Monday, March 25, 2019

Wagoner, Oklahoma....



Our Location:  Walmart, Wagoner, Oklahoma

We both slept well after we fell asleep and didn’t wake up until after 7 am. Rare for me but I needed the rest I guess. We did a few little chores, which included me unhooking to fuel up the Dogsled. It’s easier to do it this way sometimes and the gas bar was tight quarters so I was an extra 10 minutes hooking and unhooking before we started off. Tomorrow we’ll do the same thing. 

The green is showing, I think spring might be coming soon.
 
We headed off on I-40 East once again and enjoyed our drive today. We actually enjoyed the slightly overcast skies and then some brief sunshine which was once again swallowed up by the clouds. We had no rain and a slight wind but nothing much and it was a nice quiet uneventful travel day. We all like those kinds of travel days.

We stopped a couple of times to stretch and check things over but all was good. We found that I-40 EAST in the stretch we travelled today doesn’t have a lot of rest areas, we stopped at the only two we saw. We may have missed one but I don’t think so. 
 
We passed through Oklahoma City this morning on our travels. 
  
Today we travelled about 250 miles/ 402 KM, most of it on I-40 E. The road was okay but rough in some places, humpy, bumpy and down right ugly in a few others. The roads in Oklahoma leave a lot to be desired.

We passed through numerous Indian reservations including Creek, Kickapoo, Cherokee and a number of others. They all seem to have a small casino in their midst. None were big splashy buildings just small dark structures that one could spend a great deal of time and money in if they so desired.
 
We passed by Tinker AFB and this is one of the many planes on display. 
 
At exit 264B near the town of Checotah, OK we hung a right on to US 69 North and headed toward Muskogee. We changed our minds about stopping there for the night and headed past to Wagoner, which is where we are now. It wasn’t too much past Muskogee and we’re closer to our destination tomorrow. We are both happy about that. I will say that US 69 N is rough in some places, grooved and not the best travelling but the towns are the worst. The rest of road seems to be no worse than others we’ve travelled but not great. However we aren’t doing it for long or far, so it’s not a big deal. 
 
We pulled in at the Walmart around 2 pm local time and parked near the end of the lot. We visited The Dollar Tree, an ATM, and Walmart just to pass some time and get a bit of walking as well. A call to my dad to let him know we are safe and off the road for the night. He was happy to hear from us. 

Near Tinker AFB. Not sure what the hat is on the yellow one.
 
Tomorrow we move on to our destination and meet up with our good friends. We are excited about that and are looking forward to it. We have less than 80 miles/ 129 km to go. 
 
Blossoms along the way today.
 
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit. 

Don't ya love the name of this road? Haha. It was Lake Eufaula.
 
Until next time… take care, be safe,

Deb

10 comments:

  1. I love that you call and let your dad know you are off the road for the day and safe.
    We would agree about the roads in Oklahoma and with all the tolls you would think it would be different...:)
    Enjoy your visit with your friends and continued safe travels.

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    1. It eases his mind and it's a small thing to do and I'm happy to touch base with him often.
      Roads are roads and it's one of things we as travellers learn to appreciate or complain about. Haha.
      We are looking forward to a great week. Always enjoy their company.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  2. You have been moving right along passing us for now, you went north at Checotah we are just 10 miles south of there. Today Tuesday we will be passing through Wagoner to Grove Oklahoma, enjoying the mostly quiet roads along the way. Enjoy some fun times with your friends and the area.

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    1. Wow, you folks are close by. I'll look it up on the map and see how far away you are.
      The views are nice even if the roads aren't great.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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    2. Not that far, we could drop by if you like? Let us know.

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  3. A nice traveling day for you two, even better today! I do love the name of that road! Travel safely and have fun meeting up with your friends!

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    1. Thanks Shirley. We've managed some great travel days. I laughed when I read the sign, it was beside a lake!! WE are looking forward to spending time with Ron & Sharon. We always enjoy their company.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  4. Things are looking green there. Going to have to start moving east/north any day now. Did you happen to catch Carrie when you passed through Checotah?

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    1. Things are getting green for sure. Blossoms, buds, daffs, and a number of other signs of spring as well.
      Carrie?

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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    2. I do believe Checotah is the home of Carrie Underwood. *smile*

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