Sunday, October 18, 2020

Road Trip


I'm on a road trip to visit my Son and his family in Indiana!   I have been waffling around about the idea of a road trip in these uncertain times for awhile.  If I don't go now I probably won't be able to go 'til next Spring and that is just toooo long without seeing my g-kids.  

I rented a car on Tues.  evening and loaded it up and on Weds. bright and early I was on my way.  I managed to get through the morning traffic smoothly and I made it to the rest area near Donner Pass (near Tahoe) before lunch.  I stop there to stretch my legs and enjoy the crisp clean Mountain air.

 
I made it to my first destination for the day by about 3:30 and had time to walk around the old downtown of Elko Nevada.  
The Stockmen's Casino is a real throwback to the days of old time Casino's.
I stayed in the adjacent Hotel .
Lots of mid century architecture!
Thurs. I was on the road by 6:00 and made it all the way to Laramie Wyoming by 3:00.  It was really windy and chilly so I went for a car tour of the old downtown and then had the idea to google quilt shops in Laramie and low and behold there was one right around the corner from where I had parked!
A very nice shop!  I managed to drop some $ there!
Friday my destinations was Greenfield, Iowa.
A wonderfully picturesque Traditional Midwestern town with a Historical town Square surrounded by many great Turn-of-the-last century brick buildings
Here's the old town hall.
And the Hotel Greenfield where I stayed.  A beautifully renovated 1920's Hotel!
Saturday morning I headed to the next county;  Madison County.  It might sound familiar because it is The Madison County of the best Seller, "The Bridges of Madison County. 
I was going there to visit yet another historic town,  Winterset.  The birth place of John Wayne and the home of the Iowa Quilt Museum!
The museum is situated in the old J.C. Penny's building across from the Town Hall and next to the Ben Franklin store which is still an operating Variety Store!
The Museum was having an exhibit of Two-Color Quilts ( pix in the next post).
I did not have a lot of time to spend in the exhibit because I had to get on down the road.
My Final destination Avon, Indiana where my son and his family live!
I made it just in time for dinner Sat. night!
I hope all is well with you and your's!
Take care!
CW
















12 comments:

  1. How exciting to hit the road and visit your son and his family! You have stayed at some great places and managed to visit a quilt shop and a quilt museum, too. How fun! Have the best time with your loved ones. Take care and keep safe.

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  2. That is a long trip! It looks like you are having fun along the way. Have a great visit and take care.

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    1. Thanks, Shasta, There was some fun interspersed with many hours of driving. I forgot to mention that I had many books on tape to listen to which really made the time pass very quickly! I'm really glad I made the effort. We are having so much fun!!!

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  3. Thanks for the ride-along! You set a good example of how to go on a solo trip. Have fun with the kidlets and being with FAMILY--more than a 2 person family! You have missed one baby heat wavelet and now some beautiful days and some getting-chilly ones as well. I've used my quilt on my bed all"summer" and now it's fall! Looking forward to pix of quilts!

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  4. Thanks! Jim said it was really hot! It's actually quite cool here! Even some rain last night! Kind of nice to be in a different climate!

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  5. Wow, it’s only 6:30 and already this morning I’ve been treated to an antique quilt show (Lori) and a road trip! You clearly know how to make the most of your (limited) time during your stops. Have a nice visit with your family, Claire, and safe journey home.

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  6. Thanks Sandy, I was almost gonna skip the musuem but I had to drive by Winterset anyway so I decided to stop. I'm really glad I did, it was very cool! cheers!

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  7. What a great time of year to do a road trip. Thanks so much for sharing the pics. Enjoy your grandkids and safe travels.

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  8. WOW! A road trip!! I wish I were going with you! We were supposed to be doing that, remember?
    Have a safe trip!

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