Motel - Breakfast was the usual fair, but hot food could have been warmer, fruit could have been fresher. BB wouldn't eat either the apples or the oranges ... it takes quite a while for fruit to show it's been sitting out, and this did.

Up and rolling by 7:30 eastern time. Still dark, but we needed to get delivered today.

First stop was at a Exxon in Gordonsville. No major truck stops in the area. This place had twice as much trash outside the cans as in. People had just left their trash bags next to where their trucks had been parked. A couple of big sink holes in the parking lot that were fenced off rather than repaired ... we walked next door to McDonalds instead of going IN the truckstop.

Next stop was at a Loves in Providance Forge. New, clean.

... about the drive. We started the day with a half a tank of fuel. When we filled in WV I expected we would have to add another 10+ gallons so I didn't top the tank off.

Still some rain, thick fog in places. Went past one scenic view area. Not too scenic today when you can barely see past the end of your hood.

A few slow downs today. One crash that was on the overhead signs we had to wait about 5 minutes for, then it was cleared, all lanes open.

Later traffic came to a stop and someone ahead of us had a fender bender ... about five cars ahead of us. Never did see the cause of the original cause. Another place it looked like two different vehicles had taken out the median within a few feet, likely the same incident.

No major slow down going through any of the towns.

Yep, got to drop down under :( It's about a 2 mile tunnel, signs warning to have enough gas to get to the other end. We never did add more fuel today and my low fuel light came on as I was coming up out of the tunnel, still had about 20 miles to go ... a long 20 miles when the low fuel light is on.

Where we got off of I-64 was poorly marked, BB had gotten a ways behind me so she didn't see me make my correction and she ended up on 284a instead of 284b. I could have gotten back on the freeway behind her the way the ramps merged but by then I would have been behind her. So she had to find the last two miles on her own, a different route than we had planned.

Stopped at Race Way for our final fuel. BB did get there a few minutes after I did. In order to get out of Race Way you either have to wait for an opening in the three lanes of traffic going both directions or take a right and then a U-turn with a 30 ft RV at the next light. I waited last time I was to this customer, this time I did the U-turn. JUST made it without hitting the curb or having to back up.

Someone was in the parking lot when I pulled in and they told me where to park. I walked back to the entrance so BB wouldn't miss the driveway and then within a few minutes two people were out to do the inspection.

It took about a half hour to inspect both units. No drive damage.

Hertz didn't have any help today so no ride. We had to call a taxi, the 1st two numbers were disconnected. The 3rd one said he would be there in about 20 minutes and he was. Him, his wife and his daughter. Nice people but an interesting ride. Yes, he used to be a taxi driver in NYC. That came to $35 that was not in the budget. Enterprise was within walking distance of the drop. We'll have to do the math next time.

Plan was 1st check the east coast area for runs, -0-. Then check IA for good runs, -0-. Then enjoy the 70+ degree weather. Instead we decided to head home now. Granddaughter is having her 18th birthday on Saturday but once we were actually leaving we realized we would have to push it long, long days to make it. Not worth it, and we'd likely hit the storm.

As soon as we got our rental we stopped at Wendy's for food, 8+ hours since breakfast.

Back under ... down the tunnel. Almost the same route back. Tried to stop at a rest area listed in our book but it doesn't look like there was ever one there. Finally got off the freeway and found a gas station. NO rush hour in Richmond today.

Did hit heavy fog heading back. Then we dropped out of it, skies were clear and the sun had just set. Think while it lasted, maybe 60 feet in places.

Oh, yeah, lots of drivers doing stupid things. Same things different drivers.

Ended up getting back to Staunton, about one hour short of where we were last night. Sleep Inn.

Then went a few blocks away to Mrs Rowes. We got there at 6:15, sign on the door said they closed at 7 pm. There was still a few dozen people in the place when we left at about 7:30 and followed a group of 20+ people out.

I had meat loaf, BB had a BLT. Good food.

Board is up around 40 still, all short stuff. They are still putting great runs out of CA on the board. 2,800 miles. But we flights are too much to fly and no work to get us that way.

Plan on being home and gone again by Sunday. Not sure if we'll spend a night at home or not.