This morning (Friday), we had shaken off most of the effects of Paul Bunyan's revenge, and despite reports that stated that I-35 was still closed, headed homeward. Hopeful reporters thought that the highway through Iowa would be open by afternoon. So damn the torpedoes.
We motored along for about 75 miles to Albert Lea (2.5 hours!) before we were shooed off I-35 (below).
We waited around at a truck stop for a while (interesting character studies...) and learned that I-35 would not be opened until this evening, if at all today. Still snowing and blowing in Iowa. We made the mad dash from motel to motel, landing the presidential suite here at the 5-star Day's Inn. I think we were charged $800.00 for the room. Any old port in a storm.
We'll hang out here for the night, and try AGAIN tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
Thanks for your interest,
Tom
3 comments:
Tom & Bobbi! Wow! This blogging is really fun. Good to see you are headed home, feeling better and safe for the night. Nice pic. Safe travels tomorrow! --Tracy
Did ya get a cap at the truckstop? A cup of joe and a piece of pie? I'm pretty sure those are requirements. If you get delayed any more, you should pick up a copy of Uncommon Carriers to read in there (one of my current bedside table reads).
Seriously, I'm glad things are truckin' on, even if more slowly than you would have liked.
So if you get a super secret password to the battery, does Bobbi get a remote control?
I agree with Tracy -- blogging is much more fun than doing taxes or paying bills.
dinah
So far I've been at the computer about four hours without producing a single shred of useful work. Thanks for your help in that regard. Now, make no mistake, this is not deemed a failure in my book. Work, especially the productive type, is very over-rated.
Anyway, I'll be excited to learn more about this battery's dutys. Details ssuch as:
1)what's the worst that could happen to your speech (would you sound like Alvin Chipmunk if there was some malfunction, or would it be less amusing, like not being able to emit speech. If the latter, would you still be able to formulate your blog or would there be a complete aphasia - a block between thought and expression, verbal or written)
2) What voltage is this battery. would a more powerful battery result in a more profound improvement? Let me know if you want to test our little theory.
3)Are there additional wires that could be placed to function like those ab exercizers so you could develop your six-pack while you sleep? Man, the possibilities are just astounding. This break between consultation and procedure may really work to your advantage. Be creative and get the most from these so-called experts.
4)Get the video, Diane could then start extending this type of procedure to the remainder of the animal kingdom. The indications may have to be broadened a bit, you know, failed puppy psychotherapy, doggy dysthymia (essentially this would be a dog who acts like eyeore), etc...
Keep me in the loop on this.
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