Left Carlyle, IL on December 29, 2006 about 5 hours later than planned, but I wasn't concerned. Time is on my side these days. I guess the Times Square Ball drop however, is somewhat of a deadline. Surely though if I happen to make it there a little late they will wait for me before dropping the ball? Made it to Columbus, Ohio around 9:00 pm and headed for the Alum Creek Campground. Upon arrival however, the Park was closed for the season. I know I had read it was open year round. Not sure what was going on, but I did know I was not staying at the Alum Creek Campground that night. As I went back to the interstate I noticed a Flying J truck stop. I decided to spend the night there. I
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