Thursday, April 3, 2008

All along the south-bound odyssey

I just finished 26 hours of nearly constant travelling, and we have arrived safe in Guate. Follow me through my day.
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Here, I am leaving Augusta, GA at 5:40 AM EDT.
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I pass through Atlanta, GA at 8:00 AM EDT. If you look at the full size photo you can see the windows blown of the Westin Hotel (in the center of the pic) from the tornado 2 1/2 weeks ago.
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Then through Chattanooga at 10:00 AM EDT.
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I arrive in Nashville, TN at 11:00 AM CDT. I meet MC for lunch at the always fantastic Pancake Pantry. I actually had the lunch, for once, and it was just as good as their breakfast.
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I pass over the flooded Ohio River at 2:30 PM CDT. It's probably a mile past its banks into Kentucky.
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I arrive home in St. Louis at 5:00 PM CDT. I spent about an hour and a half unloading my work car, finishing some paperwork, showering, and packing a new bag. Then off in my car by 6:45.
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I made it to Springfield, IL at 8:20 PM CDT. I had to run a few errands, and then I made it to Kristi's around 9:00. (I realize the picture is blurry - not a steady night shot, but the bright light at the top of the pic is the state capitol dome).
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We get to O'Hare International Airport by 12:30 AM CDT, and we were checked in through security by 1:15 AM. Just in time to catch a light nap before our 3:15 AM flight.
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The flight hit some bad weather, so we didn't get our breakfast. I was able to sleep uncomfortably through most of the bad weather, and then I woke up and watched The Game Plan. Arrived at our hotel at 7:15 AM CST.
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Kristi is taking a nap before Addi gets here, and I'm wide awake.
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More to come...

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update! Love you!

Dad

Michael said...

i agree with Dad, thanks for the update.

Anonymous said...

Do you still have the beard? I'm glad that your keeping your sister safe.
Matt Wood

p.s. get some sleep!

Gary & Lisa Simpson said...

WOW! We really hope you have gotten some sleep since then! What a day! But I am sure seeing Kristi with the kiddo's made it all worth it.

Gary & Lisa

shannon said...

I still cannot believe that you did all of that traveling in 24 hours - you are CRAZY! A good brother, but crazy! Be safe out there!