Fredonia, NY to Beloit, WI

Travel Summary
Leave Fredonia, NY at 7:20am
Arrive Beloit, WI at 5:20pm
10 hours travel time
592 miles
1112 total miles

Finally, fell asleep, after Lisa took the Ester out numerous times, only to find out she was thirsty.

Bea climbed into my bed and turned it "magic finger bed" with her panting and nervous shake. That would have been alright, but then she went from the end of the bed to planting her butt in my face. Lisa then took her over to her bed.

In the morning Bea went to get a drink, she likes to dip her feet in the water splashing it everywhere. This morning she dipped and then walked with dirty paws all over the white, coffee stained (see yesterday's post) bedspread. Lola then went for a drink, got her paws wet and proceeded to add her paws to the spread. Later she knock the bowl over and flooded the bathroom. I believe we have banned from Quality Inns.

We then packed everything and one into the car and headed out.

Around 9am, we decided it was time to find a bagel and some cream cheese, to add to the lox in the cooler, for breakfast. We took an exit to get gas and find the "Panera" that was posted as being there. We still do not know where it is. After driving around through various neighborhoods, we came upon a tiny strip mall with a bakery. Fragapane Bakery (drool over the pictures), has two locations in Ohio, we happened upon the one, on Lorain Rd in North Olmsted, if you are ever there it is a must. Incredible selection of pastries, we were very good, Lisa had a chocolate frosted donut with real chocolate frosting. I had an apple turnover very flakey, good filling and a touch of sugar on top.

They also have some gourmet grocery items and a deli. We decided to order sandwiches for later. WOW! Lisa had roast beef and swiss on rye and I ordered a turkey and provolone on rye. I watched as she sliced the meat, and sliced the meat and then added some more. 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

We could only eat a quarter at a time and still both have half left.

We were so full we could only eat an ice cream cone for dinner.

After many stops to take the dogs out to pee, Lola led off by finally taking a poo, Ester finally went at the, Fairfield Inn, we are staying at tonight, Bea has decided to hold out for awhile longer.

We had a time change going though Illinois, since the clocks went back from 2pm to 1pm, Lisa had to drive another hour since her shift was to be over at 2:45 (not really). I of course got the short end as we changed 20 miles from Chicago. Since moving to New Mexico I am only used to see one or two cars on the road, it was not a good change. Tanked our gas milage and I was exhausted after my shift. We then decide to find a hotel and crash for the night.

The, Fairfield Inn, was very accommodating to our needs and allowed us to have three dogs in the room. They may live to regret this.

Signing off for the night.

The Truck is packed

Travel Summary

Leave Wakefield, Rhode Island at 10:20am

Arrive Fredonia, New York at 7:20pm

10 Hour Travel time

520 miles

 Yes, the truck came and was loaded last night. We finished loading around 4am, not much sleep but we are ready to go. 

We have a few things to pack in the truck, including the dogs and then we will be on the road.

10:20am we are driving out of the driveway, bye bye Lisa' old house.

We filled the tank in Hope Valley and off we go.

Pretty uneventful drive, beautiful day to start our journey. The dogs behaved themselves. We switched drivers every two hours or so. We planned for a short day, drove until about 7:30, and went over 500 miles.

We are now at a Quality Inn, which allows dogs. We took them for a walk, then came to our room.

Lisa's, no spill, coffee cup spilled in her bag, and leaked through the covers of her bed. To make matters worse the dog then peed on her bed. Not the best way to end the day, but we had a good laugh, after awhile of cursing.

We made it just passed Buffalo.

Not Again

Yes, again.

Our driver got back on the road and left Virginia after being stopped by the State Police. 

They got as far as Delaware before they were stopped by the Delaware State Police.

It seems that a truck with "Alaska" all over the sides is suspicious. 

My guess is they will not arrive by 2pm.

I will keep updating throughout the day.

Update: 1:14pm EDT He is in New Jersey about 4 hours away.

Update: 4:30pm EDT They are about 90 minutes away. This means we will probably not be loading until tomorrow. My sister and I have decided regardless of the time we are leaving as soon as the truck is finished.

Update: The truck got stuck in a construction zone. What else could go wrong? Maybe my bed, the dog couch I have been sleeping on was thrown in the dumpster today.

My new bedroom.

UPDATE: The truck is almost loaded and the house is empty.

Update to the Update

Virginia police have reviewed all of the driver's records and decided that he is in compliance. He is back on the road and should arrive some time tonight.Which means we are on for loading tomorrow and may be able to leave on Thursday.

Considering how things have been going, I will, again, NOT be holding my breath.

Quick Update

 We were just informed that the truck was pulled over in, Virginia, because the Officer was suspicious of an "Alaskan" truck. Unfortunately, they were caught violating the resting rules and will now have to stop for a full 10 hours before they are allowed to proceed. That of course means will will not see the truck until Thursday.

Good news is we found a package of Trader Joe's Lava Cakes and Ice Cream for breakfast this morning.

Beyond the Twilight Zone

Nothing to do but wait for the truck. 

No food in the house, surviving on bread and water.

Hot and humid.

Stomach is still trying to return to normal. Feels like shards of glass throughout my intestinal tract, for the past three days.

Shoot me now, the truck will not be here until Wednesday. Yeah, right.

We ordered dinner, from the store that shall remain nameless, food has gone downhill. Fried chicken wings that were not well coated, if it weren't for the oil dripping off of them, I would believe the gooey mess was cooked in water. 

Cable and the internet have been shutoff, it is a good thing that I have a Hot Spot on my phone.

Please let me awaken from this nightmare in my hot tub overlooking Santa Fe.

Twilight Zone and Recap

I have come to the conclusion that there is no truck and I am living in the Twilight Zone.

It seems the truck that was coming here, "straight" from Alaska to Rhode Island. They entered the lower 48 in Montana. It then proceeded to South Dakota, then on to Washington State, wait that is not the right direction. It got stuck there for an extra day due to a customer that had to run out during the middle of unloading. Okay, so now the truck is headed here and will be here Friday. Oh wait, somehow it ended up in North Carolina, WTFH. So they were going to arrive Sunday night, Monday morning at the latest.  Sunday night they inform us that will not get here until Tuesday. At this point I do not believe there is a truck coming.

It seems there were mushrooms in the Hunan Chicken that was ordered, spent another night with cramps

As if that were not enough, who let the dogs out. The dogs sleep with my sister and there is a gate to keep them in her room. She took the gate down to so we could remove a dresser, it did not get put back. She took the dogs to bed and closed her door. It was hot and humid, so she must have opened her door. At 1:15am, two Collies decided to join me on the couch. They sat on my legs while panting from the heat. This is just what I needed, hot dogs panting in my face and vibrating the bed. I attempted to get them to remove themselves. Then I removed myself to the office floor. This of course did wonders for my stomach cramps. At 1:44am, my sister took them back into her room, or so I thought. I moved back to the couch and promptly had a dog nose breathing in my face, again. Took the dog, in the dark and opened my sister's door to let her in, went back to bed. The dog had gone into the other bedroom in the dark, so a few minutes later, I again had a nose in my face. Turned on the light and marched the dog back to her bedroom and shut the door. By this time it is 2:45am and I can't sleep.

I arrived here, in Rhode Island, on the 10th of July, with the anticipation of leaving for Alaska within a few days. I have now been here a month.

I should be in Alaska, coming out of quarantine, taking pictures of moose, eagles and bears. 

Yet, here I am in the Twilight Zone.