Saturday, July 11, 2009

Road Tripping



We leave tomorrow in the early a.m. for parts unknown--well, parts known but not clearly.

I have abandoned my Easy Rider allusion as it becomes clearer that the upcoming epic will be more burdened than easy...but such is the privilege of traveling with a little one.

There is so much we can't do with Hedgehog--ghost tours, honky tonks, voodoo shops, getting drunk in New Orleans, buying and setting off fireworks in the Carolinas--but we're substituting swimming pools and alligators and this place so in the end it will be satisfactory, one hopes.

Well, we shall see, we shall see...
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19 comments:

  1. nickJuly 11, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Goodness, off on another trip, your wanderlust must be getting very pronounced. I look forward to your bulletins. Cleburnes looks good - a breath of fresh air (and fresh food) in a country supposedly passionate about the artificial (well, that's the stereotype anyway)!

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  2. BarlinnieJuly 11, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Be safe.. enjoy everything about the trip, and for the love of god... photies and tales for when you return hen.

    I'm missing you already.

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  3. savannahJuly 11, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    what a grand tour, sugar! i love houston, but i am sorry y'all won't be heading over to savannah on y'alls way! are you going to stop in ashville? xoxox

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  4. Madame DeFargeJuly 11, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Have a great time with each other. For some reason, I read 'easy rider' as 'eerie spider' - which may make sense to someone. Let's hope that the alligators and swimming pools aren't co-located.

    Looking forward to the traveller's tales.

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  5. PatJuly 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Well done for including a map for the geographically challenged (me) although I still don't know if you are near Savannah's part of the States.
    'There is so much we can't do with Hedgehog--ghost tours, honky tonks, voodoo shops, getting drunk in New Orleans, buying and setting off fireworks in the Carolinas'-
    Hedgehogless we are free to do all of that- we don't - so make the most of little H:)

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  6. bindhiyaJuly 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Have a safe trip dear..
    If you in AR give me a call and stop by...please..
    i'll send my number to your email..
    love & ((hugs))
    bindi

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  7. AnonymousJuly 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Can't see why you could not take your kid on ghost tours, voodoo shops and in Whiskey bars. Someone HAS to stay sober then ...

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  8. Brian MillerJuly 11, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    safe, yet fun travels...the restaurant looks to be one enjoyed by passengers of all ages. see you soon!

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  9. just bobJuly 11, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Looks like the Deliverance road trip!

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  10. CeceJuly 11, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    The town I live in is listed on that map.

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  11. LeahJuly 11, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    nick--it is a breath of fresh air, I agree! Although I totally dig over-processed food (shh...don't tell anyone), it generally doesn't make one feel very good--as for the wanderlust, I did have it when I made plans for this road trip, but as I am rushing about getting ready, the desire has ebbed...

    Jimmy--you needn't miss my delightful self too much, I shall post from the road I hope, if all goes well...

    sav--I am sorry too that we won't be passing your way. That would have been so wonderful to meet you! Sarge suggested 85 through Atlanta, to 65, to 10--he's done it that way before. We will be spending the first night in South Carolina, and the second in Louisiana. That's a whole heckuva lot of driving!!!

    Mme DeF--Sarge laughed out loud at your comment--it was an unfortunate juxtaposition of alligators and swimming pools! He is a great fan of yours, by the way.

    Rima--thank you, I hope so!!!

    Pat--you also made Sarge laugh with your "Hedgehogless" comment. But poor Hedgie, she desperately wants me to refer to her by her real name!

    Bindi--thank you sweetie! We're not sure yet whether we're taking the Arkansas route on the way home. We're going to play it by ear once we hit Texas.

    mago!--ha! hilarious. Hedgie would probably love it...

    Brian--it is definitely enjoyed by all, and hopefully by us! See you soon!

    Bob--oh lord, you're right...

    Cece--I'm guessing where you are--I know the general vicinity!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 11, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Oh have a great trip- a change is as good as a rest- even if the trip is exhausting! Have lots and lots of FUN!

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  13. BainoJuly 11, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Wow some trip. Don't worry about the 'grown up' stuff too much. That'll happen quick enough. We now all fight over who's going to be the designated driver! Does't seem a heartbeat since I was road tripping with booster seats in the back! Lot's of photos please for those of us who travel vicariously! Be safe!

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  14. MeganJuly 11, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Drive safe. Looking forward to the updates. Wish you were driving all the way West.

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  15. AbiJuly 12, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful time!

    We are escaping soon *without* any small people... I can't wait... ;)

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  16. CandieJuly 12, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    ah cool!Enjoy!:)

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  17. The MistressJuly 12, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    What’s stopping you from recreating the Peter Fonda cemetery scene from Easy Rider while you’re in New Orleans?

    I mean other than the fact that Fonda’s character was high on acid.

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  18. Kat MortensenJuly 12, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    When you get back (and I do hope you're having a wonderful, safe and fun trip), please check the post "Unfinished Business" on my blog and look for your name. Okay?

    Kat

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  19. Whoistin-tinandsnowy?July 12, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Hi! Leah,
    All I can really say is..."Godspeed" and I hope that you, and your family really enjoy your trip!

    Take care!
    DeeDee ;-D

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