Road Trip the Second?

[bubbles]

Hi All! Remember how I said I really liked working from home? Well, my boss just called and told me to stop working for a week so that he can catch up with everything I've sent him recently. Unpaid time off... yay?

Some of you may remember that I am crazy I took a solo road trip a few years back and visited a few of my f-listers. I am thinking about taking the rest of this week to pick up my car in Florida (yeah, don't ask) and drive it back to Cali. I will either be going through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, OR Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada. I just wanted to put that out there in case any of you were willing to put up with me put me up for a night on the way? I wouldn't be able to spend a day anywhere but on the road, but we could at least share a meal and chat a bit.

Y/N?

ETA: Heck, if anyone wants to drive with me to/from any point, I can always fly you back... when I tire of you.
:D

ETA the Second: Ok, so this is not happening this week. I'm now looking at making the trip Saturday, November 8th, which would give me an extra couple days' leeway in case I get lost/hit traffic/break down/am abducted by aliens. I would plan on reaching Kansas City by Monday night, Denver by Wednesday night, and Sonoma by Saturday 11/15. Let me know if that works and I'll book a flight!

Comments

[graysong.livejournal.com]

I see another Coloradan offered up her guest room ... and kareoke CDs!! OMG! I don't mind though if you prefer to go that route as I have only a cathair covered futon in the livingroom / junk room. I have so much crap its not even funny (but that's another story).

As for the roads, I was just going to tell you that we are expecting snow or rain mixed with snow in Denver tomorrow (Wednesday) and there has been snow in the mountains, but I think the roads will be fine, especially if you hit the passes in the middle of the day. Denver is supposed to be back to nice weather by Saturday ...

From personal experience whenever I drive out to Cali I always park my car in the Luxor parking garage and sleep in my car. With "drapes" strung up around the back of my wagon and across the front seats no one can see in and I've never had a problem. They are well lit and routinely monitored. I do generally go inside for bathroom use and eating, so I figure I can sleep in their parking lot for a few hours. :)

If you postpone til November, we should be in "Indian Summer", tho there will be snow in the mountains. Again, roads are usually good during the day, so I wouldn't anticipate issues at all. Unless there is a storm ... but who knows at this point?

[bubbles79.livejournal.com]

I am leaning toward myras_girls' guest room, but I would still love to see you while I'm in town! I've edited my post to reflect Plan B, so let me know if you'll be free.

The Luxor in what city? I'm down with sleeping in the car.

[graysong.livejournal.com]

The Luxor in what city?

Oh sorry, the Luxor is a casino in Las Vegas. I'm always going to southern Cali so I take I-70 through Utah, down I-15 (?) through St. George and on to LV. Thats a long day, about 12 hours but it's beautiful. You could stop in St. George too, there is a hotel right off the highway with a decently lit parking lot, I've napped there before.

I don't mind if you take the private room, but I do want to get together. What sort of refreshments should I bring?

[bubbles79.livejournal.com]

Well, I should be arriving in Denver Wednesday night, leaving Thursday... When and where should we meet? BTW, I will also have pen_of_jen with me, as she has agreed to be my road trip companion. :D