2007 US Tour!

Woohoo ... we have arrived in Camarillo! After 2,800 miles and 5 days we have all made it home safe and sound. We have no causalities to speak of unless you want to count the damage to Sweet Caroline; she suffered a cracked windshield and numerous dings to the hood.

Day 1: Due to a storm on the East Coast our first day of driving was difficult. When we left Reston, VA it was a cold rain storm but by the time we arrived in Maryland it was snow and slush. Very slow going; 50 miles in 2 hours. We persevered and our first night ended at Motel 6 in Toledo Ohio.

I think the first day was the most stressful on the kitties. Jack seemed to be okay but Gussy was crying up a storm. The poor girl was not happy. We are not sure whether she was more upset to be in the car or upset because she was stuck in a kennel with Jack.

Day 2: Good weather makes for good attitudes. We were all smiles on Saturday. We wore our St. Patrick's Day green with huge smiles. We left Toledo late in the morning and had to make up time.

Gussy and Jack did much better on Saturday. They slept most of the day but were sure to let us know when they were ready to be fed.

Day 2 ended in Council Bluffs Nebraska at yet another Motel 6.

Day 3: Once again our day started late morning. Lets see how early you are able to get on the road when you have to play a Tetras like game trying to get your luggage and cat kennel into a MINI.

On Sunday we made great time and distance. We met our goal of getting to Salt Lake City. The prospect of a warm bed and time with family was a great motivator. We rolled into SLC around 12:30a AFTER we were pulled over by Wyoming police for doing 82 in a 75 mph zone. Luckily they let Richard off with a warning.

Day 4: We spent the day with family in SLC. We had a birthday celebration for my Grandfather who turned 74. Happy Birthday Grandpa!! In addition to the birthday celebration my family surprised us with engagement goodies. Needless to say, Richard and I were surprised and happy.

Jack and Gussy were also happy because they didn't have to spend the day in the car. That makes 4 of us!!!

Day 5: We spent the day in SLC. We had lunch with Grandma Peggy at Noodles & Company. Afterwards Richard and I went for a walk around Sugarhouse which is always enjoyable. The area is rich with SLC and personal history.

For dinner we dined with Mom and Daddio at McGraths at Gateway. YUMMY!


Day 5: We departed SLC mid morning and headed for California. We arrived in Camarillo around 8:30p. It is definitely a strange sensation to arrive at a place you have never seen but you now call home.

Check out those gas prices!!!

Our first night at home Gussy ran away and Jack attempted to do the same. Fortunately they are both too scared and love food too much to go far.

A special thanks to our 2007 US Tour sponsors:

One stop shop for yummy food and fabulous people watching!

The Big and Tasty is also big and messy but oh so tasty!

In addition to leaving the light on they also provide you with towels so rough you take off the 1st two layers of your skin. But they do allow pets and for that I am thankful.