On The Road Again, Winter 2011-2012

We have begun our journey south for the winter.  After spending a wonderful weekend with Erik, Becky and the kids (and celebrating early birthdays for the boys), we packed up and headed south this morning.  We got a late start as planned.  We left a little after 10 and drove until we were ready to stop.  We  had a leisurely lunch at a Flying J truck stop (Denny's) in Utica, Illinois.  We fueled up and were back on the road by 1:40.  After travelling I39, we took I74 and then hit I57.  Our journey was rather slow due to traffic (trucks!) and some road construction.  We averaged about 62 mph more or less.  We ended up for the evening at a very busy Flying J in Effingham, Illinois--only about 340 miles from DeForest.  Tomorrow, we expect to be on the road much earlier and put more miles behind us.  Destination: stay tuned.