June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012

First state other than Virginia on our map!

Got up around 7:30 – Charlie had been up for a while, and was not excited about the coffee pot that we had to use – it had flooded the counter and made quite a mess…. There is another one in DiDi, so no problem, we will use it next time.  As you can see, I got to add Tennessee to the map on the side of Bessie, it was quite exciting.   

Charlie had pastrami and biscuits and I had Greek yogurt and dried cranberries, for breakfast and then we were off again around 8:30. 

Charlie and I are wearing our C&C’s big adventure t-shirts – so no one can mistake us for travelers, : ).

Filled up with gas at the Pilot in Crossville, I could not figure out how to use the gift card, you have to tell them how much gas you are going to buy and then they take it off the card.  Can you see the problem?  I had no idea – and did not want to say too much, even though she said they would just refund it… so finally I just guessed 150.00, but in the end decided to just use another card and deal with it later.  Only had to get 45 gallons, but it was enough that I had to start over twice because the amount maxed out what they allow. 

Had a great lunch at a rest area.  Parked with the truckers : ) and walked a little to stretch our legs.  The weather was great, not very hot or humid, we drove almost all the way with the windows open and the AC off.

Charlie is getting more used to driving Bessie and is more comfortable with each passing mile.  We decided to detour to Tunica and get a free room and play a little.  We had a wonderful room, a great buffet and a good time, all for about $9.00.  What a deal!

Tomorrow we will be heading to Fort Smith. Looking forward to seeing the Lowders!