tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post7492687387429396673..comments2023-08-25T18:09:09.834-07:00Comments on Wrote By Rote: July 4th Maryville TennesseeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-12805760778228188022015-07-07T12:44:09.613-07:002015-07-07T12:44:09.613-07:00I've never traveled long distances alone. Soun...I've never traveled long distances alone. Sounds scary, but I'd be willing to try. Though I imagine it may be more fun with others (peaceful by myself). That classical music would put me to sleep while driving. I'd need loud stuff and the window down, likely!<br />Spent my 4th on the lake with family. Setting off fireworks and watching the other people around the lake set off theirs too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-60826862200259461092015-07-04T13:40:12.526-07:002015-07-04T13:40:12.526-07:00I have been on that journey back to my old hometow...I have been on that journey back to my old hometown to help settle my mom's estate. It was so difficult to go through boxes and photos to find what was kept as precious or not. Painful.<br /><br />Saying good-bye to that part of the county, knowing there was nothing left for me or my siblings to draw us home, ground into my heart and I can't let go of it.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-25812399424075468952015-07-04T11:17:36.179-07:002015-07-04T11:17:36.179-07:00Barbara, doesn't get much better than simple f...Barbara, doesn't get much better than simple family time on a holiday.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-37114873329555349552015-07-04T07:55:07.660-07:002015-07-04T07:55:07.660-07:00I'm sorry to hear you and your siblings are ha...I'm sorry to hear you and your siblings are having to close out your mother's home. Hopefully, you guys can rejoice in some good memories as you clean out the clutter. In my family we plan to have a whomp butt fight over the corelle ware. Anyway, that is the joke. Take care.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-60498237762018655092015-07-04T07:45:29.075-07:002015-07-04T07:45:29.075-07:00I'm also on the road, though not as long as yo...I'm also on the road, though not as long as you... and vastly different travel plans.<br /><br />I know packing up the parents' house must be tough. So many memories. And the knowledge that once it sells you can't go back. ::sigh::<br /><br />Be safe and well as you make your way to Jersey.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-199708472668531922015-07-04T07:11:39.778-07:002015-07-04T07:11:39.778-07:00Sounds like you are having a great trip and enjoyi...Sounds like you are having a great trip and enjoying yourself. What music inspires me most on the road depends largely on my mood. Some songs I should avoid while driving as they give me a lead foot. We kept our granddaughter last night. Just some simple family time today to celebrate the 4th. Continued safe journeys, my friend. <a href="http://lifefaithincaneyhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life & Faith in Caneyhead</a>Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-48889495387331586662015-07-04T06:54:22.304-07:002015-07-04T06:54:22.304-07:00Diedre, getting lost can be a nerve-wracking exper...Diedre, getting lost can be a nerve-wracking experience if I'm ready for an adventure. Your story sounds like a dilly. I'd often like to know where broadcasts are coming from, but even more I'd like to know who does the songs I don't recognize.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-66195370877929321872015-07-04T06:48:58.906-07:002015-07-04T06:48:58.906-07:00Sounds like a wonderful trip! I've only been o...Sounds like a wonderful trip! I've only been on one long-distance trip alone when I was actually lost for a time in the Carolina backwoods and scared to death! My cousin had purchased a newer car in a neighboring town and I was to follow him back in his 'old shoe'. Cousin promptly sped off leaving me to fend for myself! Wouldn't have been near as annoying if I hadn't kept slipping off the phone book on those winding curves :-) I love music in the car! But on long trips I've wished more than once that the DJ would announce where he's broadcasting from. Happy trails!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-87119779697590350222015-07-04T06:04:59.068-07:002015-07-04T06:04:59.068-07:00JoJo, actually I enjoy the alone time on trips a g...JoJo, actually I enjoy the alone time on trips a good bit of the time, but at other times it's good to have a relief driver or someone with whom to share the experience. Having a great time so far.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-53969712314547840962015-07-04T04:05:32.111-07:002015-07-04T04:05:32.111-07:00I love traveling alone, although I haven't don...I love traveling alone, although I haven't done any distances longer than 4 hours by myself. I have various mix tapes I like to listen to, including my fave one which is alternating songs by the Monkees and Partridge Family. And of course Grateful Dead tapes. I hope the rest of your travels are safe and fun!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.com