Our Location:
Walmart, Jackson, Tennessee
Happy Easter to all.
We had a good night last night in Greenville, Texas, pretty quiet and this morning we up and out the door shortly after 7. We needed fuel and a quick stop at the bread counter in Walmart. By 8 am CDT we had all the wheels turning and the Big Dog started rambling along I-30 East again. Our original idea was to pull off at either Benton or Forrest City, Arkansas, we waved as we went past both places. Tonight's home dirt is actually tomorrow night's goal. We had a long day but a good one.We arrived here around 4:30 CDT and although there is some confusion, we are parked in front of the Walmart/Sam's Club. Confusion because another couple and I were told separately to park in front of the Walmart by the GAS ONLY bar, and Riley and I were told to park in the area at Sam's Club with signs that say NO PARKING, TOWED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. Anyway...
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| It's very green in the upper eastern reaches of Texas. |
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| Yep, we are headed that way, to Little Rock. |
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| Forgive the dirty windshield. We need to pass through Texarkana before we can get to Little Rock. |
We travelled a total of about 488 miles/785 km approx. We travelled about 8 1/2 hours including 4 or 5 stops. We used an entire tank of fuel, but I haven't filled up yet today as there is ONLY GAS here at Walmart. So we used approximately 38 gallons/143 liters of fuel. We ran along at about 65 mph/104 km. The roads were good but slowly started to deteriorate in Arkansas and again into Tennessee. Very groovy, wavy, humpy bumpy with some very bad expansion joints where bridge meets pavement. It wasn't all bad but the bad made the good seem less so. We managed to skirt around an accident at Little Rock, Arkansas and so it didn't slow us down at all.
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| We passed through Arkadelphia, Arkansas too. |
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| A beautiful welcome center in Arkansas. |
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| Very appealing. |
Since we left Quail Ridge, Huachuca City, Arizona we have travelled through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee. We have travelled 1466 miles/2359 km. We have about 655 miles/1070 km left until we reach the Ontario border. We hope to spend a couple of days in Wapekoneta, Ohio before we cross either Friday or Saturday.
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| A different rest area but I can't remember where it is located. |
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| Fresh green grass and leaves. We aren't in the desert any longer. |
An update on Rick, my sister's partner. He is currently in ICU, the next 48 hours will determine which direction treatment, if any, will go. Chatted with her and my dad today. Waiting is the hardest thing to do at times like this. She doesn't want us to hurry home and so we won't. I can offer support from the phone, not quiet the same but she has family around her and there really isn't anything more that I can do for her.
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| Do you must recognize the Bass Pro Shop in Memphis, TN? |
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| Of course we must cross over the bridge...... |
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| which spans the Mighty Mississippi River. |
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| And now we are in Tennessee. |
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you had a good day.
Until next time....
Take care, stay safe,
Deb
Wapa ??? I've read a few blogs that use Wapakoneta as a stop ... all from Ontario! My nephew taught (retired) high school there and his wife is still a physician's assistant there. Where do you camp there? boondocking?
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking about a park in Saint Mary’s for a few days or just an overnight at the Walmart. It is then an easy drive to the border at Windsor, about 150 miles I think.
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Yes, your scenery certainly is changing, Lots of green now. I remember how we always looked forward to seeing big trees again on the way home.
ReplyDeleteWe commented on the fact it is very much fresh spring green and very much like being back home in the spring. A nice change.
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Wow, your making great progress. I worked at few petroleum terminals on Mississippi River years ago. Safe travels. Vern
ReplyDeleteWe are indeed making great time Vern and yesterday the roads were pretty empty until after 2 when more car traffic than truck traffic started showing up. The Mississippi is always a thrill to see even though it isn’t the half way mark it means either we are nearing the desert or nearing home (Ontario) on our journey.
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You are making good time and lots of miles. Continue safe travels.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill. The miles are sliding off and we will soon be slowing down for a day or two. Fuel prices were good across Arkansas and a bit higher in Tennessee, or at least what we’ve seen so far.
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I recognize that bridge and the Bass Pro Shop we have crossed the Mississippi River there in the past. All the green looks lovely. Continued prayers for your sister's partner. Also, continued safe travels.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, we appreciate it. I thought someone would recognize the Bass Pro Shop. Safe travels as you head out today.
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Some days you just feel like driving. We will plan a 4–5-hour day and sometimes when we get there we'll say, "It's only noon, let's just keep on truck'in". Next thing you know, you drove two days in one! Hope all goes well back home, that is so hard.
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what happened but I was happy to stop, I was finished. I slept really well!
DeleteThere is nothing we can do but wait, hope and pray.
Deb
Moving right along you are. That bridge and crossing the Mississippi was one of my favorite drives. Prayers for your sister and her partner.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy. I always enjoy crossing that River!
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You are trucking right along! We loved the Bass Pro Shop especially the observation tower with the "see thru floor ". My first step made my head spin but then I was ok. Continued prayers for Rick.
ReplyDeleteWe have only driven by, never stopped in. Thanks Elva.
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