Wednesday Medley - Roadtrips

It's summer and a lot of road trips will be taken by folks.  And, just in case you didn't know, Friday is National Road Trip Day.  

1.  Have you ever done a spur-of-the-moment road trip?  Where did it take you?

It was years and years ago but I decided to go with a couple of my friends to Dallas the afternoon before they left the next morning.  We had decided to go and I backed out because we were in the middle of remodeling our house and I didn't think I needed to be gone.  But, Hubby assured me that my going wouldn't change a thing.  So, I went.  I am NOT a spur-of-the-moment  of gal, much less for a road trip.  I enjoy planning and working the plan.

2.  If time and money wasn't an issue, what roads would you choose to travel and how long would you be gone?
Hubby and I pretty much have the time at this time in our lives but we do not take long road trips, we generally fly.  We do drive to our daughters home outside of Oklahoma City and that's 8 hours and  a  stretch for us.  We have talked of long road trips but that's about as far as it goes.  We fly and then rent a car. Guess you would call that an air trip.

3.  When you go on a long road trip, what snacks and beverages do you take?  Do you pack a picnic? Does the back seat turn into a nest? 
I will usually take a jar of peanuts and a bag of popcorn and some water.  We stop so often that if we want something else we can just grab it when we make a bathroom or gas stop. We do not pack a picnic, we usually look for a Cracker Barrel and enjoy picnicking there.~smile~

4.  Please tell us about something interesting or strange you have seen on the side of the road.
I'm sure I have seen all manner of strange or interesting things on the side of the road but I cannot recall one of them right now. So aggravating!

5.  Who does the driving when you head out in the car?  Do you stop in the rest areas along our Interstate highways when you have to use the facilities, or do you choose a fast-food restaurant or gas station instead?  Not TMI... inquiring minds want to know!
Hubby does 90% of the driving when we travel.  We do occasionally stop at rest areas but more times than not, we stop at convenience stores or fast food restaurants.  It's just our preference. 

6.  Please share something with us about your week so far.
I've been preparing to leave in the morning.  I will fly out very early for Des Moines and then 2-3 hours later I'll get in a car with my brother, his wife and daughter and we'll head to Chicago.  My nephew will be getting married there on Saturday at noon.  I've never been to Chicago and we're going to try and take in as much of it as possible on Friday.  I just pray that the weather will co-operate for us and the wedding.  I'll have lots of blog fodder when I get home Sunday evening.  See you then!