The Trip started out well…..and trust me, it was all downhill from there…..
Road work 
So before you all have a heart attack….and send nasty emails…..
Road work 
We have laughed and laughed about how we must have lost our minds buying a 26 year old RV to drive across the country without any mechanical know-how. What were we thinkin? (Obviously we weren’t!)
So throwing all caution to the wind….and as long as we were out of our minds, we thought……
Let’s just relax and let Elijah and Elizabeth ride where they want
(on the dashboard at the moment)
And why not let Graham drive?? After all, he’s 14….
Dw and I went and took a nap in the back….LOL
So before you all have a heart attack….and send nasty emails…..*******JUST KIDDING*****
that’s what they did while we were sitting inside the auto repair shop…..
And Emma gave Liberty a make-over…and then I got a make-over …..
Then, of course, we started off again….. and about 5 miles down Route I70E we heard that loud bang…..the kind that makes ya’ think the thing is gonna’ burst into flames (and frankly I’ve seen enough flames to last a stinkin’ lifetime)…..and I was scrambling out from under the blanket and unsnapping my seatbelt and standing up in a New York minute to start to unbuckle all the little guys and run for cover…….and then of course it wouldn’t start again….and we were in the middle of nowhere………….
I said to Dw, “How are WE going to get back to the auto repair shop?” He asked the tow truck driver. He said, “Just stay inside.” Ummm, okay. Yeah, I’m sure that was legal…
Then, of course, we started off again….. and about 5 miles down Route I70E we heard that loud bang…..the kind that makes ya’ think the thing is gonna’ burst into flames (and frankly I’ve seen enough flames to last a stinkin’ lifetime)…..and I was scrambling out from under the blanket and unsnapping my seatbelt and standing up in a New York minute to start to unbuckle all the little guys and run for cover…….and then of course it wouldn’t start again….and we were in the middle of nowhere………….
I said to Dw, “How are WE going to get back to the auto repair shop?” He asked the tow truck driver. He said, “Just stay inside.” Ummm, okay. Yeah, I’m sure that was legal…So incase you ever wondered what it’s like to ride in a broken RV being towed by a tow truck down I-70E…here’s a birds eye view….
Sorry your new cottage let you down. Love our positive attitude about it. Happy you made it to grandmas house.
Wow! That's an adventure for sure!! Great pics, btw!
Just think all the memories you've made in this cabin. Have you dumped it completely or are you going to bring it back home??
Hope you are continuning to have a blast. Hugs
At least the RV gave you some great family pictures!
Well at least that had to have been fun!
Oh my goodness!! I'm so glad God protected you! Actually that IS illegal!
My aunt was killed years ago being towed in an RV! and my cousin's neck was broken as they were both thrown from the RV when it was hit by another truck…….they tow truck should have called for back up to give you guys rides…
Anyway, thanks for your blog! It's so encouraging to me, mom of 6 waiting for two more from Ethiopia!
Blessings!
Chris in Auburn, WA
Ya know what I think the best thing is about these posts??? That you all are able to laugh about it, and not let it ruin your vacation. What a wonderful example you are giving your children!
I am so glad you are safe in NY. And you know what? I can feel you here even though you are across the state!!! Enjoy your visit and give Uncle Mark an extra hug from a fellow New Yorker!!!
Kathie
That is wild……a little scary, so sorry, but hey at least the kids are making the best of it! Praying for a better vacation ahead!
The cottage made for some funny memories and a good blog post. 🙂 Nothing is ever a total loss! hehe
I'm sorry… I'm still laughing! Can't help it… Trying to laugh with you, not at you…
Today I am happy to be home!
So glad you ditched the RV!
Keep on truckin!
as wild as that was (speaking from someone in law enforcement), a totally different set of laws apply to motor homes (since they are also considered residences), so it may have actually been legal for you guys to get towed with that lovely view. Too bad you couldn't talk him into towing you the whole trip, right? 🙂
Glad you canb see the humor in it and hope you guys are enjoying your trip!
SHOOOO WHEEEE! Looks like fun…um, so far!
I am so incredibly sorry for your crummy trip. But can I just tell you as I sit here watching my grandfather quickly lose his battle with cancer it gave me the ability to laugh with my whole body, and I needed that. So thank you for sharing the pictures of your did not go the way it was suppose to vacation. It was a blessing to my day.
Oh Linny,
Hoping your trip is going smoother now! LOL! Enjoy the rest of it!
Hugs,
Janet, Kevin, Ted, Philip, and waiting for Eli
i tell you what-jeff foxworthy might be talkin about your family before before too long-this post is hilarious!! hope yall are having a blast!
I needed to laugh this morning – thank you. Your positive attitude about life is amazing and I'm going to be praying that mine because just as positive.