SOL 22/31 - Traveling

All packed
The car is full
Clothes
Toiletries
Treats
Birthday presents

Early rise
Cup of coffee
Check the doors
Unplug the electronics
One last look around

The sun is starting
it's upward climb
The deer are startled
The miles go by

North
Further
Further
1 hour
2 hours
5 hours

Potty break
Lunch break
Trade drivers
6 hours
8 hours
Almost there

Excitement abounds
Hugs & kisses
Stretching after the
long drive
Relaxing
Talking incessantly

A whole week ahead of us
to play, talk, read
have fun

Traveling done until
the return trip all too soon.

Comments

  1. DogtraxMarch 22, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    What a lovely way to capture the travel as poem
    Kevin

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  2. Lee Ann SpillaneMarch 22, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    I love the packing list topped with presents. Safe travels to you and yours.

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  3. MichelleMarch 22, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    May the hours go quickly ... and may you be inspired by the looooong drive. A slice or two are waiting to be shared. My apologizes ahead of time as you are coming from the beginnings of spring to that brown-all-around spring and possibly snow tonight. Yuck. Love you and we all can't wait to see you!!!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 22, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I can feel your excitement in these words. Safe trip and have a wonderful week with your family.

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  5. Melanie MeehanMarch 22, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Have a wonderful trip. I love the hours captured in a poem.

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  6. Melanie MeehanMarch 22, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Have a wonderful trip. I love the hours captured in a poem.

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  7. Terje March 22, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    The loooong trip will be so worth it.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 22, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Anticipation of a traveling trip soon for me, too. Hope your trip is relaxing and FUN! D :)

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  9. AnonymousMarch 22, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Safe travels! Now is time to enjoy your time away. Looking forward to reading about your trip in your next SOL.

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  10. elsieMarch 22, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    So many hours, but at least you can do it in a day. There will be much joy this week as you spend time with Michelle, the girls, and you son too.

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  11. JoneMarch 22, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    I love your list. Enjoy the travel and the week.

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  12. LynnMarch 22, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Have a wonderful trip Judy! By the time you read this I'm sure you have arrived!

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