tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post2910668225046944476..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Report from the roadTravels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-45207560074676529292011-07-19T18:25:51.338-05:002011-07-19T18:25:51.338-05:00You never have a dull moment, what a pain, those r...You never have a dull moment, what a pain, those rude "me first" drivers. You certainly did a full day on the road. You'll be glad when this trip is over!Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-52535631782774451562011-07-19T17:30:31.717-05:002011-07-19T17:30:31.717-05:00Maybe I need to get a bumpr sticker. Zipper Merge,...Maybe I need to get a bumpr sticker. Zipper Merge, Merge late and alternate!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582990912598134354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-34602767524188419202011-07-19T17:29:17.828-05:002011-07-19T17:29:17.828-05:00I always thought that leaving a lane empty was a w...I always thought that leaving a lane empty was a waste and slowed traffic even more. Plus, it allowed a few to take advantage of the system. I hadn't heard of MN zipper merge. It's a great idea. Here's a video on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcPby71TNC0<br /><br />Straddling two lanes is unsafe and shouldn't be done by truck or RV. I say don't leave a lane empty and when you see a turn signal let the person merge.<br /><br />Glad you made it to Des Moines safe and sound.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582990912598134354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-15170265095029914462011-07-19T17:05:24.757-05:002011-07-19T17:05:24.757-05:00I think you deserve some pampering at a spa, never...I think you deserve some pampering at a spa, never mind Emma. Not the same treatment as Emma of course!<br />Well done you - that was a long day behind the wheel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-26796126945176390652011-07-19T12:41:29.648-05:002011-07-19T12:41:29.648-05:00Minnesota has roadside signs that explain zipper m...Minnesota has roadside signs that explain zipper merge. They tell you to stay in your lane until the real merge point, which is marked by signs saying "Merge here," then take turns. Traffic flows better because no one is merging too soon then getting irritated at those passing them making their wait longer. :)<br /><br />It used to be when I was driving I would sometimes get in the lane others were using for passing but then pace the vehicle beside me so those who would otherwise pass have to wait their turn. I stopped doing that when road rage became too common. :(<br /><br />Linda SandLinda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-17286878061053189212011-07-19T12:06:02.140-05:002011-07-19T12:06:02.140-05:00Stay cool during the day, and warm at night. You ...Stay cool during the day, and warm at night. You are a smart cookie to bring warm clothes. I hope when you arrive at your destination the mosquitoes aren't too bad.Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-84859622090150681732011-07-19T11:24:51.495-05:002011-07-19T11:24:51.495-05:00It is called zipper merging and "nice" p...It is called zipper merging and "nice" people are too polite to try it. Leave it to the highway dept to try something new, then not explain it--that is where the trouble comes in when everyone is expecting something different. Uff da indeed! Nerves fray in temps over 80 . . . . .Mrs Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727732079548397589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67220219197235983192011-07-19T10:55:37.115-05:002011-07-19T10:55:37.115-05:00Be safe on the road AND in the heat!Be safe on the road AND in the heat!Alan and Marilyn McMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473233016633229141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51838316678704009452011-07-19T10:24:22.680-05:002011-07-19T10:24:22.680-05:00Glad you made it safely to Des Moines. Wow, that w...Glad you made it safely to Des Moines. Wow, that was a lot of miles for one day.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-626540244685615162011-07-19T07:36:07.021-05:002011-07-19T07:36:07.021-05:00I think it is unanimous, we all get peeved at thos...I think it is unanimous, we all get peeved at those drivers who "butt" in. I don't think hotel air conditioners work very well at all - either they won't come on or the freeze you out. However, being in Iowa right now too, I'll take the cold over the heat. You can put on more clothes but there is only so much they'll let you take off (at least publically). :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-71775246236441069912011-07-19T07:17:02.479-05:002011-07-19T07:17:02.479-05:00Yep, know what you mean by those kinds of rude dri...Yep, know what you mean by those kinds of rude drivers. Two thumbs up for the truck drivers & I think it was Retired Rod who just did the same thing a short while ago with his Class A. Smacked everybody into line behind him. Yaaaaay for RV'ers:))Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-63031424388647205872011-07-19T05:17:52.206-05:002011-07-19T05:17:52.206-05:00I normally escape the 150 miles to Iowa to get awa...I normally escape the 150 miles to Iowa to get away from the St Louis heat and do some train shooting,it is usually ten degrees cooler. Not this year, I will wait until fall to see scenic Fort Madison.Have a great trip and be safe out there. Sam & Donna....Sam&Donna Weibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405315775347233295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-69014823688136928332011-07-18T23:48:05.600-05:002011-07-18T23:48:05.600-05:00we call that traffic behaviour..'rat running&#...we call that traffic behaviour..'rat running'!!..dang it!..my pet peeve too!<br />hope you are warm and cozy in your bed tonight and cool and comfortable in your car tomorrow!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31808048676726517372011-07-18T23:37:34.061-05:002011-07-18T23:37:34.061-05:00California has to be the ultimate state for this ...California has to be the ultimate state for this kind of "elbowing" in just to get ahead of a few cars. However, the truckers here have a way to deal with this: As the traffic slows and narrows down to the one lane bottleneck area, trucks straddle the center line so no one can zip past them. Makes ME cheer!<br /><br />EmjayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-92022172615825150182011-07-18T23:10:33.556-05:002011-07-18T23:10:33.556-05:00I would like to see how that "zipper" me...I would like to see how that "zipper" merge works. I have the same pet peeve you do about cars waiting until the last minute than "butting" in line. If I tried that maneuver, no one would let me merge in. <br /><br />Keep warm tonight, keep cool tomorrow. And may the traffic and road work be non-existent.Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-25994127927974665742011-07-18T23:09:17.652-05:002011-07-18T23:09:17.652-05:00With a heat index of 128 I bet you appreciate that...With a heat index of 128 I bet you appreciate that A/C, even if it is freezing. Travel safe and home Emma enjoys her spa treatment!!Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-59399697506720131682011-07-18T22:40:03.264-05:002011-07-18T22:40:03.264-05:00What a long tough travel day. Sounds like you mig...What a long tough travel day. Sounds like you might need a few extra blankets tonight.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-88451659967888118982011-07-18T21:53:46.655-05:002011-07-18T21:53:46.655-05:00That used to be a pet peeve of ours too, but now h...That used to be a pet peeve of ours too, but now here in MN they have you do a "zipper" which means cars stay in both lanes until you get to the point where the merge is - then you take turns merging. It actually works quite well 98% of the time. Hope you have a safe trip and "try" to stay cool in this heat! Lucky Emma!!Denny and Fondanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-80919145580121678262011-07-18T21:19:40.591-05:002011-07-18T21:19:40.591-05:00That was definitely a long day of driving. This he...That was definitely a long day of driving. This heat is really oppressive and doesn't seem to want to go away. Keep yourself hydrated. I probably wouldn't have thought to pack a sweatshirt in this weather. Smart lady.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-69574978711122548382011-07-18T20:38:19.873-05:002011-07-18T20:38:19.873-05:00I agree with you about that pt peeve. I really hat...I agree with you about that pt peeve. I really hate when people do that. It's just stupid.<br /><br />Well, I'm not necessarily glad you're there in that heat, but I'm glad I'm not!!! Mercy, that's just awful! As for the a/c, I guess I'd rather put on layers and extra blankets to get through the night than to have to deal with the opposite!!!Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-338223675070958802011-07-18T20:04:22.955-05:002011-07-18T20:04:22.955-05:00Wowza that's some heat index!! Thank goodness ...Wowza that's some heat index!! Thank goodness for A/C!!Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022234110520917314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-84825063793969533442011-07-18T19:55:16.310-05:002011-07-18T19:55:16.310-05:00Stay warm tonight and cool on the road tomorrow.Stay warm tonight and cool on the road tomorrow.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-29804913307214524472011-07-18T19:38:36.914-05:002011-07-18T19:38:36.914-05:00I often don't even turn the A/C on in a motel ...I often don't even turn the A/C on in a motel room, and I always turn it off when I go to bed.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.com