On to Plan C
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
January 4, 2018 7:28pm CST
Everything I have seen tells me that I-95 in South Carolina and Georgia is bumper to bumper and that it is melting in the day and freezing at night. Not something we want to drive on. We have decided to change our route. Instead of staying here another day we are going to head toward Atlanta and spend tomorrow night at my brother's house. From his door to my door, it is just about 5 hours so on Saturday we will drive home to Ocala and this way we can go to our church on Sunday morning and we will be home and safe.
This is not a trip that I will forget anytime soon, not that it was so bad but I realize how hard it is to find good current information about what is happening on our nation's highways. My husband's niece is in Charleston and she said that the roads were passable but obviously she is not talking about the entire stretch of I-95. Both hotels have let me change my reservations again and I haven't seen my brother since last year when my mother got so sick so that will be enjoyable for me. and I haven't seen my sister in law in about 5 years.
Hopefully, it will be all's well that end's well.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
The thought of ice is just disconcerting and dangerous so I am taking the dry route. We have never had this much trouble before. I hope that you don't have to drive on the icy roads tomorrow.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
@sallypup I hope so too but it looks like we are off to a rough start in 2018.
@sallypup (58206)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Jan 18
@BelleStarr Icy roads sure take the fun out of a trip. Last winter was just totally crazy with snow and ice. I hope that does not happen again.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
5 Jan 18
Anything that keeps you safe and that is great you get to see your brother! That is a winning plan!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Yes it is and I wish I had more time I would stop and see Andersonville on the way by, which is something I have always wanted to do.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
5 Jan 18
@BelleStarr Perhaps another time!
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
7 Jan 18
I heard it was bumper to bumper because of all the bills fans going to florida is what the news says. Hope you made it home safely and had fun on your trip.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Jan 18
We are all settled in our Florida home and it is warm and sunny, all good.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Here I have been checking the Internet but not getting clear answers at all.
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@LadyDuck (459742)
• Switzerland
5 Jan 18
@BelleStarr Be careful on the road, you have such a bad weather right now.
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@1creekgirl (40637)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Please be careful so this will be a good trip.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Oh I am thinking that this should be a safe run, no snow all the way just cold. But thank you so much and a prayer would not be taken amiss!!
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@1creekgirl (40637)
• United States
5 Jan 18
@BelleStarr I will certainly say a prayer for your safe travel.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
5 Jan 18
Glad to know you are visiting your brother, I hope the roads clear up for you. Enjoy Florida.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jan 18
@PainsOnSlate We made it home, hurrah!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
The roads where we are is fine it was ahead of us that they were bad so by changing our route we can totally avoid areas that were hit by the blizzard. Other than traffic which is horrible near Atlanta, it should be clear sailing.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
6 Jan 18
@BelleStarr fingers crossed it worked for you.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Yes i've heard about the weather there, Not fun. Wishing you safe travels
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Thank you, it feels good to be able to see the end of the trip in sight.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
5 Jan 18
i hope you still find some fun and joy on the other route. perhaps it will be better on return back
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Lol weather at least shouldn’t be an issue then
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
6 Jan 18
That sounds like a great alternative plan... enjoy your visit... and church on sunday... it's nice to get back to your own church...
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jan 18
Yes this is our Southern parish but for 3 months we r weekly visitors
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@Marilynda1225 (80049)
• United States
5 Jan 18
This storm really messed up the roads and hope you get home safely. I'm sure you'll be happy to see that welcome to Florida sign
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
5 Jan 18
I think that's a great idea to visit your brother since you are so close by. Our first year driving to Florida saw us one day ahead of a huge snow and ice storm. Boy, did we luck out. Have fun and welcome home away from home! Our new car, which is at home in CT, of course, gives weather, road, and traffic conditions. You should have borrowed it. lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jan 18
We had a great time with my brother and sister in law I am so glad we decided to stop there.
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
5 Jan 18
I hope its as good of a plan as it sounds..
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
I think it will be, the weather will cooperate.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jan 18
This is turning into the journey from heck for you.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jan 18
It is indeed but the stop in Atlanta was great but of course it was followed by a long hard drive but now it is over.
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@peachpurple (13889)
• Malaysia
5 Jan 18
I am sure this time your trip would be fine, stay safe
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Thank you, from your lips to God's ears!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
I am so ready for it to be Saturday afternoon so I can be home lol
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Jan 18
Sounds like an Awesome plan to me!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jan 18
Yah actually it is, I am looking forward to seeing my brother and to getting home.
