Knoxville TN - Little Rock AR

Florida and the entire east coast is facing a major hurricane, the weather network is all about that. In our area it looks like warm temperatures, and we'll see about winds as we get going.

We're still 1,800 miles from destination, and 500 miles today will certainly put a hole in that. We're hoping for Little Rock, but will settle for anything west of Memphis. Here's our route.

The Fairfield Marriott turned out to be just fine, and we saved a bundle ($64 before taxes) by bringing along our coupon book, which we picked up at the last comfort centre along I-81. We had many choices, but settled here because it was steps from Cracker Barrel. Hotels put limits on how many rooms go to coupon clippers, but the front desk told me at this time of year they'll take all they can get. Fair exchange is no robbery.

We had considered camping back in Bristol, but we checked KOA rates and changed our mind. Overnight, with power and water was $50 (our hotel with breakfast $64). With dinner out just $20, you see the appeal of camping at the Fairfield.

Off to breakfast and an early start today. Well rested, ready to go.

Camp Fairfield, Knoxville TN

This has been a richly rewarding day for both of us. Anytime you can weave your way through several million trucks, maintain highway speeds, and make virtually every comfort stop without a mishap, you've had a richly rewarding day.

We're currently at Camp Fairfield, on Cracker Barrel Lane, so you know where we'll be dining tonight.

Judy is currently watching golf, I'm updating the blog and bringing my fluid level back into balance.

The Coach ran like a deer. The photo shows Judy giving it a loving hug. We're approaching 80,000 miles on this rig, so hugging is a good idea. Thank you Chevy for a great ride. Thank you Roadtrek.

Fuel today came to something under $100. Current price $3.15 in TN. We refueled at $3.38 before leaving VI. This was a miscalculation. Travel Tip: refuel in TN.

Mileage today about 450 miles. Judy drove more than her fair share as a penalty for saying yesterday that I was not calling on her enough. Tomorrow may well be different.

Speed limit here for trucks is 55 mph in TN. This is apparently just as guideline.

Good things about today worth noting: Verizon. No need to ever be disconnected.

Started the day in jeans, finished in shorts waiting for things to cool down, and game one of the World Series.

PS. Roast Beef dinner at CB, $20. No dishes, excellent dinner.