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- Sep 2, 2017, 6:05am
- 🌙 52 °F
- Altitude: 161 ft
- United States New York Queens Hollis Hills Telephone Playground 40.74001, -73.7513540°44’24” N 73°45’5” W
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I'm All Packed!
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
We woke up very early in the morning to pack up for our trip upstate to Syracuse. We're driving up to see the New York State Fair so it should be a fun trip. I love when we have these weekend getaways but, because of the dogs, they don't happen as often as we'd like. I've got my Chewbacca backpack packed up and ready to go. I really like taking Chewie on trip with me. He seems to be a real attention grabber because I always see people looking at him.Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 6:26am
- 🌙 52 °F
- Altitude: 161 ft
- United States New York Queens Hollis Hills Telephone Playground 40.73995, -73.751340°44’24” N 73°45’5” W
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Ready to Leave
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
We're just locking up and getting ready to get going. Even though we didn't pack our bags until this morning we still managed to make it out of the house very early.
Kathy likes to bring her pillow with her because she doesn't like to sleep with the hotel's pillows . She thinks that the pillows are dirty. I don't have a problem with them though. She only brings her pillow if we're driving though. If we're flying to our destination, her pillow stays home. That's understandable though. While flying, your a lot more limited in how much baggage you can bring with you. She does have a small travel pillow that she sleeps on the plane with. She uses that at the hotel too. It's quite small but she'd rather have that then use what the hotel offers.Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 6:40am
- ☀️ 52 °F
- Altitude: 184 ft
- United States New York Queens Hollis Hills 40.73987, -73.7501740°44’24” N 73°45’1” W
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And We're Off!
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
We're going to drive to Syracuse in Kathy's car. I was a bit surprised by that because we usually rent a car for long rides to avoid putting so many miles on our cars. I guess she figures that Syracuse is not all that far of a drive and it will save us the cost of having to rent a vehicle. I don't mind it either way. I'm just happy that we're on our way. I love road trips!Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 7:02am
- ⛅ 52 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- United States New York Queens Beechhurst Cryders Point 40.79469, -73.7933240°47’41” N 73°47’36” W
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Crossing the Throgs Neck
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
In no time at all we were crossing the Throgs Neck Bridge. There's no traffic so far. I hope that trend continues.
The Throgs Neck Bridge connects the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx to the Bay Terrace area in Queens. The name “Throg’s Neck” or “Throggs Neck” is derived from John Throckmorton, who established his colony in the area in 1643. In referencing the land, both spellings of the name, with either one of two “G’s,” are accepted. However, the older and more established residents (pre-1960’s) generally tend to go for two “G’s.”
On the other hand, the Throgs Neck Bridge is definitely spelled with one “G” thanks to master builder, Robert Moses, who wanted to save money with sign costs. According to Bronx Historian, Lloyd Ultan, the name change meant less paint had to be used on all the signs.Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 7:40am
- ☀️ 52 °F
- Altitude: 33 ft
- United States New York New York County Washington Heights Fort Washington Point 40.85073, -73.947140°51’3” N 73°56’50” W
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Under the GWB
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
There was a bit of traffic to get on to the George Washington Bridge but once we were past the toll lanes, we were able to get across quickly. I would have preferred to take the more scenic route on the upper level but that's where all the trucks are required to go so there's usually a lot more traffic there. So, while the lower level may not be as picturesque, it's almost always faster.Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 9:14am
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 325 ft
- United States New Jersey Warren County Dunnfield Dunnfield Creek 40.97063, -75.1291440°58’14” N 75°7’45” W
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More Tolls
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
We passed through New Jersey quickly since there was no traffic but it felt long since there's nothing of interest to see as we drive through, just straight flat highways stretching as far as the eye can see. Nothing in New Jersey caught my eye as we drove through.
This is one of their many toll crossings. It's right on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania by the Delaware Water Gap. I guess New Jersey wanted one more chance to grab some money from people driving through.Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 9:20am
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 371 ft
- United States Pennsylvania Monroe County Delaware Water Gap Caledonia Creek 40.9815, -75.1372140°58’53” N 75°8’14” W
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Welcome to Pennsylvania!
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
We're in Pennsylvania! This is the third state that we've been in today. The drive through Pennsylvania is long but at least the scenery is more interesting than New Jersey. In Pennsylvania we've got mountains, a lot of fog, and plenty of trees. I like to visit Pennsylvania. There's so much to see and do here. We really need to make a trip back here sometime.Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 9:47am
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Altitude: 1,893 ft
- United States Pennsylvania Mount Pocono Fairview Lake 41.12335, -75.3734441°7’24” N 75°22’24” W
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Breakfast Stop
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
We stopped for breakfast at Perkins in Mount Pocono. Strangely enough, right across the street from Perkins was the McDonald's where I had breakfast when I drove up to Niagara Falls. I guess Mount Pocono is a popular destination for breakfast. I'm glad that we've stopped though. I'm starving! It's really good to stretch my legs for a bit too.Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 10:15am
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 1,893 ft
- United States Pennsylvania Mount Pocono Fairview Lake 41.1234, -75.373441°7’24” N 75°22’24” W
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Breakfast is Served
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
We've been to Perkins several times already but never for breakfast. We had nothing to worry about though, their food was great! One nice option that Kathy liked was being able to get tater tots as her potato choice rather than hash browns, home fries or french fries. They were nice and crispy too, exactly how she likes them. We'd definitely come back to Perkins for breakfast again!Read more
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- Sep 2, 2017, 10:24am
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 1,893 ft
- United States Pennsylvania Mount Pocono Fairview Lake 41.1234, -75.373441°7’24” N 75°22’24” W
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Breakfast With My Honey
September 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
My breakfast was also very tasty. I got scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, and the biscuits with sausage gravy. I love having the biscuits and gravy but it's, sadly, a vacation meal for me because it's almost unheard of in New York City. I wish that at least a few restaurants back home served that but I haven't found any yet. Hopefully, one day, this great dish will catch on.Read more
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