Saturday, August 4, 2012

"Rest Stops" heading East.

We're officially on our way!  Just stopped along the Ohio Turnpike at a rest stop- or as they seem to be called when you drive east, a "Service Plaza."  Instead of a nice simple bathroom, picnic tables under shady trees & dog walking trails, you get huge concrete parking lots, a gas station, and what looks a shopping mall food court! There's always a Sbarro, Starbucks, and a fast food hamburger place.  This one had an arcade, a souvenir shop and ice cream (Cotton Candy & Cookie Dough, in our case.) Crazy how a simple  potty break could cost you $20!  Think we'll be "resting" a little less often on this road trip. 
We have only about an hour until we stop in Youngstown, Ohio for the night.  10 hours of driving under our belt and a shorter day tomorrow.  Big Apple...here we come!
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  1. Bob NollAugust 4, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Glad to hear you are safely in Youngstown by now. Sounds like the trip was ok for everyone. Sadie is settling in very nicely. She ate a good supper and we are waiting for a "break" in the Olympics to take her for a walk tonight. The cold front came through for us about 5:00 and we got a really nice rain. The sky is clearing now and we are waiting for the truly cooler temps. Hang on, we think it is coming your way.
    Have a good day tomorrow and get a good night's sleep for your NYC adventure on Monday. Can't wait to read about it.

    Mom and Dad (otherwise known and Grandma and Grandpa)

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  2. Jess TiedeAugust 4, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Sounds fun -- I love NYC. Tell Evan we read his blog and thought it was awesome too!!! Will continue to follow along on your East coast adventure. :)

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