Follow us on our 8,455 mile journey across the country!
Daily Posts
Lost Sandpaper and ExpectationsMay 1, 2009
We fight about sandpaper, pack up the car, and talk about expectations of the trip.
Day 1: Rainy Beginning
May 2, 2009
It's been a good day even though it rained most of the day. We ended the day in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Day 2: Bob's Memory
May 3, 2009
We're in Corning, California listening to the rain fall and thunder roar.
Days 3 & 4: Visiting and Buffalo
May 4-5, 2009
We're in Coalinga, California, pretty sunny day, but we are both feeling very tired.
Day 5: Killing Time
May 6, 2009
We're in Commerce, California after spending part of the day in Bakersfield for Sheri's annual drool-fest over a piece of furniture.
Day 6: Visit With Bob's Family
May 7, 2009
We spent time with Bob's aunt and uncle in Whittier, California.
Days 7-9: Visit With Sheri's Family
May 8-10, 2009
We spent several days with Sheri's mom and step-dad in Cherry Valley, California.
Days 10-11: Memories of Our First Home
May 11-12, 2009
We're in Gilbert, Arizona, enjoying a visit with the guy who helped Bob build our first home.
Day 12: A Prickly Conversation
May 13, 2009
On our way to Deming, New Mexico, a talk about redecorating the house turned into a prickly conversation.
Days 13-15: West Texas Sky and A Look Back
May 14-16, 2009
Since we both seriously dislike the desert, what are we doing in Odessa?
Day 16: A Slow, Very Slow Connection
May 17, 2009
Random conversations today as we drove across Texas.
Day 17: Home on the Road Flashback
May 18, 2009
Memories of our decision in 1990 to travel around the USA in our RV, looking for the perfect place to live.
Day 18: Two Brief Encounters
May 19, 2009
Bob interacted with two couples today. Sheri missed both encounters.
Day 19: Falling Rock Complaint
May 20, 2009
After Bob complained about the Falling Rock signs along the road, Sheri was glad they reached their destination for the day.
Day 20: Catching Up and Visiting Friends
May 21, 2009
We visited with friends in Morristown, Tennessee, did some shopping, had the car serviced, and relaxed. No driving today!
Day 21: Virginia is For Lovers
May 22, 2009
Music heals the grouchy spirit after GPS lets us down in Lexington, Virginia.
Day 22: Thoughts About Relocation and Values
May 23, 2009
Many communities across the country look all the same when it comes to hotels, restaurants, and stores.
Day 23: Enough Rain!
May 24, 2009
Rusty freeway overpasses made us think about about rusty marriages.
Days 24-25: Visiting Friend and Seeing Rhode Island
May 25-26, 2009
We visited with a friend in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, saw a lighthouse, lots of bridges, parks, and enjoyed no driving today!
Days 26 - 29: Cold Day in Marshfield
May 27 - 30, 2009
We're in Marshfield, Massachusetts with our youngest son.
Day 30: Last Day in Marshfield
May 31, 2009
Our wonderful visit with our son comes to an end. It is time to head home.
Day 31: Does Good Luck Create a Successful Marriage?
June 1, 2009
On our way to Fishkill, New York, we talked about Larry's knack for finding four-leaf clovers and if luck plays a role in successful marriages.
Days 32-34: Detour on Pennsylvania Backroads
June 2 - 4, 2009
We missed an exit and ended up driving the last couple hours through some of Pennsylvania's backroads to get to Johnstown.
Day 35: Everyone Has Stories
June 5, 2009
We changed our mind on a whim when we saw an exit for Route 30. We took the exit and had a great day driving on back roads and visiting antique stores today.
Day 36: How to Attract Attention
June 6, 2009
If you want to attract attention, carry a vase of roses into a hotel.
Day 37: Time With Family
June 7, 2009
We spent the day in DeMotte, Indiana visiting with Bob's sister and brother-in-law.
Days 38-39: Living Proof -- Opposite-Sex Friends Not a Threat to These Marriages
June 8 - 9, 2009
We spent a couple days in Joliet, Illinois, doing some genealogy research and talking with interesting folks.
Day 40: Another Change in Plans
June 10, 2009
We ditched the idea of traveling on back roads and are back on the Interstate. We want to get home!
Day 41: Racism -- A Marriage Deal Breaker?
June 11, 2009
The news today about James von Brunn's ex-wife along with heavy thunderstorms got us thinking and talking about marriage deal breakers.
Day 42: Pay Attention!
June 12, 2009
Work zone traffic signs that say "Pay Attention" made us talk about the blog topic for today. Travel fatigue is setting in.
Day 43: Home at Last!
June 13, 2009
Grass is two-feet high and weeds have taken over the garden, but home looks great!
