Take the long way: Ready To Roll

Monday, September 1

Ready To Roll

In the morning I will be leaving Bardstown on a seven week (give or take) trip. True to form I won't have a destination - I will be heading North (Michigan and Ontario) until it's time to head to Asheville NC for Overland Expo East which starts on October 3rd, then it's back to Bardstown in late October.

This trip I will be testing out my grand plan for use on future trips. Which is to say, no specific destination, no Interstates (backroads only) and the new "200 or 4" rule. This "bendable rule" sets a maximum of 200 miles OR 4 hours of driving a day - then it's time to stop. That "200 or 4" might be too much, given my last trip (3 weeks) I only averaged 60 miles a day, hey - that's why it's a test. The object here (if you haven't already guessed) is a slow journey with time to stop and enjoy the sights.

Take care. Hope you enjoy your journeys.

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domitype 2p · 553 weeks ago

I did a similar trip back in 1989 in my Vanagon camper - generally heading north and east until I got to Chicago, then back to California on what was left of Route 66 with as little freeway driving as possible. Some days I would go 300 miles, others I did less than 100. Took lots of pictures (this was before the digital camera era) and used the American Roadside Attractions book as a suggestion for things to see along the way. It took about a month to do the loop and it was a great trip!
I recently bought a Promaster 1500 (136,) have not fitted it out yet as it is also a toy hauler and there might not be enough room for my vintage microcar and sleeping space.
Have a good trip!

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Steve 56p · 553 weeks ago

Thanks for stopping by. Should have some trip posts up in a day or two.

Tavel safe.

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Anne · 552 weeks ago

I'll be home on the 15th. Would love to see you but if not....catch you next time.

Stay safe...Love you Anne

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chicagobuscharter · 485 weeks ago

Move to a new country and you quickly see that visiting a place as a tourist, and actually moving there for good, are two very different things.

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Steve 56p · 485 weeks ago

AGREE!!! Having lived in Nigeria back in the mid 60s, then more recently our ten years in the Virgin Islands and five in Panama is why I much prefer being a traveler and not just a tourist.

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