Friday February 12, 2010 - Biloxi

Left Styx River, just east of Mobile, AL got on I-10 westbound and it was snowing(unusual cold weather for the area). Great drive through Mobile over to Biloxi, cause I enjoy seeing the coast even if it is snowing. Drove past the USS Alabama and thought about stopping, but not in the snow. Just before I got to Biloxi it started snowing again and I easily found Martin Lake campground 2 miles off I-10.
Enterprize rent-a-car came to the campground to pick me up and I rented a Hyundia Santa Fe (not my choice). The snow and rain stopped about 4 pm and I drove by the coast of Biloxi and enjoyed the view. I read that the band Montgomery Gentry was playing at one of the largest nicest casinos (Beau Rivage) in Biloxi and decided to get a ticket. I got moved up to the third row and the concert was AWESOME!!! Got back to the motor home about 11 pm just in time to watch the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies.

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Wednesday February 10, 2010

Biking and Cusing, that's right I rode about 12 miles through Alabama country side and then went in the jacuzzi and sauna. Took a walk along the Styx River and almost slipped in because it was so muddy along the banks. Did some bike maintanence, because the bike has been sitting on the back of the motor home for 6 months. Confirmed some reservations and planning on being home around the first of March.

Tuesday February 9, 2010

OK, I am getting behind so I will blog about today and then try to catch up. I woke up this morning not expecting it to be snowing...because that is what the weatherman said, but it was. There was about an inch on the ground and there were flurries, but I was heading south and hoping for the best. It snowed for about the first 60 miles heading south out of Nashville, and then it cleared up and I had clear sky and road for the next 400 miles. Yes, it was a long road day, I left Nashville at 7:45 and went north to south completely through Alabama, into the pan handle of Florida and then back into Alabama half way between Pensacola and Mobile. I stopped at the sign "Welcome to Florida" and took pictures to send to my girls because that was my original goal destination, however I did not make it to the Keys. Cheryl and I have the rest of our lives to make it there. I ended up at Styx River Resort in Robertsdale, AL at 4:45 and was happy to have an indoor jacuzzi, pool and sauna to ease the road stress. I have had many phone calls from family and friends concerned
about me and the road conditions, which I do appreciate, I am trying to reply asap, but I am not talking while I am driving. It is after midnight, so that is it for now, I will try to catch up tomorrow night or while it is raining on Thursday because I don't want to lose a clear day outside!

Thursday February 4-5, 2010

Drove from the Tomorrow Star Resort to Diamond Caverns Resort in Park City Kentucky and arrived about 3 pm after stopping at the Mammoth Caves National Park. I spent two nights there in the rain and snow. I did get out to shot some hoops, throw shoe horse shoes. The next day I asked the ranger to open the gym and sauna and then I went for a bike ride in the snow (if felt like Yosemite). I have been in touch with Cheryl many times a day and she is doing well.

Wednesday February 3, 2010

Finally, back on the road. Left LAX yesterday for Cleveland and picked up the motor home this morning at 9 and so far so good. Ruff's RV did a good job repairing and getting me prepared for the journey home. I headed to Costco for new supplies and then south in the snow. I drove about three hours and stopped at a RPI in Springfield, OH (Tomorrow Star Resort). It is freezing and I don't see any warm temps in the near future. Tomorrow I am heading south to Diamond Cave Resort, near Park City, KY for three nights and it doesn't look like I am getting out of the snow any time soon. I don't know if I will be able to ride my bike, but the next resort has a gym and jaccuzi, so I am not too upset! Sunday I will be in Nashville for the Super Bowl and hope to tour the city on Monday. The weather still doesn't look great, but I am planning my drive around the clearings in the storms. That is all for now!

Friday August 7, 2009

Yeah, what a bummer! I was driving in downtown Cleveland near the Rock and Roll H of F and a car two cars up decided to make a left turn without signaling and I didn't see the car in front of me stop, the rest is history and I am dealing with insurance, repair shop and reservation cancellations. AAA gave me up to $1500. for expenses and it is going to be between 3 - 5 weeks to repair, so I chose to fly home to deal with things in my comfort zone. No one was hurt, which is the most important thing and as far as accidents go, everything went smoothly. I am now flying with Cheryl to New Jersey on August 25th to set Bryanna up at Seton Hall. I will resume the blog when I get back on track, hopefully for the OSU vs. USC game in Columbus, OH on September 12, 2009. Good thing I am retarded...I mean retired!!!