What would you guys do.....

[silver]

Ohhhh, this is interesting.

first off, I would go!

I drive 9 to 11 hours to visit my parents all the time.

Buuutttt....this brings up an interesting issue that Mr. and I have been discussing. It's a similar situation.

I want to become a LCI cycling instructor and need to take the prerequisite class. The closest It's offered in Little Rock, Arkansas. It's a 7 hour drive and Mr. says he doesn't feel that it's right for me to make the drive. I feel that this is unreasonable since I have no problem driving long distance. I've driven all over the southeast by myself or myself and small kids and have been fine. So I don't understand his reservation, but want to respect his feelings.

So I'm in a similar situation but with a different slant.

[Tri Girl]

I'd go for sure!
Then again, a 5 hour drive for us is really nothing. The nearest big city (Tulsa) is 2 hours away, Dallas is nearly 4, Amarillo is 5. For people like us, it's nothing to have to drive far. If you're not so used to it- that's a totally different thing. I've driven as much as 9 hours alone. This was before cell phones for emergencies (yes, I did have a quarter in case- doesn't do much good tho if you're in the middle of nowhere ).

Sounds like a fantastic opportunity- would be hard to pass up.

[rocknrollgirl]

Yep...I think I am going to go...and try not to be too hard on the DH for not wanting to go. The man took off from work and ent to Tahoe with me for Nationals. In my book, that is support. He just needs a break!

[Tuckervill]

Yep...I think I am going to go...and try not to be too hard on the DH for not wanting to go. The man took off from work and ent to Tahoe with me for Nationals. In my book, that is support. He just needs a break!

I forgot to answer the question. I'm glad you're going! We may never pass this way again, you know?

Karen

[Kimmyt]

Oh, I LOVE solo road trips! Have fun!

[rocknrollgirl]

Hey Kimmy...want to go to a running clinic????

[withm]

I drive from east coast - Delaware to northern Michigan once or twice a year - alone. Takes about 15 hours. You need good music to listen to cause radio along that trip (well anywhere anymore) is just awful. My last trip in Sept my car stereo died.... ended up with Ipod and 1 headphone in my ear. It was less than satisfactory. I say go for it - both of you.

Martha

[Tuckervill]

Ohhhh, this is interesting.

first off, I would go!

I drive 9 to 11 hours to visit my parents all the time.

Buuutttt....this brings up an interesting issue that Mr. and I have been discussing. It's a similar situation.

I want to become a LCI cycling instructor and need to take the prerequisite class. The closest It's offered in Little Rock, Arkansas. It's a 7 hour drive and Mr. says he doesn't feel that it's right for me to make the drive. I feel that this is unreasonable since I have no problem driving long distance. I've driven all over the southeast by myself or myself and small kids and have been fine. So I don't understand his reservation, but want to respect his feelings.

So I'm in a similar situation but with a different slant.

What the heck!? Mr. Silver, 7 hours to Little Rock is nothing. (I lived in Little Rock while my hub was working for a company based out of Indy. I know the route well. But then, I took a trip from Arkansas to each coast this year via car with my young son.)

Little Rock is a WONDERFUL place now, with the River Trail and lots of outdoorsy places to go and is very scenic. Then there's the River Market District spawned by the Clinton Library. It's a little hidden gem on the Arkansas River.

Silver, if you do decide to go, let me help you pick your hotel, okay? There are good places to stay and not-so-good and the online sites do not distinguish them.

Karen