Golfing along side the Horses A flea market in rural Pennsylvania
We left Pittsburgh at 9:30 AM knowing that we had a 6+ hour trip ahead of us. After yesterday's drive, we have learned that our targeted ETA isn't necessarily our actual time of arrival. It was a quiet drive although we were surprised by numerous rain showers that appeared out of nowhere. Just before the West Virginia border, we got off the highway in search of the Pennsylvania welcome center. It was a desolate exit with only rundown and empty garages. But Chris saw a lonely sign saying "Flea Market" and he insisted we drive down the narrow road for 4 miles to find it. Boy...talk about junk. I don't know if this junk will ever be someone's treasures, but it was actually quite fun for the girls to see the Saturday excitement in this small town.
We continued our drive across West Virginia and through Ohio with very little excitement. The girls passed their time by making more friendship bracelets, watching a movie and practicing their math facts!!! We told them that they wouldn't love the entire trip!
Once we arrived in Kentucky we headed for dinner and had an exciting evening. Chris wanted to play golf with the girls at the Franklin County Lakeview Park. What he didn't expect when we arrived their was to see the County Fair (and numerous rides that the girls had never seen) and a large horseshow. It worked out perfectly since everyone headed to the fair which left us alone on the golf course. It was a par 3, 9 hole course and the girls played tremendously well. Chris was a proud papa!!! We actually have pictures of the girls teeing off on the 8th hole with beautiful horses only a few yards behind them. Only in Kentucky!!
Overall, the family is very excited at this early part of the adventure. The driving hasn't been too bad and we've had a lot to laugh about! We need a good night sleep since we are heading to the horse farm tomorrow!!
Later,
Debbi
(pictures to be posted tomorrow)
sounds like a great trip so far. torey, i love the details and descriptions (and humor) you use to make us feel as if we are there with you (tied to the bumper, but there none the less). i hope there is a friendship bracelet for me, since it seems you will make about 1,000 during this trip. we send our big love to you as you roll along.....
ReplyDeleteHi guys! Finally figured out that it's easier to post a comment on our mac than on my laptop. Glad that you're having fun. I can't imagine all that time in the car, because our trip to Long Island this weekend took us 2+ hours because of the backup on the bridges (1/2 hour alone to go the few miles over the bridge) and we were done!!! However, we didn't have friendship bracelets to pass the time....
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to see the world's largest bat in Louisville or the Wigwam Village Motel in Cave City....
Looking forward to your next post.....
Hey guys,I miss you all like crazy! I'm glad to see that the trip is going well, it sounds like every day is an exciting new adventure. Count me in on the list for a friendship bracelet, I could use a fine piece of jewelry! My dad and I both loved the pirate pictures and I'm glad to see that the girls are on their way to becoming pro golfers. I can't wait to see the next post!!!
ReplyDeletep.s. I love the narration, It makes me feel like I'm there too.
Dad's friend Chris Case wanted to re-live his 1983 cross country drive. But since there wasn't any room inside the truck, I'm down here, hanging on to the undercarriage. Easy on the bumps and potholes, CDog! Have fun, keep us all posted and spill some more french fries once in a while -- I've been grabbing them through the wheel well.
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