Newnan to Kentucky

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Bear with me this is the first log entry so I will take some time and write a little more than I might otherwise put in the first day's trip record. I am also learning to add photos so there are more than might be necessary for this first entry. I will work on using formatting later.

Today was mostly about getting started and taking advantage of an opportuntiy to visit with family. BJ, our Miniature Schnauzer, was sure she was going to travel with us so she arranged herself in the front seat while I loaded everything. She will be staying at home this trip. We stopped for lunch in Chattanooga with Mom, Dad, Cathy and, Beth.

The weather was great and traffic was easy except for a brief slurge of rush hour stuff in Nashville. The bike trailer towed easily but lowered our fuel economy significantly. Fuel in Tennessee and Kentucky ranges between $3.81 (seems to be the norm) and $4.07 per gallon (unusually high price compared what we generally found).

Courtyard in Paducah was our stopover for the night. We plan to load out fairly early in the morning and drive the remaining 425 miles to Kansas City.

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Photos

BJ camped out in the truck
BJ wanted to go so badly she waited for hours in the truck while I loaded everything.

Bike Loaded
Donna wanted a shot of me on the trailered bike.

Hug and a Prayer
We were loading up to leave after four years of preparing and planning.

Leaving Newnan
Our "rig" heading out.

Mom at lunch
Mom is cleaning up after lunch.

The Family
Mom, Dad, Cathy, Beth and, Donna.

Comments

[Dyea]

Load 'em Up and Move 'em Out!
Sorry I missed you guys yesterday at lunch! I had this silly little thing called "work". I think you're on to something with the whole retirement thing.....anyway, I am living vicariously through your adventures so make them good! Love you! Dyea and Kaylie

[nanatwoone]

From those left behind
We loved seeing both of you in travel mode! Reminds us of older timeswith us as kids. We are real jealous, keep the pictures coming!!! Mom, Cathy, Granp pa great and Beth

[nanatwoone]

I can't get blog thru my e-mail
Hey, Al, When I go in through my access to your blog, it reads that I don't have permission to access this blog. ?? Will check again another day:) love you, cathy

[Manco]

BLOG Access
I just made the BLOG public so you should be able to get to it now. I love you.