Just when I thought today's drive would be uneventful: WRONG AGAIN! To start out the day, I somehow ended up going the wrong way on a one way street. The best part, it was witnessed by no less than a dozen carloads of people. I was the "loony guy from out-of-state". Once we finally made it through the U-District of Madison & on to the freeway, the day was shaping up much better. After we crossed into Illinois, we made a new friend (dripping with sarcasm): TOLL BOOTHS. Don't get me wrong, most of the toll highway was well-paved, but those booths are a pain! There's not enough time to get yourself into a good "freeway-drivin' groove" before BAM! slow and pay. One highlight was during the drive through Chicago. Anyone who has seen the IKEA commercial with the VW bug piled high with IKEA stuff will understand. Just check out the picture! 
After those trucks it was time for lunch; we figured McDonald's was a good bet. We saw a sign and prepared to exit. Little did we know this particular McD's was on an island in the middle of the interstate! Once we got inside it was like any typical Golden Arches. My favorite part was a young man who ordered "2 cheeseburgers, no burger". Guys, I'm not making this stuff up! After that, the drive was pretty standard, save the toll booths and our best friend Road Construction. Sarah and I both decided we are never EVER living in a big city...EVER! Chicago was nuts, and we never left the freeway. One difference I have noticed as we make our way east: folks drive a whole lot faster. The average posted speed limit: 60; average vehicle speed: 70+. I also noticed, and liked, these eastern states have a minimum speed. I love that part!
Well, it looks like I will actually make it to bed before midnight. On that note, I do want to point out how glad I am we are making this move with the kids out of school. The time change has had very 
little intra-family effect, just inter-family. Us being +3 from family will take some adjustments, but I think we'll be just fine. So, with that I am off to bed; tomorrow it's from here in Wauseon (wAW-see-on), OH to Buffalo, NY. Planning on stopping for lunch with the Nichols' girls near Cleveland (keeping our fingers crossed). The drive from here to Buffalo looks like about 6 ish hours. And, as always, blog post to follow. One cklosing note: I pointed out to Sarah that I am becoming attached to the insanity of The Journey. I called it a case of Stockholm Syndrom, ifthat's not to extreme. I truly have enjoyed this trip so far; only 2 days left and then...who knows. I guarantee I will find something to blog about one The Journey comes to a close. Until next time friends, sleep well and may God bless and keep all of us!
Love,
little intra-family effect, just inter-family. Us being +3 from family will take some adjustments, but I think we'll be just fine. So, with that I am off to bed; tomorrow it's from here in Wauseon (wAW-see-on), OH to Buffalo, NY. Planning on stopping for lunch with the Nichols' girls near Cleveland (keeping our fingers crossed). The drive from here to Buffalo looks like about 6 ish hours. And, as always, blog post to follow. One cklosing note: I pointed out to Sarah that I am becoming attached to the insanity of The Journey. I called it a case of Stockholm Syndrom, ifthat's not to extreme. I truly have enjoyed this trip so far; only 2 days left and then...who knows. I guarantee I will find something to blog about one The Journey comes to a close. Until next time friends, sleep well and may God bless and keep all of us!Love,
JS&K
P.S. I almost forgot the best part: if you are ever passing through Ohio on I-90, find the little town of Wauseon, turn left after the exit toll both (the Best Western will be in front of you) and eat at the little diner on the left, Smith's. They have awesome pies and DEEP-FRIED PICKLES! don't knock it till you tried it.
drove through 3 1/2 states & 360 miles
deep-fried pickle
