This morning we’re headed to the waterpark to meet up with my grandkids. I’ve already completed my run and swim on this sweltering Monday morning. I was completely drenched after my 3.1 mile run in these humid conditions, so a few hours in the pool sounds refreshing. I can just imagine, however, the crowd with school out for the summer. This is why I prefer the quiet, solitary surroundings of our backyard pool. It’s just perfect for our needs, plus we have access to two community pools, but my grandkids like the lazy river and slides that give them plenty to do rather than just splash around. 

We made more plans for our summer drive, including tickets to the Grand Ole Opry. Two days in Nashville, Tennessee will now be filled with music, museums, and a Nash-Trash tour of the sights. We start in Panama City and then travel to the University of Alabama before making our way to Nashville. Indianapolis and Decatur will follow before we head north to Ludington, Petoskey and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel. On the way back, we’ll stop in Cleveland, Canton, Asheville, and Hilton Head before returning home. 

We’re going to borrow my son’s Chevy Traverse instead of renting and pay his mortgage for its use. (“See the USA in your Chevrolet.”) This way we both benefit, while he’ll use our cars while we’re gone. We’ll have plenty of room to take some consignment items up north like furs, coats, and clothing that are more likely to sell in the cooler weather. We’re also transferring a few goods to my wife’s sister and providing ourselves a more comfortable means of travel. Gas, of course, will be our biggest expense since most of our lodging will be at Marriott properties and we have a resort credit at Hilton Head. I think we’re ready for a Road Trip!

SEE THE USA IN YOUR CHEVROLET:

Theme song from NBC’s “The Dinah Shore Chevy Show” (1957 – 1962) Dinah Shore – 1957

See the USA in your Chevrolet                                                      America is asking you to call                                                Drive your Chevrolet through the USA                                  America’s the greatest land of all                 

On a highway, or a road along the levee                                  Performance is sweeter                                                                    Nothing can beat her                                                                          Life is completer in a Chevy

So make a date today to see the USA                                        And see it in your Chevrolet

(Travelin’ east, Travelin’ west)                                                        (Wherever you go Chevy service is best)                              (Southward or north, near place or far)                                  (There’s a Chevrolet dealer for your Chevrolet car)

So make a date today to see the USA                                        And see it in your Chevrolet (Or my son, Adam’s)