December 30, 1978, Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and we're already up and out of the motel. We're going to make a quick stop in Colonial Heights, VA to so Gary can visit a high school classmate. Grant and Gladys lived in Georgetown, DE. when we did and they were our card-playing buddies. Grant was at his barber shop so he and Greg went there to get a haircut and say 'goodbye' while I visited Gladys and kids.
At 10:30 a.m. we gassed up with our destination Atlanta, GA, over 500 miles away. I figured we are getting 11.3 miles to the gallon of gas pulling the weight of the Scout. Had lunch just before noon from our cooler. Food and milk is staying ice cold because we put fresh ice each time we stay at a motel. Cat is quiet, dog asleep on my lap ~ Westward Ho the wagons.
12:45 p.m. Gary turned on the radio to listen to a football game and in self-defense I put the ear phones on and listened to Neil Diamond. We're now in Oxford, NC. Greg is reading a "Mad" magazine. I gave him a notebook so he could keep his own thoughts of the journey but he never wrote one word. Oh well, I tried.
So far the landscape is familiar, no dramatic changes that makes me go 'wow, look at that'. Now getting 12.2 miles per gallons since changing over to Amoco Supreme gas and the van has stopped pinging. But we started having difficulties with the interior gauge light and brake lights so Gary got out to do an equipment check and discovered we needed a fuse. He also double checked the safety connection of the tow bar.
Reached South Carolina at 5:15 p.m. after driving 340 miles ~ 6 hours 15 minutes. That wide mouth mayonnaise jar sure has come in handy!
At 7:15 we made the Georgia state line and we are getting hungry since we've only snacked on cheese & crackers, radishes, carrots and tangerines today.
Finally we stopped in Commerce, GA at 7:55 p.m.to see if there are 'any rooms in the inn". We ate dinner and had a good sleep.
I promise you will read more exciting words as our journey progresses. Sorry if you've been bored so hang in there just a little longer.
Saundra
Oh The Mayonnaise Jar !!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteWas there a reason you went South instead of due west except for visiting friends? Once I wished I could travel cross country. Now not so much. Janice
ReplyDelete"Sorry?" What the heck woman??! I am loving this!!! (Well, except for the mayonnaise jar visuals LOL). ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteLoving this,,,,
ReplyDeleteDitto what Robin said...haha!
ReplyDeleteHaha! The mayo jar! Not bored at all! I love reading about road trips. The good and the bad. Jan in MA
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