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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jul 03 2015 : 1:26:45 PM
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My first solo road trip
My husband stayed home to look for work and our 19 year old does not want to travel with Mom and Dad anymore. I know he his going through that 'stage'. School out and my vacation time was drawing near. What to do and where to go I thought? We as a family, normally go to a state and look as all the tourist places and savior the local flavor, ice cream shop and take pictures of places that are famous to that state. And I am always out on the look out for small antique store and small thrift stores to find old magazine and odd object to create my future 'Vintage Artist' creations that I sell at various wineries and High School holiday bazaars. I decided to go visit a girlfriend in Newport, WA. We meet in a birthing class at the hospital, nineteen year ago. She took me to all of the antique stores and I pick up a lot of new treasure. After a few days I drove to Moscow, Lewiston ,Boise and Twin Falls. My next stop Stansbury, UT to see another girlfriend I have know since 1st Grade. I got their a few days before her birthday in late June. So much better than just wishing her happy B'day on F.B. Stayed with her for a few days and then drove back home to the N.W.
Janice
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2015 : 2:29:38 PM
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Wow what fun. Did you see a glimpse of MaryJane while passing through Moscow? LOL. What fun to see friends you haven't seen for years. I love to go off by myself on occasion and proud of you for doing so.
MB
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16373 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2015 : 7:08:01 PM
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Congrats Janice! It's nice to go your own pace.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9323 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2015 : 7:54:34 PM
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I don't think I am brave enough yet to drive anywhere by myself. Flying yes, but not driving. Though I do enjoy the days I get to go off to shop or whatever by myself but that is local. Good for you Janice!
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2015 : 9:10:41 PM
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Yea for you I try to go at least 3/4 times a year I LOVE to go.
Diana
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6592 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6592 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2015 : 08:31:59 AM
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Good for you , Janice!! I am happy to hear that you had lots of fun on your first solo car adventure trip! It sounds like you saw some great places and enjoyed a few old friends as well. Now you can plan other excursions if you have the time and nobody else wants to come along. Life is too short to just sit home!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7583 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7583 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2015 : 09:09:06 AM
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Janice
That is a nice trip and a beautiful State to visit all over.
Sounds like you had a good time and lots of fun antiquing.
hugs
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2015 : 10:51:21 AM
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Great story, Janice! Isn't independence just grand?!?
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Jul 04 2015 : 8:08:24 PM
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Janice, I loved reading about your trip! What an adventure!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2015 : 1:33:07 PM
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Janice, now that you have dipped your toes into the pool of flying solo... you can start planning more fun trips... and who knows, someday you might find yourself with a wee lil trailer and caravanning with CeeJay & me...
:>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2015 : 10:50:41 AM
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It is lots of fun to do road trips even if it is by yourself. I did one with my daughter when she was 4 years old, so it was like being alone since she could not help me drive. lol We drove from Florida and stopped at Georgia and then Maryland to visit friends. My hubby flew up and we toured Washington D.C. for a week and he drove us back home. It was a great trip.
Farmgirl sister #308
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5077 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2015 : 2:12:35 PM
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Janice! I loved your trip!! I took my first one by myself at age 56! Our daughter was in Chicago for work, My hubby went on a ATV trip to Mt View, Ark. So I drove about 180 miles to Franklin, Tn. Famous for a Cival War battle and many famous Country stars live in and around the area. I stayed in a 100 year old Bed and Breakfast in nearby Leipers Fork Tn, Featured in Country Living Magazine. Beautiful scenery! Took my Flannel nightgown and toothbrush, change of clothes, nobody to care for but myself!
Farmgirl hugs! Connie
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2015 : 6:28:07 PM
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We arrive in this world as just me. Live with our parents as us. Partner up and or raise a family as us. But we must not neglect the me! Who hoo, you go girl!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2015 : 7:50:14 PM
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Yes Grace I think I might like to go glamping someday. Connie I at 53 did my first road trip.. so we are close in age and spirit.
Janice |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2015 : 4:37:49 PM
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Janice, good for you! As Bonnie said, 'You go girl!!'
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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My first solo road trip
