Road Trip time aproaches

[infrogmation]

It looks like mshollie and I will be heading West after the weekend.

If Terrytown isn't yet open for business, we'll be Texas bound, probably going to Austin.

Of course from at least the Florida Panhandle west, we'll have to take an inland route well away from the coast.

If anyone has any info or suggestions on open routes and where gas can and can't be gotten, it would be much appreciated.

Even more appreciated, might there be some wonderful person somewhere between Florida and Texas who might be able to offer a night of crash space to a pair of refugees? I'd be happy to resipricate with crash space in New Orleans when such becomes possible again.

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[pentomino.livejournal.com]

Also, speed traps.

I've heard that some counties in Louisiana are notorious for pulling over and ticketing people from out of town. Turns the whole "if they don't show up in traffic court" defense upside-down.

[vyoma.livejournal.com]

I'd offer a spot in Tallahassee, but that's probably not as far out as you'll drive in a day. There is gas here, and it's currently as low as $2.69/gallon at a couple of stations well off the highway. If you are planning on stopping in town, let me know.

[infrogmation.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'd like to visit you someday, anyway; sorry we weren't able to hook up in New Orleans when you passed through Louisiana.

I dunno about this trip, but thanks much for the offer; we're still working out the logistics.

Gas and Road Conditions in Alabama

[(Anonymous)]

Interstate 10 is open from the Florida line to the Mississippi line with no major traffic problems and the gas shortage has abbated. Just got a tankfull in Mobile for $2.49 / gal.

Getting through Mississippi will be the problem. If you plan to go interstate, you'll want to take 65 north toward Birmingham and then take 59 or 20. I have on word on the secondary roads.

Re: Gas and Road Conditions in Alabama

[infrogmation.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info.

[ex-askesis860.livejournal.com]

Austin? Care to let me buy you dinner when you hit town?

I like food

[infrogmation.livejournal.com]

That'd be great!

Yay!

Hope to see you.

food is good

[ex-askesis860.livejournal.com]

Contactify me at brett at-symbol askesis doot (as our Canuckistani friends would have it) org, and we'll work out the details. What are Ms Hollie's and your dietary preferences?

Re: food is good

[infrogmation.livejournal.com]

I'm in Austin, and you have been emailed.

YACP, -- F.

[tal-greywolf.livejournal.com]

Probably the best route would be heading up to I-20 and taking it straight across to Texas. Now you could do that by going up I-75 to Atlanta, then go west... or you can go west along I-10 and go up from Mobile. Personally, I'd recommend the I-75 route, but it's your choice.

As for crash space, I might... MIGHT be able to talk my landlord/roommate to provide a one-night stay... or contact one of the local hotels.

By the way... CALL FEMA!! Both you and Hollie are entitled to some of those living expenses they're doling out... I think $2000 is worth it.