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Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:14 am
by Mollysmom
Well, it's time for me to leave Oregon and start back toward Iowa. I'm leaving tomorrow and plan on taking a month to get back to Iowa - I really want to be there for Easter. If it takes more or less time, that's cool too !! There's really no reason to get there before April 1st though because the campground I stay at isn't open till then and the weather can still be really bad in March - heck we'll probably have a snow storm in April, we always do !! Oh and the mud ! I forgot about the spring mud !!
I'll leave tomorrow and drive to Medford OR the first day - not allot of miles, but it's through the mountains and I want to drive during the warmest hours of the day - there's still some snow up there and I don't want to get caught !! Next day Redding CA, again through the mountains - after that I should be OK !!
I'll be driving allot of the same route, but will be taking 10 though AZ - I took 40 on the way here but that can get cold and snowy so I think 10 is a better choice, plus it's a new route ! It'll give me a chance to see new things.
I'm really sad to be leaving "my" ocean and my friend Paulie, but it's time to hit the road. I'm looking forward to my summer job in WI, I think it'll be fun and very interesting. I'm also looking forward to seeing my family again !!! I'll spend April in Iowa then head to WI in May - I'll only be 4 hours from family so we can visit more often. That'll be nice.
Onward ever !! The adventure continues

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:33 am
by sunshinecruiserTN
Good luck to you Trudy. Drive safely and keep us updated.

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:45 am
by dcricket
Yes, Good Luck, and safe travels Trudy. Sounds like you're planning your road trip smartly. Enjoy your new sites, family, and RVn road trip wonders.

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:43 pm
by avalen
enjoy your trip, be safe and keep us posted along the way :P

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:01 pm
by rvgrammy1953
Safe travels and check in when you can cause you know we'll all worry about you ;)

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:23 pm
by sharon
Been gone for a week, but glad I'm home in time to wish you safe travels! Where are you picking up the 10? Maybe able to meet for a cuppa joe or something if you have time.

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:27 pm
by WickedLady
Have a safe journey.

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:45 pm
by carold
ENJOY the trip, that's what it's all about. carold

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:24 pm
by Bethers
Definitely keep us updated on your where abouts - if you take your time, I'll be in NM (as will Sparkle) for the month of April before we take different routes again. Or you could always head all the way into TX and catch up with us here before you head north :)

Really, do have a safe trip - and I can see the lure of WI and being close to family.

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:35 pm
by Echo
Drive safe Trudy!!!!

I sure am gonna miss the pictures of you and Molly's happy faces playing at the beach!!!

Be sure and keep us posted as to what you get into and to what adventures you come across on your way to Wisconsin.

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:56 pm
by Lotus
Trudy,
Happy trails to you! Can't say till me meet again, because we haven't yet!! Look forward to hearing from you again when you can.

Becky

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:00 am
by Orchid
Have a safe trip. I hope you find a lot of fun things to see on your way back to Iowa. Cheryl

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:41 am
by Cedar518
Trudy,....

here's good wishes to you for a safe trip. Relax and enjoy,.... let us know where you are and how things are going, ok?

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:33 am
by Pooker
Save travels and hope you enjoy the visit with family as well as the new job.

Re: Leaving Oregon

PostPosted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:05 pm
by Mollysmom
Well I made it to Medford ! the drive went well !!! There were a few moments of stress, but nothing overwhelming.
My checklists came in really handy when it was time to hitch up and again when I arrived - I'm so glad I have them !!!
We're all snuggled in - we've all had food and Molly is enjoying having grass in "her yard" again ! Tomorrow I'm on to Redding CA - WooHoo !