They opened I70 across Missouri yesterday morning. First time they have closed the interstate from border to border. I hit the road running along with thousands of semis. Spending two days in a hotel was not my idea of a good time. I must admit the hotel was wonderful and even gave me a discount rate on the second night (and no it was not a senior discount). Had a tough time digging my car out and almost could not open my doors due to ice. They did an awesome job cleaning the interstate across Missouri and Kansas. I did find far more cars and trucks buried in ditches than I expected. I finally stopped after 13 hours of driving but only after I had entered Colorado. Spent the night in Burlington, CO and will head to Denver in just a minute and drive straight to the airport. I have some paper work to get started for badges and parking permits then some quick training this evening. I hope to be at my sisters by 9:00 this evening. Oh, I was given a gift last night of watching a beautiful sunset near Lawrence, Kansas. And, it is true, they do have more stars in a Kansas sky. I’m almost home.
14 Comments
Steve Skinner
I was passing through Lawrence many years ago and my car died on the interstate. A local mechanic got us back on the road in less than and hour and only charged us $20 for his time. During my visit, the sky wasn’t as beautiful but the people certainly were!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Steve. Goes to show there are good people out here and hopefully we are a couple of them.
Earl
Monte, glad to hear you’ve made it and what a wonderful sunset you captured.
Monte Stevens
Thank,s Earl!
QPB (Mary Ann)
Great news Monte, welcome home.
Monte Stevens
And, it is good to be home. The temperature this morning is 18 degrees but feels so good compared 18 degrees of the Ohio Valley.
Anita Jesse
Now that is a proper way to wrap up the last stages of your journey. A beautiful picture. How nice to be so close to home.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Anita. Hope you are doing well today and getting those needed walks in!
Paul
Ah, finally the journey concludes. Glad to hear that you made it with few snags, other than a complete interstate closing. Now that you are in CO, I will wait a little bit before setting up my visit. 🙂 I have just invited myself. LOL
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Paul. And, I even made up a few songs of my own. Not bad, if I do say so myself. 🙂
Chris Klug
Man, what an adventure. Stay safe!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Chris. Now comes the unpacking and settling in. I’ve not been on line much for the past few days, nor am I writing or shooting much. It’s going to take me a few days to feel like I’m rally back home.
Alan M. Collopy
Monte,
Beautiful sky detail and color. It does look cold there.
Alan
Monte Stevens
And, it was cold!