John and I hopped in the Escape Hybrid and headed south to see my father and sister's family in North Carolina. We ended up in London, Kentucky - about 650 miles from home - and most of the way to see Dad and Jill.
Several people asked me if we were flying down to see folks. I replied that the last thing I want to see on a vacation is another airport. I've had a lovely, relaxed time so far. I brought my iPod to listen in the car but I've not needed it yet: we talked for about twelve hours non-stop. That's the real reason I love car trips with John: we can get into long discussions that we never seem do at home.
Tomorrow we should make it in to Dad's place just after lunch. I got smart this time: I did a quick search on Google for 'gay Asheville' and found tons of cool places to visit. I'm hoping we can hang with Dad, Jill, Carl (my brother-in-law), and my niece Emma (who's twelve today - Yay, Emma!) - and take some time during the days to do a little hiking and a little running around Asheville.
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