Tuesday Travel Day

I am in The Tap House at Madera in California, drinking beer and doing their Trivia night. It is a travel day, and I have driven out of the LA area, crossed the 4,144-foot-high road, and then faced temperatures over 100°F (38°C). The day started with Deborah rising early to spend some time together and to pack slowly and easily. Deborah finished her cereal, and I had some of mine (I will be taking back 1/3 of a box with me). I had packed most of my items the night before and moved them to the EV.

By 9ish, we were ready to check out, and I met Deborah with her bags out front. We had no trouble reaching the John Wayne Airport and soon were dodging some cars dropping people off. I pulled in front of a car that could have pulled up, but we managed. There was a Rolls behind me.

Deborah collected her bags and was off. She had a quiet few hours (no coffee) in the terminals, learning that there is really only one terminal and that it was about a mile long to walk all of them back-to-back. Deborah would reach Detroit without issue.

I drove out of LA, changing highway numbers every five or so minutes. The traffic snarled only a few times, and it was a busy but fun drive out. I stopped at the base of the large hills to charge and use the facilities at the Walmart near the Six Flags Magic Mountain park (I have to go someday). I did not want to cross the pass without a bathroom break, a rest, and a charge.

No issues, though some folks braked rather suddenly in the fast lane a few times. I was surprised to see temperatures shoot up to 95°F and then 100°F. Traffic was heavy, and there was not a moment I was not driving. The heavy trucks generally stayed in the right lanes and maintained their slower speeds. The speed limits increased to 70, and I was often at 80. I was surprised to get a tire alert, but not that surprised.

I talked to Dondrea, and we agreed I should head to a Les Schwab store on the way. I added a stop on my Nav and soon connected with some polite and excellent people who said the tires were overcharged and have now been corrected. They agree that the climb and temperature change set off the alarm. Nothing. I soon reached the hotel.

They had a room, and it was now officially 100°F. I was uninterested in the pool (just add Old Bay). I took a nap and chatted with Deborah as she reached Detroit. I looked at the caves in the area to see if I want to go to those. It will add two hours of driving, but the B&B does not open until 3ish, so it would work.

I headed to the tap house, and it was Trivia Night. Team Wild was in last place of four. Danny was the MC. I know nothing about some items, and I could not remember some names. Hmmm, I was better at this once. I will have to try this again.

I had two beers and a couple of tacos to go with the reheated chicken from the Italian place. It was a fun night, and I learned that Danny plays Dungeons & Dragons and writes, too. I gave him my card. Ashley, my bartender, is a writer, and I gave her my card.

Thanks for reading!