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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 24, 2024 4:22:33 GMT -5
Good morning folks!
Hump day already.
Only made 350 miles before we crashed for the night. Has room rates gone up? Well we have 7 dogs with us but nearly $1100 for three rooms seems like a bit more than we used to pay. Traveling with 2 women and 2 teen girls is a real experience. It seems like we are stopping every hour at the bequest of one of our darlings. That coupled with a late start again due to waiting for the princesses to “get ready” accounts for our poor progress yesterday. Well if they are happy and enjoying themselves it’s really all that counts👍😊.
May God Bless America 🇺🇸
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Post by ferris1248 on Jul 24, 2024 6:08:30 GMT -5
Good morning folks.
We finally seen to hit a ormal rain cycle here. Afternoon showers. We need it. Ponds and creeks are low.
4 women and 7 dogs? 1100 miles?
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Post by flysalt069 on Jul 24, 2024 6:19:11 GMT -5
Good morning
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Post by slough on Jul 24, 2024 6:24:36 GMT -5
Good Moan'n
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 24, 2024 6:29:26 GMT -5
Yeah. They had to stop at Buckeys (sp) that was the straw that broke the camel’s back. They were in there for an hour shopping. I had never seen one of these store/gas stations. I have to admit that I was impressed. Never have I seen so many gas pumps at one location. Very unbelievable but also very nice.
Hopefully they will arise soon. GPS says 10 more hours of driving.
The grandson is excited as we have our two boats ready and two charter captain friends have promised to take us out on their larger boats. One recently caught two 200# plus Warsaw. He can’t stop looking at the pictures of them.
I’m praying for a successful trip for his sake. I don’t know how much longer I will be able to go offshore. I’m getting pretty crippled up. I really want him to have a great grandpa fishing memory.
Take care of yourselves!
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Post by ferris1248 on Jul 24, 2024 7:50:47 GMT -5
Grandpa needs to get him a deck chair.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 24, 2024 8:05:19 GMT -5
Grandpa needs to get him a deck chair. I was thinking about one of those big bean bag chairs!👍
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 24, 2024 8:09:49 GMT -5
Also. FYI: My daughter questioned the price of the rooms this morning and they cut it in HALF! Wow!
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Post by billybob on Jul 24, 2024 8:19:17 GMT -5
Good morning folks. Rain was much needed. Ken. Surprised you are making the trip. Seems interesting. Good on hotel rates asking
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Post by swampdog on Jul 24, 2024 11:58:17 GMT -5
Safe travels south Ilifisherman.
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Jul 24, 2024 22:32:22 GMT -5
Good luck on the fishing. I'm not sure I coukd travel with 7 dogs and 4 women. Probably have to out at least 3 of the women in the truck or truck bed. The dogs could sit up front though
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 24, 2024 23:07:20 GMT -5
Safe travels south Ilifisherman. Thank you. We arrived an hour ago. Tough trip. Grandchildren are excited. It’s worth the hassle just to see them smiling
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