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: to your new home.

I am :hot: :2excited: :hot: :2excited: :hot: :2excited: that you found your piece of Heaven here. We will all :beer3: :beer2: :beer3: :beer2: to you.

Enjoy your journey to Paradise.

HB

[KathieI]

Back on line --- Been a wonderful trip. Managed to work around my friend, Fay, except today got caught in a horrible rain storm in Memphis so checked into the nearest Super 8 motels to settle in for the night. Dogs still being absolutely fantastic, think they belong to someone else :dontknow: Don't bark, no puking, no crying, being good in the motel rooms, gee, who are these dogs???

Covered 4 states today, OK, ARK, Tenn., Miss. Did well, drove around 400+ miles. Will continue down 55 to the 20 to the 10 and hope to be in TV on Wed. evening. Love to make it Tuesday, but, HB, I'm already doing 90-95 so I don't want to end up in jail..... :cop: :cop: :cop:

BTW Everyone, please note, Super 8's and Best Western's are the best motels in the world. They couldn't be more accommodating and they only charge $20 extra for the 3 dogs. Its been very much appreciated. See you all on Wed.....ok, maybe Thursday before I get to the squares...

Love Kath

[Peachie]

You're making great time, Kathie, you may be in TV by Weds. afternoon. Do drive carefully, it is all waiting for you when you get to TV. :)

[nONIE]

Thanks for the update kath, sounds like you are doing just great! Cant wait to see you in TV! Well, mabe Ill give you one night to rest up! LOL

[barb1191]

So good to hear from you Kath. Also good to hear the "kids" have been angels. Do you think that they know they are headed to "paradise?"

You're making wonderful time, bless you and be safe.....

hugs, barb & kiss from bill

[RCT]

Back on line --- Been a wonderful trip. Managed to work around my friend, Fay, except today got caught in a horrible rain storm in Memphis so checked into the nearest Super 8 motels to settle in for the night. Dogs still being absolutely fantastic, think they belong to someone else :dontknow: Don't bark, no puking, no crying, being good in the motel rooms, gee, who are these dogs???

Covered 4 states today, OK, ARK, Tenn., Miss. Did well, drove around 400+ miles. Will continue down 55 to the 20 to the 10 and hope to be in TV on Wed. evening. Love to make it Tuesday, but, HB, I'm already doing 90-95 so I don't want to end up in jail..... :cop: :cop: :cop:

BTW Everyone, please note, Super 8's and Best Western's are the best motels in the world. They couldn't be more accommodating and they only charge $20 extra for the 3 dogs. Its been very much appreciated. See you all on Wed.....ok, maybe Thursday before I get to the squares...

Love Kath
Must be divine intervention. :dontknow:

[ejp52]

Good luck Kathie see you soon. :bigthumbsup: ;D

[Rokinronda]

wow!!! 2 more days! It will be great seeing you again and having fun fun fun!!!!

[nONIE]

till her daddy takes the t-bird away!

Couldnt resist! evil6

[Just Susan]

Really glad to hear the all is well Kathie. My prayers are with you. Safe trip and enjoy.

[chelsea24]

040 040 :clap2: wav :welcome: Woooo hooooo! Kathie's almost here!

Great news about the doggies too! I know I envisioned a much more complicated trip when we came down with the cats. They are all good little troopers aren't they!

Drive safely! See you soon, hugs, chels

[uujudy]

Safe travels! Thanks for the tip about the motels. We'll be trekking cross country with our Tommy Boy and Baby Monroe soon. They should stop screaming about the time we reach Nebraska.

[graciegirl]

Safe travels! Thanks for the tip about the motels. We'll be trekking cross country with our Tommy Boy and Baby Monroe soon. They should stop screaming about the time we reach Nebraska.



Grandchildren?

I am sorry Judy, I couldn't resist. ;D

[uujudy]

Grandchildren?

I am sorry Judy, I couldn't resist. ;D


Oh GG, you're so baaad, but in a good way! TB & BM can't be sent home with their parents, so they're not like grandchildren. They're more like very, very spoiled children. And you'd never give those names with those initials to REAL children, would you? ;)

KathieI, safe travels for the rest of your journey! :bigthumbsup:

[Barefoot]

Super 8's and Best Western's are the best motels in the world. They couldn't be more accommodating and they only charge $20 extra for the 3 dogs.

Kat, you're almost in TV, lucky you! I'm always looking for pet friendly places to stay. One hotel in Ocala told us it would be $80 extra per pet, and we have 3!! That is a good tip about Super 8s and Best Western motels.

See you in October! Safe trip.

[Taltarzac]

Kathie? Hope to see you soon with your dogs at Doggie Doo Run Run. :welcome: :bigthumbsup: ;D

[beady]

Hey Kathie,
So glad the trip is going well.
I know you are excited to arrive but take it slow and please arrive safely.

FYI to all those traveling with pets...Comfort Inn is also pet friendly... only $15.00 extra per night. Stayed with them on my way to New England and will do it again on my return to TV in a couple of weeks.
See you in the square. Wahoo.....

[Barefoot]

FYI to all those traveling with pets...Comfort Inn is also pet friendly... only $15.00 extra per night.

This is really good information as I always travel with 3 pets. I wonder if it applies to every Comfort Inn, Best Western and Super 8s.

I always though the Red Roof Inn was the only consistently pet-friendly motel chain.

[swrinfla]

barefoot:

Also look into Red Roof Inns.

As I recollect there was no stated extra charge for The Cat when we came down here more than 3 years ago! It's possible that the room for me was more than had I been traveling alone, but I didn't see any evidence of that!

SWR

[graciegirl]

Are you guys all up on your roofs with binoculars waiting to see Kathie and kids driving down Odell.................? Well, Who is going to be the first to spot Kathie?

[Barefoot]

barefoot:
Also look into Red Roof Inns.
As I recollect there was no stated extra charge for The Cat when we came down here more than 3 years ago! It's possible that the room for me was more than had I been traveling alone, but I didn't see any evidence of that! SWR

Thanks SWR. I can see that it is important to check into pet policies for motels before starting on a trip. Extra charges can really mount up, especially if they charge for each pet. Next trip, I'll be more organized. (I think I've said that before). ;D

[Donna]

Kathi....Jeet?? I hope so, you need your strength... :bigthumbsup:

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[jojo]

You are really making good time. Delighted the trip is going well. See you soon...

[KathieI]

Hi All!!!!!!!

Made it to Pensacola this evening. :clap2: :clap2:

:2excited: :hot::2excited: :hot: Drove around 530 miles today, and still feel great!! Not too tired. Its amazing what the anticipation can do to your energy level!!

We're pretty sure we'll arrive tomorrow in TV afternoon at the latest. 040 040 040

The puppies are still behaving very well, http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/people_cloudangel2.gif (http://www.millan.net)
My little angels!!!

FYI, I used AAA web site to plan out my travel route, it was extremely accurate and easy to maneuver. It also gives you the pet friendly hotels/motels in each city. An excellent resource. We didn't get lost once and never had a problem with getting a room even late in the evening. Try it, you'll like it.

Yes, SWR, I'm in a Red Roof Inn as we speak, the accommodations are wonderful, clean and very updated, but what I notice is hotel chains aren't necessarily the same or have the same policies in each city. Its good to check as you progress in your travels.

Thanks All, for your well wishes and see ya in TV tomorrow!! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[nONIE]

CONGRATULATIONS KATHIE! Your almost there! 040 040 040

You've done so well, how would you like to drive me back to N.Y in November?

(Im hiding under the bed)

[KathieI]

Sure, I may just do that!!! ::)

I need you to stay with me, pleeeasseee!! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/budhug.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Kathie,

You are nearly there. You are making fantastic time.

Will call you when we get down.

HB

[samhass]

Well Kathie, you are in the final stretch of your journey back to Paradise! It will be wonderful to see you again!! Be safe and welcome home! :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

[Rokinronda]

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[nONIE]

Ronda, thats so beautiful!!! Your dazzler made me cry! What a beautiful welcome for Kathy! :'((tears of happiness)

[KathieI]

Me too. Thanks Ronda, I'm crying my eyes out right now!!! So's my niece and the doggies!!

We're HOME!!!! YEAH!!!

[chelsea24]

SHE'S HEEEEEEEEERRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!

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:welcome: Home Kathie!

[beady]

:welcome: Home

:welcome: Home

Can you tell I am glitz challenged......no matter glad you are almost here.
I'll see you in a couple of weeks...

[barb1191]

WELCOME HOME KATH!!!! Your new, wonderful life is just beginning in "paradise." You made it, and what a gigantic step. You're amazing, dear one.

Best wishes to you in your new home and future. Look forward to seeing you when we get there sometime this Fall.

We love you.....barb & bill

[Barefoot]

Kat, now you can relax and take your time to unpack and get into the swing of things. I'm glad you made it safely.

You've gone through a long ordeal this past year and now you can start reaping the benefits. Have a wonderful September in The Bubble.

By the time I arrive in October, the parties should be in full swing!

[Peachie]

I have goose bumpies all over for you, Kathie, I am so happy for you. :welcome: to you and "the kids". May you have a wonderful life in The Villages. :bigthumbsup:

[sschuler1]

Holy speeder, Batman! How did you get there so fast! Last night you said you still had 400 miles to go. How did you get home before 10 am?

[njgranny]

Kathie,

You are so brave and competent to drive all that distance. Hope you arrive in TV safe and sound and "ready to go." Hopefully, we'll be there within the year.

Jan