I had another wonderful adventure. Still hard to believe I am getting out on the highway and doing things that are fun. I like it. A lot!
The night before my trip, I am very scared and nervous. Fifty-eleven things are on my mind. It is weird but as soon as I get in the car and turn on my GPS, I am just as calm as can be. Maybe it is the incentive of seeing Daniel but I really think it is just having the freedom to finally do something I want to do. It is awesome.
The old place we stayed (Punderson Manor in Newbury, OH) was beautiful. Would have been exciting to have seen something strange other than me.
View attachment 997066Did not see one single ghost. Darn. The only room available, because of a big wedding party, was a handicapped room. There was no way that room had a handicapped shower. I was expecting a huge shower but it was barely big enough for me. I did like the little pull-down seat though.
I had never been to a drag race. It was not as exciting as I had expected but still had a wonderful day. Daniel's trucking company was the owner of the racetrack so I met several of his friends and you know me. . . I talked to everyone. It is so nice to go places with someone that is like me. (well, sort of like me, I take it to another level
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I must say the little kid's racing was just the cutest. The 7-year-olds had little miniature bikes that looked just like the big ones. They were going 57 miles an hour and you could see the excitement in their little faces.
The bikes that used that stuff to make them go really fast were interesting and loud. I cannot imagine going from 0 to 208 miles an hour in such a short time. It must be a real rush to them. Of course, I felt the same way on the highway. heehee
I did so many "1st time" things with Dan. It was wonderful. Everything was exciting to me. Even going
through my first toll booths was fun. I went
through 3 on the way there but Dan changed my route coming back and I didn't have to go
through a single one. That was fine with me because they were $4.25 each. heehee Dan got to stay another night because he did not have a load to pick up so we spend the last night in his truck. He has a nice big truck and I was very comfortable. I was glad the bathroom was close.
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Seeing my first great lake (Erie) was spectacular. We spent all day on the motorcycle stopping at different places. He would stop just to buy me a homemade root beer. We took short walks because Dan is slow but even that was special. Just think, I have 4 more to look forward to. I'd like to see them all.
I have not been on the back of a motorcycle for 37 years. I was pregnant with my daughter the last time I rode. This time was much more exciting. heehee In Ohio, they do not have a helmet law so that was my first time riding completely free and I loved it. I realize it is more dangerous to ride without one but the feeling of wind on your face was the most free I have ever felt. He has been riding since he was 7 and was an exceptional driver. I felt completely safe and protected. I was pleasantly surprised that I did not get sore or anything. We did get caught in the rain for just a little way but it was not hard enough to hurt thank goodness. He tried to get me back to the hotel before but started but even that was fun.
You would not believe the fantastic food I ate. Dan talked me into eating breakfast every morning which was strange for me but wonderful. I was scared to get on the scales this morning but I only gained 3 pounds. That's nuttin'. He says I need to put on 10 lbs. He's wrong of course.
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One of the best parts of my trip was surprising my friend Liz in West Virginia. I knocked on her door and she hollered, "Who is it?". I knocked again and she said it again a little more gruff sounding. As soon as I said "Open the damn door!", she knew exactly who it was. I got her good. It has been 12 years since we saw each other in person. I ended up staying two nights with her and would have stayed longer but I ran out of my medication. I'll take more next time.
I will think of more things to share with you. You had to be expecting a large post from me. Thanks for letting me share.
Here is the first selfie we have taken of us together out of all the times we have met. Just so you know what happy looks like on me. . . I can't believe I am posting a pic of me. That is definitely a new side of me. Remember he is 5 years younger but I don't think I look like I'm robbing the cradle. Not that it really matters to me. heehee
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I've thought about all you you so often!
It IS exhausting.
They said that this was their home, they weren't leaving.Will be nice to have 5 more days, this is the 2nd longest I have been with a company
