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The American road and the veteran family

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One of many rest stops on the way

I recently found myself traversing the American countryside once again, cruising 1,140 miles from Tampa, Florida to Gary, Indiana right up to Lake Michigan (pictured above). Travelling in this country has never ceased to amaze me — the seamless movement from state to state, the richness and variety of cultures in the peculiar corners of each and every state, and just how big the place is.

If you want to save some money, a little planning before a road trip can go a long way. Find a good deal at a hotel here, pack a few meals and drinks there — even if you decide to stay flexible and deviate from the plan, it’ll still save time and money.

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  • 03DVLDG

    Well said +1

  • Chad D

    I was raised with a few key things drilled into my head. One of those was that a mans word is his bond. My father was the epitome of that and always said it’s one of the most valuable things a man has, along with his honesty, and it can never be taken from him it can only be pissed away by choice. If a man gives his word he doesn’t back out of it no matter what. I’ve met too many people in life that toss around hollow promises like its candy on Halloween. It really disgusts me.

  • A7Dave

    “All 90 rescinded their offers”. NFW. But, I’m not surprised. “Patriotism” to those who talk the loudest is just a fashion statement. Wearing a T-shirt and empty words are all they are good for.

  • James Walper

    Loved Idaho. Came down for the eclipse. Toured EBR-1, Craters on the Moon, hung out with US Military outside of Mountain Home, and drove back up through the Rockies to Alberta. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/127e5e4d12836f620f5965e243fb7270e9d6f2dd98df4e625016b3caeca27b09.jpg

  • 03DVLDG

    The fact that the offer was made and then rescinded when it was actually needed by a Gold Star Widow at such a vulnerable and desperate time is horrible. If it was a corporation that likes to play up the veteran angle for business, it would be nice to know who it was.