Posted from the Iroquois Travel Plaza on I90 West just east of Utica with the sounds of diesel trucks on both sides.
Finally on the road. We got a late start out of IP this morning due to fatigue, a heavy load, re-distributing and gifting, and au revoirs. We were in our friends' yard for the evening which was a picturesque place for farewells. Due to fatigue and lack of preparation, I didn't charge up the laptop using the converter box while we were driving today so this posting will be short and have no pictures as the battery will run out shortly. The Irish lad is in an especially fine mood this evening, although we discovered we will not be able to use the microwave for meal preparation when not plugged in.
We experienced the beauties of a second autumn with many oranges and yellows as we journeyed throughout southern New England and headed West. With every mile the Irish became more comfortable towing the heavy load. We are prepared for just about anything weather-wise. I would be happier lightening the load a bit more so we don't have to step over (more like jump) the 17" tire on the floor of the trailer, but as we travel we will use the water in storage, the propane, and other comestibles, and soon we will be dry camping.
The dog is in heaven but the cat needs to take lessons from her as he was absolutely panic-stricken being stuck in the trailer and nothing being stowed for sea when the Irish took off without thinking yesterday for a trial run. He was awake all night and yowled every 20 minutes. It was absolutely pointless to try and sleep but we tried anyway. This morning we got rid of a lot more stuff in between more farewells from drop-ins, put the dog and cat in the carrier in the back seat and pulled out.
Travelling down over the Heights of the Land was definitely scary. I was perfectly quiet for once as the Irish lad became used to towing a heavy load. The truck itself is carrying a generator and air compressor among other things. I am willing to throw almost anything out (already got rid of the pianos, pre-Conestoga style) but the Irish thinks we are fine. As he is careful and conscientious, I am sure he is right. He is my hero as I could never never tow something this wide or long!
We are following The Erie Canal for a bit tomorrow and all I can think of is the song. The Erie Canal was the gateway to the west, created by NY Governor DeWitt Clinton. (Will check my facts tomorrow but I think this is correct.) He made a lot of money barging many comestibles from rich farmland country into NYC via the Hudson.
Happy Trails!
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