Category Archives: road trip

4K In 7

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Ray V.

During the last seven days, I have driven over 4,000 miles. I swore I’d never do it again, but I upped my game this time and this trip involved a significant family event, coupled with significant family members.  I believe … Continue reading →

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Temporary Surrender Of My Man Card

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Ray V.

I spent most of this week seeing some new views of the fruited plains. Four days, three different vehicles, seven states, and forty-one hours of driving. I thought I said that I would never make that trip again? There will … Continue reading →

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It’s The Way We Do It Down In South Carolina

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Ray V.

I’ll be back on the road again tomorrow….960 miles to Houston, but who’s counting. This will be a multi-purpose visit and I’m looking forward to all aspects of the trip. If all goes well, I just might tell a few … Continue reading →

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Saddle Up

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Ray V.

Several factors have kept me from these pages over the last few days and in a few minutes, I’ll start an 11-hour drive to NJ to see mom. Well, not exactly.  I’m driving up there to bring her back to … Continue reading →

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I Know This To Be True

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Ray V.

I’ll eventually get to my point of the title. I’m back from the road trip from South Carolina New Jersey for my dad’s funeral. It was a sad trip, but he was ready and while my mom might not agree, … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Ray V.

Earlier this evening I returned from a 5-day sojourn up to visit my parents in New Jersey. Today’s drive lasted exactly 13 hours, (0700-2000) which is almost two hours longer than normal. Dad is dealing with some pretty serious health … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Take Aways

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Ray V.

Mission accomplished and a new, PR (personal record, from my running days) was achieved. I drove 1,906.9 miles in a span of 42 hours, taking our daughter’s dog back to her in Houston, TX and turning around to come home … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Ray V.

Patience:  What you have when there are too many witnesses. unk. Martha…no patience when it came to scoffing down a Beignet in Baton Rouge a few months ago.

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Only 1,537 Miles

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Ray V.

You may have noticed that I’ve been quiet for almost a week. That was due to a quick trip up to NJ to spend a few days with my parents. On the way up, I overnighted at Mount St. Mary’s … Continue reading →

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And The Winners Are. . .

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Ray V.

The total mileage for the 3-day journey was 2,237, but who’s counting? I’ll never do it again, but you’ve heard that before. The winners: The Most Boring Road: The stretch of road between Jacksonville, FL, and Mobile, Al is approximately 430 miles … Continue reading →

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