Places
My truck is not just a pretty face
Well, it is 17 years old so it wouldn’t be considered “pretty” in any situation. But it proved its worth last weekend when, en route to brother-in-law Ray’s cabin, I encountered a fallen tree that completely blocked the road. Ray and his son Matt responded to my phone call and they arrived with an ax … Continue reading
Bizarro Campground
My home for the summer – maybe – is the Quabbin Pines RV Resort in Orange MA. I say “maybe” because I am probably residing here illegally and could be booted at any moment. The campground is not finished – not even close – and is not permitted for use by paying guests. If you … Continue reading
TN7 Hop 14: Saugerties NY to Orange MA
168 miles via Blue Mountain Road, NY 32, US 9W, I-587 in Albany, I-90, US 20, MA 9, MA 112, MA 2 and MA 122. Cumulative tow miles: 2150. Truck miles: 218. Cumulative truck miles: 3290. The extra truck miles were due to a trip to the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kingston, a trip to … Continue reading
TN7 Hop 13: Croton-on-Hudson NY to Saugerties NY
77 miles via US 9, US 9W, Glasco Turnpike, Kings Highway, NY 212 and Blue Mountain Road. Cumulative tow miles: 1982. Truck miles: 181. Cumulative truck miles: 3072. The extra truck miles were due to a sightseeing trip to the Bronx (to see how difficult it would be to drive near Yankee Stadium) and a … Continue reading
TN7 Hop 12: Honesdale PA to Croton-on-Hudson NY
116 miles via PA 670, PA 191, US 6, I-84, NY 17, US 6 again, NY 293, US 9W, US 6 yet again, US 202 and US 9. Cumulative tow miles: 1905. Truck miles: 138. Cumulative truck miles: 2891. The 22 extra truck miles were due to a refueling trip to the nearest diesel depot, … Continue reading
TN7 Hop 11: Woodbine MD to Honesdale PA
230 miles via MD 97/PA 97, US 15, PA 581 in Harrisburg, I-81, US 6 and PA 170. Cumulative tow miles: 1789, Truck miles: 380. Cumulative truck miles: 2753. The extra truck miles were due primarily to a trip into Frederick to get propane and diagnose the “check engine” light, but also about 30 miles … Continue reading
TN7 Hop 10: College Park MD to Woodbine MD
40 miles via MD 212, I-95, MD 32, US 29, I-70 and MD 97. Cumulative tow miles: 1559. Truck miles: 43. Cumulative truck miles: 2373. The 3 extra truck miles were due to a refueling trip. Yes, just 40 miles, but that was enough to make a wrong turn. It was supposed to be 39 … Continue reading
TN7 Hop 9: Dumfries VA to College Park MD
60 miles via VA 234, I-95 and MD 212. Cumulative tow miles: 1519. Truck miles: 245. Cumulative truck miles: 2330. The extra truck miles were accumulated due to numerous family events near Dumfries, a trip to get an oil change and one sightseeing trip to Manassas VA. This was the first major departure from the … Continue reading
TN7 Hop 8: Wake Forest NC to Dumfries VA
230 miles via NC 96, I-85, I-95 and VA 234. Cumulative tow miles: 1459. Truck miles: 321. Cumulative truck miles: 2095. The extra truck miles were primarily due to the lunch I had with Mary Markunas, an old friend that I had not seen for over 40 years. This was a very pleasant trip in … Continue reading
TN7 Hop 7: Charlotte NC to Wake Forest NC
174 miles via I-77, I-85 and NC 98. Cumulative tow miles: 1229. Truck miles: 266. Cumulative truck miles: 1774. The extra truck miles were due to 2 shopping trips and a depressing sightseeing trip around Charlotte in the rain. This was a rare route: not a single mile on a road that I have traveled … Continue reading