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Friday, August 1, 2025 – Long Drive to Meg’s

Hey Sweetie,
Got up bright and early, packed up and was out of camp by 8:30, only a few folks up and around by the time I left. Took a slightly longer but mostly highway route by going through Lowville to I-81, but there was a lot of construction along the way, so many slowdowns. I changed my route a few times because Google maps was trying to send me down tiny roads, and once up to a railroad bridge where the clearance was more than a foot shorter than I could get through, so that lengthened it, too. It mostly flew by, though, because I've finally gotten the knack for downloading Kindle audio books, so I listened to a story most of the day. Couldn't believe I had to pay $4.50 a gallon for diesel at Flying J in PA, and that was with a five cent discount! It was more than a dollar cheaper once I got to NJ, but I couldn't wait that long. I guess since that's been my only expense these days, I can't complain too much. Arrived at Meg's just after 3:30, not too far off my original estimate of 3:00-3:15. No one was around, though, so I waited a bit for the horses to get their sea legs back, and finally put them out in a pasture temporarily. Meg arrived from a ride, and we made some plans for tomorrow, but I'm too bushed to do much today! I did managed to dump my black water and hook up to electric, though I think she wants me to move a bit more out of the way, but we'll see tomorrow. Lola is enjoying not having to be tied up, and the horses are munching on a pasture full of nice green grass. I'll just have to watch to make sure too much of it doesn't make them sick, but considering they've been eating grass cut just a week or so ago, I'm not too worried. Had a quick cereal dinner, watched another couple of Havens, won't be long out of bed tonight! Feeling pretty tired after my early start and not being able to get to sleep last night. Looking forward to a quiet night here tonight (except for maybe the roosters in the morning)! Good night, babe! Love you!