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Taking a trip tomorrow

Rose Pekelnicky

6 years ago

Tomorrow I am going to visit my youngest son and his family. I haven't seen them for 6 months. He and his wife both work from home now and they have 2 preschool kids. Its 200 miles and I will drive there. I'm a little nervous about the drive because I haven't been going out much lately but I am so looking forward to seeing them all and their brand new house. I will not stop anyplace along the way

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OklaMoni

6 years ago

Have a wonderful visit! :)

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OutsidePlaying
6 years ago
Be safe and enjoy your visit.
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User
6 years ago
Enjoy! On a drive of that length I always pack a snack and plenty of water. If you have to stop to gas up the car, wear your mask if anyone else is nearby and use lots of hand sanitizer afterward.
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maifleur03
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I would worry more about the people you and your family have come in contact with than anyone that you would meet on the trip to and from. Enjoy your visit but stay masked except when you are in your car as much as possible.
georgysmom2
6 years ago
Be safe and enjoy every minute of your visit.
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jemdandy
6 years ago
You should be okay at 200 miles. That can be driven in a few hours. Long trips require a place to sleep overnight and that becomes the major problem. If you are concerned about food along the way, take along nonperishable snacks to munch on along the way. And carry drinking water/liquids. On long trips, its a good idea to have a couple of days worth of drinking water with you.

Do have a plan in case of auto breakdown.

Wishing you a joyous trip. Don't forget the camera.
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chisue
6 years ago
You'll be FINE! Think of the reward awaiting at the end of your drive. Are you going to tell us -- show us -- what new masterpiece you are bringing them?
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wildchild2x2
6 years ago
Enjoy your visit!
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schoolhouse_gwagain
6 years ago
Be safe, have a good time. Do you have AAA?
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kathyg_in_mi
6 years ago
Have a great time and enjoy those babies!
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User
6 years ago
Enjoy your visit. You should be fine. We made a trip back to see family. We ate in the car and only stopped for gas and potty breaks. I made homemade wet wipes out of paper towels and hand sanitizer. We cleaned our hands as we got back in the car. My family was more afraid of us as we were coming from a hot spot. We sat outside when we met with them. We were distanced and didn't touch any of their stuff. We mainly stay home so not a lot of outside contact.
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socks
6 years ago
Leave early when you are fresh. How nice for you.
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User
6 years ago
I always enjoy listening to talk radio on long road trips. This should be fun! Enjoy your visit!

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