STILL DRIVING


I AM IN WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA.
I just woke up around six and debating if I should go back to sleep for awhile. It is early.  I guess it would be nice to get on the road early. It would also be great to crawl back into bed.
Yesterday I had a great driving and shopping day. The weather was sunny and cool.  I only woke up around nine. I rushed so I could get to a McDonalds before they stopped serving breakfast. I just love their hash browns.
I drove steadily as I wanted to reach the SAS outlet. I wasn’t sure where it was. Luckily I got to the store around five thirty. It closes at six. I tried on some shoes. The saleslady wanted to sell me size seven wide but they just weren’t comfortable. I ended up with a size 8 1/2. I bought a black and white pair. I am now set for a few years. Then  I drove to J& J. It’s a super duper large discount store. I bought some lipstick for a dollar or two, some dolls for ten and twelve fifty. I will give one to my granddaughter. I bought some hand lotion for a dollar to three, I bought some books for under five etc. etc. I also bought some sugar free candy. I was a very happy camper!!!!!!
Then I drove to Wilson. I wanted to have supper before I checked into the motel. I saw a sign for PIZZA so stopped by, It was their second day in business. I had supper while talking to the owner and reading my KINDLE. I am reading THE WHEEL OF TIME by Robert Jordan. Very good so far. It’s a very big book and about fifteen books in the series. I don’t know how far I’ll get because I usually get bored with a series and want to read something different.
Then I checked into this motel. TROUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn’t get online!!!! I thought there was wireless. I finally realized there wasn’t!!!!!! I tried connecting with an ethernet wire. No luck! I called down to the desk. The woman was alone so I went down to get another wire. NO LUCK! I called the company for help. NO LUCK!!!! I was so frustrated and getting angrier by the minute. I don’t know why motels have only one person at the desk and noone to help during the night. I would like to talk to the manager so may go back to bed so I will be here when he comes in around nine. I think they should have more staff at night. After all when do people come to motels??????????? If you’re driving then usually about five or six. I think they should have someone who knows technology and someone who can fix the toilet etc. Finally I changed rooms. So I had to pack everything up and move downstairs. I want this room for free. It took awhile to get online here too. I finally just went to sleep.
I also don’t understand why they take 149 off my account when the room is only about 90. OY!
So I think I’ll crawl back into bed. If I fall asleep so be it. Back sooner or later.
I crawled back into bed. It was delicious but I didn’t fall asleep so I’m up and raring to go at seven. I’m not taking a shower this morning. I usually do but the bathtub side is so high. I think I can go without a shower once in awhile. Besides I am travelling all alone.
I use to take all the free shampoo etc. but not anymore.
I’m getting dressed and leaving. I will write or call HAMPTON from the road or at home. Maybe I’ll try their 800 number.
I think I may be getting a cole. Will take extra Vitamin C today.
More tonight.


 

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No wireless would be aggravating for an internet addict (like you and me). Have fun!

March 17, 2010

Hampton Inns are nice and their breakfasts are good.

March 17, 2010

What a long trip! I would hate to be alone all that time. I admire you for doing it every year.

March 17, 2010

How frustrating that must have been!

North carolina is beautiful. I’ve been to Asheville there, years ago ad to South Carolina also, where is your final destination?