Road trip!
Jan 16th, 2006 by Accidental Thinker
It was a spur of the moment plan, but we are going on a road trip next week, without the kids! It will be a quick trip that will have us in the car almost longer than we’ll actually be at our destination, and I can’t wait! I’ve always loved a good road trip. There is something so calming about listening to the hypnotic hum of the tires on the highway, being lulled into a trance by the droning vibrations of the open road, and just losing myself in my own thoughts for mile after uninterrupted mile, free of the demands of the outside world. Then there is the equally enticing prospect of sharing hours of good conversation with our traveling companions or making great headway into a good book. And no matter how many times we’ve made the trip, I never get tired of admiring the changing scenery as we move from the flat terrain of Florida into the rolling countryside of Georgia and South Carolina and on into the striking beauty of the Smokey Mountains, as we cross North Carolina into Tennessee.
Even though our route will already be planned, setting out on a road trip trip is always an adventure full of endless possibilities. We could go anywhere or do anything. But this time, we won’t be doing just anything. We’re traveling to Tennessee specifically to watch Kent’s nephew play basketball. He’s apparently quite the local hoops hero, being wooed by several college scouts. Not being much of a sports enthusiast myself, all I can say is that it’s fortunate I’ll have that good book along with me. We’ll be in country that lives and breathes high school sports so I know I’m risking incredulous stares from fervent fans who don’t understand my disinterest, but a girl’s gotta have a plan to avert mind-numbing boredom. Either that, or I’ll make up stories about the rabid fans to post in my blog. Maybe I’d better take a notebook too.
You’re right. Take a notebook. Have fun!
WOOHOO for you and your hubby! This sounds fabulous, just the two of you. I look forward to hearing about your adventures. 😀
Don’t forget the camera, too. You could get the shot that convinces the scouts to sign him.
Sounds like a great trip. It’s been awhile since I’ve taken one myself.
Monique ~ Well have a great time! Drive carefully too! Or in your case “READ SAFELY!” ~ Thanks for popping by my site and wishing me Happy Birthday! Getting older ALWAYS beats the alternative! ~ jb///
I can see you throwing empties at road signs now. Have fun – and be safe. We’ll miss you and we’ll be here when you get back.
This sounds like great fun. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Yes…definitely take a notebook.
I’m not into following national sports teams, or college or HS for that matter, but watching teams play live is a thrill.
I doubt you’ll be doing any reading.
Enjoy!!!!
My favorite part of road trips is getting to read a book. I don’t get (make?) time here at home to read so my favorite part of any vacation is getting to read a good book or two. Driving, flying, camping…doesn’t matter, the first thing I do in planning the trip is go to the book store and pick out one or two good books. Hope you enjoy!
I’m not a big basketball fan but watching it live, especially when you have someone you are cheering for, makes it a whole new ball game 🙂 Was that a pun?
You’ve given me a pang of envy! Your wonderful description of roadtrips makes me itch to get off this ridiculously small island, and live somewhere where I might actually be able to get lost, or the weather might change, or I might see something unexpected, or drive down a single road for longer than three minutes, or , or…see what you’ve done?!
Enjoy it :o)
Having just driven from Virginia to Texas, and previously driven from California to Maine, I can appreciate the beauty you see when traveling. Each state seems to have it’s own unique terrain … it’s a wonderful way to see the country! Enjoy your trip and take plenty of pictures!
Thanks for stopping by (you have been there before, probably through FTS or Abby’s sites). Welcome back!
Go car trips! That’s a nice drive – I’m from Jacksonville originally, so I know that route from many (occasionally traumatic) family car trips from FL to visit relatives in Alabama, SC, Georgia, Tenn, etc. The mountains seem to magically grow out the window as you go along. What part of Florida are y’all in?
Definitley take a notebook. I’ll be interested in what you witness. I am not a sports fan either. Boring! I love road trips. Brian and I drove to Las Vegas, which is about a 12 hour drive from where we live and it was so nice. The scenery wasn’t exciting but we had endless hours to ourselves. It was splendid. Let us all know how it is. Give lots of details.
Road trip!!!
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find no less than five things each direction to blog about.
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