checking in

[blackribbon]

I am about to be on the move again and changing my location in this great country. If I disappear for a couple days then know that I am traveling. I don't like to put the specifics on the internet so I won't say which days....just know I am still alive and out here.

Blackribbon

 

[dayhiker]

thanks Black, have a save move.

 

[Lone Wolfe]

Good to know you're still around! Hurry back!!!

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Thanks for letting us know! Can't wait to hear about your new life after getting settled in a bit! PLUS we will miss your posting in the mean time! Be safe, and God's speed!

 

[blackribbon]

Home...first time since June 6th. Tired too.

I now have the best traveled pets of anyone I know. They rode in the car through 12 different states during this time. They did good though...especially the dog who hadn't ever left his own backyard until we moved him here a year ago.

(The kids grew up traveling and are great at it...they could pack up for a cross country trip with less than a day's notice. ;0 )

 

[dayhiker]

That's didn't take long from a web site point of view! Welcome home, black.

 

[blackribbon]

We usually drive 700-800 miles in a day so we get where we are going as quick as possible. We did stop at the World's Largest truck stop and the American Picker's shop in Iowa (my daughter's favorite show). However, when it is close to 100 degrees and we are traveling with animals, our stops have to short and sweet. Some day I hope to take a trip where we actually can stop at more things. We passed a couple museums we will hit the next time we make this trip. (Hopefully, minus the animals)

 

[dayhiker]

Hot with animals in the car doesn't give you many choices, agreed.

 

[blackribbon]

The cat was funny. Mostly he likes to sit in his box. We leave the door open so he can wander as he wants. The first day back on the road, he woke up in a bad mood....wandered the car hissing at everyone and everything. Walked to the back where the big hound dog has a space and hit him on the nose 3 times. Dog lets out a barage of barking that made me almost jump out of my seat (he is a big dog with a deep voice). Once I heard what was going on, I yelled at the cat...but I assume the dog got his point across. LOL. Basically, the cat is the "little brother" to the dog and sometimes the dog has to remind the cat. Other than that, they are mostly cool while traveling. My mom was truly amazed (she road from Texas to Colorado with us). I hope we can find a pet sitter for the next trip...however, the dog is still a bit traumatized from when we had to leave him behind for 6 months...and I just knew that he couldn't emotionally handle us being away for as long as this trip would be. (Besides, kenneling him and the cat for that long would have broke the bank). It is good to know that they can handle the traveling if they need to.