APRIL 2ND
Got back on I-70 and drove to Indianapolis, stopping along the way for some $3.60 gas in Ohio. Had the thought of having the Breakfast of Champions, Sliders, but first place in Indiana was three miles off the road (after I got off) so went to a second. Got that $5 deal: 4 Sliders, fries and drink.
Tummy full, back on interstate to Indianapolis and through town to bypass on west side then to I-74.
Stopped in Mahomet for $3.56 gas, then watched gas prices start rising the closer I got to Chicago on Il-47.
Then, at 4 PM, home. Drove 411 miles today.
Good to be Home. --RoadDog
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Showing posts with label NC Spring 2013 Trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NC Spring 2013 Trip. Show all posts
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Friday, April 5, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: April 1st
Back on I-77 several miles north of that horrendous vehicle pile up from yesterday in which three were killed and many sent to the hospital. I had heard that it had been cleared off, though.
Past Wytheville and up to West Virginia and past where the rock slide had been on my way down. It was all clear, except the shoulder was closed for some reason. West Virginia Turnpike, paid my $6 and kept an eye on those mountainsides.
At Ripley, got off and back onto US-33 and the 100 miles to Columbus and then I-70 west to Dayton exits and got my Skyline Chili fix and a room at the next door Super 8 for $33.
Almost Home Now. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: How does Moses make his tea? Why, Hebrews it.
Past Wytheville and up to West Virginia and past where the rock slide had been on my way down. It was all clear, except the shoulder was closed for some reason. West Virginia Turnpike, paid my $6 and kept an eye on those mountainsides.
At Ripley, got off and back onto US-33 and the 100 miles to Columbus and then I-70 west to Dayton exits and got my Skyline Chili fix and a room at the next door Super 8 for $33.
Almost Home Now. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: How does Moses make his tea? Why, Hebrews it.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: April 1st-- Feeling a Bit Foolish
April 1ST
Left Goldsboro and took US-70 to I-40 and past the Raleigh-Durham monster car trap with no problem.
Approaching Burlington, I got off the interstate and stopped at Hursey's BBQ. I'd seen their billboards all these times driving through, but had never stopped. They're considered one of the best 'cues in the state, which is saying something.
They sure earn that distinction. As Arnold would say, "I'll be back!!"
Then, I-40 to US-421 to US-52/I-74 to Mt. Airy, then off at NC-89 and into Virginia on what is also called Skyline Highway, an apt name. Beautiful drive. My objective was the town of Galax, Virginia, from which the country station I listen to transmits.
Drizzling and didn't see any likely stops, so got gas and back on I-77. I missed the spot where they had that huge car crash in the fog yesterday at the Va-NC border.
RoadDog
Left Goldsboro and took US-70 to I-40 and past the Raleigh-Durham monster car trap with no problem.
Approaching Burlington, I got off the interstate and stopped at Hursey's BBQ. I'd seen their billboards all these times driving through, but had never stopped. They're considered one of the best 'cues in the state, which is saying something.
They sure earn that distinction. As Arnold would say, "I'll be back!!"
Then, I-40 to US-421 to US-52/I-74 to Mt. Airy, then off at NC-89 and into Virginia on what is also called Skyline Highway, an apt name. Beautiful drive. My objective was the town of Galax, Virginia, from which the country station I listen to transmits.
Drizzling and didn't see any likely stops, so got gas and back on I-77. I missed the spot where they had that huge car crash in the fog yesterday at the Va-NC border.
RoadDog
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Home Now
Love to be on the road. Love getting home just as much.
It took me two days and a little over a thousand miles to get home on Monday and Tuesday.
RoadDog
It took me two days and a little over a thousand miles to get home on Monday and Tuesday.
RoadDog
NC Spring 2013 Trip: March 31-- A Family Easter
MARCH 31ST-- SUNDAY
Of course, this being Easter Sunday, I went to church with Mom. First, though, Sunday School in my dad's old class. These men always remind me so much of him, I enjoy being with them and listening to them talk. You always get sports and especially college belittling amongst NC State, Carolina, Duke and East Carolina.
During the church service, the congregation went to the front and placed flowers on a cross, a new tradition for me as I had not seen it before. Quite an impressive cross with all those flowers and taken out afterwards and placed in front of the church. I later saw another flower cross in front of the Presbyterian Church. This is a nice thing to do.
Went to Willowdale Cemetery and placed flowers at my dad's grave and that of my mother's parents.
Then visited Wayne Memorial Cemetery on the way to Warsaw and paid our respects to my father's parents.
Visited my cousin Graham's family in Warsaw. It is always great to have a family get-together on special days. And, some really fine food.
Came home and watched the rest of the two tournament games. I wasn't happy about Louisville beating Duke and didn't care much about the Michigan-Florida game.
Watched the end of "The Bible" and "The Vikings" on History Channel.
Mom was saying what the people on "The Bible" said even before they spoke.
Heading Home Tomorrow. --RoadDog
Of course, this being Easter Sunday, I went to church with Mom. First, though, Sunday School in my dad's old class. These men always remind me so much of him, I enjoy being with them and listening to them talk. You always get sports and especially college belittling amongst NC State, Carolina, Duke and East Carolina.
During the church service, the congregation went to the front and placed flowers on a cross, a new tradition for me as I had not seen it before. Quite an impressive cross with all those flowers and taken out afterwards and placed in front of the church. I later saw another flower cross in front of the Presbyterian Church. This is a nice thing to do.
Went to Willowdale Cemetery and placed flowers at my dad's grave and that of my mother's parents.
Then visited Wayne Memorial Cemetery on the way to Warsaw and paid our respects to my father's parents.
Visited my cousin Graham's family in Warsaw. It is always great to have a family get-together on special days. And, some really fine food.
Came home and watched the rest of the two tournament games. I wasn't happy about Louisville beating Duke and didn't care much about the Michigan-Florida game.
Watched the end of "The Bible" and "The Vikings" on History Channel.
Mom was saying what the people on "The Bible" said even before they spoke.
Heading Home Tomorrow. --RoadDog
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: March 29th and 30th: Grazing at McCall's and Battle of Goldsboro
MARCH 29TH
Big thing today was going to McCall's for their lunch buffet. For $7.95 got it all, but splurged on the bbq, slaw and Calabash shrimp. I was even too full for dessert.
MARCH 30TH
Went out to the Battle of Goldsboro (Goldsborough) Bridge which was a large skirmish involving 11,000 Union troops and less than 2,000 Confederates back in December 1862, so the 150th anniversary was just commemorated. Until several years ago, there was nothng at the site which was used as agricultural land after the war so is still pretty much the same. It has =been restored by the Goldsboro Rifles Sons of Confederate Veterans.
I also bought six two-liter bottles of Cheerwine. It is a NC product and I'm a big fan of it.
My sister came in from Georgia.
Visions of 'Cue Dancing in My Head. --RoadDog
Big thing today was going to McCall's for their lunch buffet. For $7.95 got it all, but splurged on the bbq, slaw and Calabash shrimp. I was even too full for dessert.
MARCH 30TH
Went out to the Battle of Goldsboro (Goldsborough) Bridge which was a large skirmish involving 11,000 Union troops and less than 2,000 Confederates back in December 1862, so the 150th anniversary was just commemorated. Until several years ago, there was nothng at the site which was used as agricultural land after the war so is still pretty much the same. It has =been restored by the Goldsboro Rifles Sons of Confederate Veterans.
I also bought six two-liter bottles of Cheerwine. It is a NC product and I'm a big fan of it.
My sister came in from Georgia.
Visions of 'Cue Dancing in My Head. --RoadDog
Saturday, March 30, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: March 27th and 28th: It's a Church Thing
MARCH 27TH-- WEDNESDAY
Lenten Service at First African Baptist Church in Goldsboro. Every Wednesday during Lent, the churches of Goldsboro have services at different churches, black and white. This one was at a black church which was formed from Mom's First Baptist and is getting ready to commemorate their 150th anniversary.
Afterwards there was an excellent lunch served. I had a talk with one of the board members who was also on the Waynesborough Commission about the possiblity of saving Goldsboro's Rosenwald School and movong it to Waynesborough. Rosenwald Schools were built throughout the South for the education of blacks, something that was sadly lacking in the early 1900s.
Aftrerwards, got to meet my Aunt Louise and cousin Joe.
MARCH 28TH-- THURSDAY
Went to the Goldsboro First Baptist Church's Fellowship dinner and afterwards to Maundy Service marking the Last Supper. Quite sad when they stripped the sanctuary of its religious items.
RoadDog
Lenten Service at First African Baptist Church in Goldsboro. Every Wednesday during Lent, the churches of Goldsboro have services at different churches, black and white. This one was at a black church which was formed from Mom's First Baptist and is getting ready to commemorate their 150th anniversary.
Afterwards there was an excellent lunch served. I had a talk with one of the board members who was also on the Waynesborough Commission about the possiblity of saving Goldsboro's Rosenwald School and movong it to Waynesborough. Rosenwald Schools were built throughout the South for the education of blacks, something that was sadly lacking in the early 1900s.
Aftrerwards, got to meet my Aunt Louise and cousin Joe.
MARCH 28TH-- THURSDAY
Went to the Goldsboro First Baptist Church's Fellowship dinner and afterwards to Maundy Service marking the Last Supper. Quite sad when they stripped the sanctuary of its religious items.
RoadDog
Thursday, March 28, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: March 25 and 26th
MARCH 25TH
Finished off the Wilber's BBQ from Thursday. Checked out the Trade-It store on Ash Street. At least here I understand some of the electronics which are old things people bring in. Also went to Sam's Club. I like going there, but don't have a membership as the nearest ones at home are 30 miles away.
Went to the Waynesborough Historical Commission meeting. I give a large donation to this group each year in my mother's name. They bring historical buildings from around Wayne County to the site of Waynesborough which was the predecessor of Goldsboro. My brother replaced my mom on the board.
MARCH 26TH
My brother and I went to lunch at Central Lunch on Goldsbor's Center Street. This place has been there since before 1900, although many owners. Great meal for $5.99. Afterwards, I went to Berkely Mall and was sad to see the FYE store wasn't there. They had CDs and DVDs. One more nail in the coffin of all the things I love. Thanks very much Down Loaders.
My cousin Joe and Aunt Louise came by. Joe and I went to Books-A-Million. I found a huge book "Encyclopedia of North Carolina" on sale for $5, This is a really interesting book, and something everyone in the state or who likes the state should have.
RoadDog
Finished off the Wilber's BBQ from Thursday. Checked out the Trade-It store on Ash Street. At least here I understand some of the electronics which are old things people bring in. Also went to Sam's Club. I like going there, but don't have a membership as the nearest ones at home are 30 miles away.
Went to the Waynesborough Historical Commission meeting. I give a large donation to this group each year in my mother's name. They bring historical buildings from around Wayne County to the site of Waynesborough which was the predecessor of Goldsboro. My brother replaced my mom on the board.
MARCH 26TH
My brother and I went to lunch at Central Lunch on Goldsbor's Center Street. This place has been there since before 1900, although many owners. Great meal for $5.99. Afterwards, I went to Berkely Mall and was sad to see the FYE store wasn't there. They had CDs and DVDs. One more nail in the coffin of all the things I love. Thanks very much Down Loaders.
My cousin Joe and Aunt Louise came by. Joe and I went to Books-A-Million. I found a huge book "Encyclopedia of North Carolina" on sale for $5, This is a really interesting book, and something everyone in the state or who likes the state should have.
RoadDog
Monday, March 25, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: March 23 and 24th-- Bentonville and Tuscarora Indians
MARCH 23RD-- SATURDAY
Drove 25 miles to Johnston County and took a tour of Bentonville Battlefield, the last major battle in the Civil War frought in March 1865, where a hastily formed Confederate Army under Gen. Joseph Johnston tried to stop Union General Sherman's Army in North Carolina.
After some success the first day, Union reinforcements arrived and carried the day.
I went through the visitors center and just missed getting to go on a battlefield tour, something new they are trying this year. I did drive around a lot of the battlefield, checking out some important sites.
MARCH 24TH-- SUNDAY
After church, we attended a presentation on the 1713 Tuscaroran War, which resulted in the end of their power in North Carolina and opened the state for white settlement. I knew there had been Tuscaroran Indians, but didn't know much about the story.
I was expecting some warm weather coming South, and even brought some shorts to wear, but definitely not so. There is no spring here and its been cold the whole time. Cold and rainy today.
RoadDog
Drove 25 miles to Johnston County and took a tour of Bentonville Battlefield, the last major battle in the Civil War frought in March 1865, where a hastily formed Confederate Army under Gen. Joseph Johnston tried to stop Union General Sherman's Army in North Carolina.
After some success the first day, Union reinforcements arrived and carried the day.
I went through the visitors center and just missed getting to go on a battlefield tour, something new they are trying this year. I did drive around a lot of the battlefield, checking out some important sites.
MARCH 24TH-- SUNDAY
After church, we attended a presentation on the 1713 Tuscaroran War, which resulted in the end of their power in North Carolina and opened the state for white settlement. I knew there had been Tuscaroran Indians, but didn't know much about the story.
I was expecting some warm weather coming South, and even brought some shorts to wear, but definitely not so. There is no spring here and its been cold the whole time. Cold and rainy today.
RoadDog
Saturday, March 23, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: March 21st and 22nd
MARCH 21ST
Spent most of the day working at the Salvation Army's annual barbecue fundraiser in Goldsboro, NC. Always a good cause. I mostly delivered orders to different companies. People could also pick up or eat-in.
Of course, it was NCAA Tournament time so did a lot of b-ball watching. Got to pull for those underdogs.
MARCH 22ND
More b-ball.
We went to a great theatrical production "Civil War Voices" at Wayne Community College. The Civil War really came to life through the words of people who lived it and music. And, we got all sides of the conflict: Union, Confederate and black.
RoadDog
Spent most of the day working at the Salvation Army's annual barbecue fundraiser in Goldsboro, NC. Always a good cause. I mostly delivered orders to different companies. People could also pick up or eat-in.
Of course, it was NCAA Tournament time so did a lot of b-ball watching. Got to pull for those underdogs.
MARCH 22ND
More b-ball.
We went to a great theatrical production "Civil War Voices" at Wayne Community College. The Civil War really came to life through the words of people who lived it and music. And, we got all sides of the conflict: Union, Confederate and black.
RoadDog
Thursday, March 21, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: March 20th-- Rock Slide
Turns out I was just about seven miles from US-33, so got there quickly. Most of 33 is four lane now. We had taken it back in the 70s, back in out always intersate days, and hated the twisting road through all those towns.
Athens, Ohio, sits off on a hill to the side of the road with a river going by it and Ohio University sitting there like a Greek town. Impressive.
Crossed the Ohio River and picked up I-77 at Ripley just a few miles away. Then south through Charleston, West Virginia, and that beautiful gold-domed state capitol. Then, $6 total for three tolls on the W.V. Turnpike.
At MM 3, just north of the Virginia border, there was a rock slide that had closed the two northbound lanes of I-77 and a traffic backup all the way back for about five miles in Virginia. Must have just happened.
Gas at Wytheville, Virginia, usually the cheapest, was $3.47, lowest so far. Ate at the Golden Corral in Mt. Airy, NC (Snappy Lunch closed).
Hit I-40 at 4:30, expecting the worst of that huge traffic jam, but, surprising, just a few slow-downs despite heavy traffic all the way past Raleigh. Made it to Goldsboro, NC.
RoadDog
Athens, Ohio, sits off on a hill to the side of the road with a river going by it and Ohio University sitting there like a Greek town. Impressive.
Crossed the Ohio River and picked up I-77 at Ripley just a few miles away. Then south through Charleston, West Virginia, and that beautiful gold-domed state capitol. Then, $6 total for three tolls on the W.V. Turnpike.
At MM 3, just north of the Virginia border, there was a rock slide that had closed the two northbound lanes of I-77 and a traffic backup all the way back for about five miles in Virginia. Must have just happened.
Gas at Wytheville, Virginia, usually the cheapest, was $3.47, lowest so far. Ate at the Golden Corral in Mt. Airy, NC (Snappy Lunch closed).
Hit I-40 at 4:30, expecting the worst of that huge traffic jam, but, surprising, just a few slow-downs despite heavy traffic all the way past Raleigh. Made it to Goldsboro, NC.
RoadDog
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
NC Spring 2013 Trip: March 19th
Left home in Illinois at 8:13 AM Central and got to Columbus, Ohio, at 7:45 Eastern.Drove 491.3 miles today and am road weary to say the least.
Took the usual drive, Illinois 47 south from Woodstock, Illinois to Mahomet and then I-74 to Indianapolis and I-70 here.
Ate lunch at the Hen House in Mahomet, something I've been meaning to do. The Hen House Restaurants are down to just four now, all in Illinois: Springfield, one near St. Louis, this one and one more in Arcola. I've now been to all but the last one. I'm pretty sure that Cracker Barrel restaurants based themselves on Hen Houses, just on a bigger scale.
Drove through downtown Indianapolis in early rush hout and no backups.
Of course, stopped at Skyline Chili north of Dayton on I-70 for my chili fix.
Tomorrow, I plan to drive US-33 southeast from Columbus to the hookup with I-77 in West Virginia.
Mighty Tired. --RoadDog
Took the usual drive, Illinois 47 south from Woodstock, Illinois to Mahomet and then I-74 to Indianapolis and I-70 here.
Ate lunch at the Hen House in Mahomet, something I've been meaning to do. The Hen House Restaurants are down to just four now, all in Illinois: Springfield, one near St. Louis, this one and one more in Arcola. I've now been to all but the last one. I'm pretty sure that Cracker Barrel restaurants based themselves on Hen Houses, just on a bigger scale.
Drove through downtown Indianapolis in early rush hout and no backups.
Of course, stopped at Skyline Chili north of Dayton on I-70 for my chili fix.
Tomorrow, I plan to drive US-33 southeast from Columbus to the hookup with I-77 in West Virginia.
Mighty Tired. --RoadDog
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