Thoughtfetti, Travel Edition

Packing food, clothing, and shelter for two adults and two children into one Astro van? Cue the Tetris music.

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There is a candidate for something political in Alabama named Twinkle. That made me smile. Politics could use a little more twinkle and a little less muck.

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Gryphon's Nest (the campground where the band performed) is a one day drive from Casa de Crazy, unless you have two kids and the need to pee on a regular basis. We did it in two just to make it easier on us all. The owner is generous, good-natured, and thoughtful. The site is amazing, and inexpensive to rent. Anyone want to plan a group camp?

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The drive to Texas was smooth, and bless Texas's heart for bumping the speed limit to 75. They must have seen us coming.

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We did not stop in Houston...the baby was sleeping, which means prime drive time. Sorry, Uncle Hermit and Nanny...

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Hey, Texas? They're called "turn signals", and there's one on each side.

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Met the rest of Someone's family in Round Rock. Nice folks.

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Had a Round Rock Doughnut. Good stuff...but not dissimilar to a Krispy Kreme, so at least I won't have to drive that far for a doughnut fix.

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Had a beef rib. It was alright, but if I'm being honest I prefer brisket, or pork ribs.

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I have park envy - Austin and Round Rock are awash with amazing parks. The kids had plenty of play time and Someone got in some decent disc golf hours.

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I met a new old friend, a woman I've known online for more than a decade but never met in person before. Beautiful lady...half a day was hardly a start, so I guess we'll just have to visit again.

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Sprout started a fever the afternoon before we headed home. Travelling with a feverish baby and no fever meds? Not tops on the list of fun things to do.

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When did motel rooms get so costly? Half our cash went into rooms, and we only needed a room twice!

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Despite baby fever, we had a smooth ride home, unless you count the pavement on I20 in Mississippi...

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It's good to be home. Thank you, Kit, for making sure we still had a home to come back to!