No road trip is complete without (a) good coffee, a "big gulp" from a roadside rest area that the locals frequent or a $1.00 large "sweet tea" from Mickey D's (real tea, not that fake stuff...soooo good!! and yes, those are my knees!), (b) laughter, (c) a camera (with me on zoom lens and son not on zoom...and laughter and jokes about how often mom zooms!) and (d) music. We listened to much and I was treated to music I would not otherwise have listened to, some of which I will share over the next little while. Interesting getting to know your child's taste in music and then discovering that there is much you enjoy!
This one in particular resonated both times we drove through this state...once down I-77 and back up I-79 for a longer and more clear look at the state. And yes, we sang top of our voices, harmonizing and with accents!!!
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Some of my favorite times involve long drives with my family, belting out songs at the top of our lungs. Last night, on the way home from work, H and I were jammin' to the disco tunes of Car Wash - remember that one?
BTW - Beautiful knees, girlfriend!
Hey, "Mountain Momma" -
Your trip with your son will become part of family legend and lore. What a wonderful adventure to have shared.
Hi Sherry
what a lovely way to get close to your son and really get to know his tastes...
Happy days
Love it ! Oh, the memory making moment ! John Denver is another one of those for me, like the Carpenters, music of my life soundtrack. And know he is part of your son's too. Classic.
You live Good, Miss Sherry !
beautiful photo's, never been to W. Virginia, may have to travel that way one day.
Long time since I heard any John Denver of course as I sang along I had to substitute in Carolina (W. Virg) & ocean breezes (mt. mama)
Isn't it nice to travel with someone you love?!!!! Singing at the top of your lungs and looking at the scenery. Wonderful stuff! (Love the knees)
Yeah, I love road trips too! Cappuccino along the highway, listening to music and taking in the scenery...
Wish I could get right back into the magic bus and drive off again...
I love travelling in our car - as i get driven about and i can look out at the scenery !! ;o) Not so good for M - when i say look at that though ...
You`ll both have happy memories of the trip - singing your hearts out enjoying the ride - a fantastic way to spend some time with your son - and get to know him better !!
What a wonderful vacation Sherry, all that quality time spent with one of your sons :) I didn't realize how far you were driving, and to an actual beach too, glad you had such a good time. For me it is all about home right now, no country roads but I am still quite content :)
I remember that song, that whole era, as a matter of fact. I didn't know Mickey D's had good tea. I am a tea fanatic, thanks for the tip!
I love Sweet Tea but not when I am on a road trip....too many stops if I drink the tea!
SOOOOOOOOOO glad you are home!
xoxo,L
Big fan of the sweet tea!
Welcome home, safe and sound.
~xx~
We have always found that on the road trips we take with the girls we enjoy the drive as much as the destination. Seeing different things together and time to talk. Can you believe I have never tried sweet tea? Too afraid it will make me fat(ter). lol
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