tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post6949885199368837114..comments2024-03-28T14:09:52.097-04:00Comments on TRAVEL WITH THE BAYFIELD BUNCH:)): WEATHERFORD OKLAHOMA TO FORT SMITH OKLAHOMA: OUR BIGGEST NIGHTMARE TODAY WASN’T OKLAHOMA CITY TRAFFIC….IT WAS THE WIND!!Al Bossencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-91105152795153084202019-03-11T18:27:33.094-04:002019-03-11T18:27:33.094-04:00We have all had those detours but yours was compli...We have all had those detours but yours was complicated with that nasty wind. But you survived, that is the important things. Our friends who left here a week ago took 5 hours to drive the last 21 kms into the USA. They're devastated and exhausted but they are still planing on coming back.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-19958615456407341872019-03-10T19:08:34.377-04:002019-03-10T19:08:34.377-04:00Since my home is here in that eastern most county ...Since my home is here in that eastern most county of I-40 in OK, I feel like I need to apologize for our winds and our toll roads. So glad that you survived both. Please come back again some time in the future. Maybe we'll blow less, but we'll still get your money.Joyce Cotnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570957467486868942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-43050496471771049482019-03-10T15:12:49.198-04:002019-03-10T15:12:49.198-04:00Missed a few days and was so surprised to see you ...Missed a few days and was so surprised to see you were headed east already! I hate those brutal side winds. Good that the toll was so cheap on your mis-direction, and that you were able to get turned around "early". We haven't been to Oklahoma yet but there are several great places we're looking forward to visiting once we do. Safe travels.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-12623582220485067722019-03-10T12:38:08.602-04:002019-03-10T12:38:08.602-04:00What an adventure you folks had today. Glad it all...What an adventure you folks had today. Glad it all worked out for you folks. Not fun being on a road you don't want to travel. The winds sound terrible. I like to try to avoid windy days (not always possible of course) because no road is ever straight and at some point that tail wind will become a side wind. Maybe a couple of days lay over at the casino will be helpful. Not leave you too stressed or tired for the days ahead. Safe travels. On a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-89163431378156301582019-03-10T11:58:40.137-04:002019-03-10T11:58:40.137-04:00Same thing happened to me. No toll booth to get o...Same thing happened to me. No toll booth to get on and guess what, no toll both when I got off. About a week later got bill and fine in the mail from the toll road authority. They had a picture of my vehicle and the license plate.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-23590224145689484602019-03-10T11:20:19.154-04:002019-03-10T11:20:19.154-04:00...I remember once suddenly finding ourselves on a......I remember once suddenly finding ourselves on a toll road in Chicago. No toll booth, it was all electronic. I could not find out how much it was, so I just mailed them $10. In my paranoia I imagined them banging on my door in the middle of the night to collect the toll.GoneRvinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859078941489011462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-79841131287832456542019-03-10T11:10:42.009-04:002019-03-10T11:10:42.009-04:00What a day of stressful travel. We have never take...What a day of stressful travel. We have never taken a wrong turn.. No really, never. ;-DGoneRvinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859078941489011462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-21284387511436434902019-03-10T09:17:28.967-04:002019-03-10T09:17:28.967-04:00Oh dear, not much you can do but trudge on and hop...Oh dear, not much you can do but trudge on and hope for a turnabout.<br />We stayed at that Casino on the way down this year, it was a great find with hookups.<br />Good luck on the rest of your travels, nice to hear the warm weather is staying with you.Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-20472006155999706922019-03-10T07:23:18.756-04:002019-03-10T07:23:18.756-04:00OOOppps really hate when that happens, taking and...OOOppps really hate when that happens, taking and unplanned detour, and then having to pay for you mistake as well. Hopefully the winds will let up for you.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-44609708454508381222019-03-10T05:37:18.531-04:002019-03-10T05:37:18.531-04:00Ugggh...nothing worse than being stuck on a road y...Ugggh...nothing worse than being stuck on a road you don’t want to be on and having to pay a toll, no less! Here’s hoping for smoother sailing tomorrow, Al.exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-85730147106984831272019-03-09T23:18:57.453-05:002019-03-09T23:18:57.453-05:00Wind is my worst nightmare when pulling my little ...Wind is my worst nightmare when pulling my little Bobcat trailer. Like most of you fellow travelers, I go to great lengths to avoid that..and traffic, especially big trucks/semis. You described your misadventure so well I could easily relate. Take it easy the next couple of days. You need a rest!Emjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082133928312864426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-19114085511941250462019-03-09T22:59:40.637-05:002019-03-09T22:59:40.637-05:00Turner Turnpike The best and safe road without the...Turner Turnpike The best and safe road without the heavy traffic. 10 Years using this wayRunninglinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868177396087398391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-51394377780554974132019-03-09T22:39:11.994-05:002019-03-09T22:39:11.994-05:00Oh, oh, oh! What a sad state to hear that the In...Oh, oh, oh! What a sad state to hear that the Indian Turnpike gave you grief today! We know that road so well. Always went that way from TX to MN to avoid traffic, When we were heading up, and coming back, though, wind was never an issue. We just had to be sure we had plenty of gas to cover the generator running in our Class C. Lots of miles with few off ramps. Was some relieved to hear that you did make it to your destination. Those winds hitting your sides are seriously scary. Hope you<br />don't encounter more bad weather on Sunday!!!! RunNRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610154229648677906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-84514429597374023072019-03-09T22:37:29.176-05:002019-03-09T22:37:29.176-05:00We've once made an error just like you did and...We've once made an error just like you did and instead of taking a road, by mistake ended up on a highway for miles and miles before being able to return. I know how you felt and probably voiced it too!! After all that now just relax, tomorrow will be better.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-81983719410606422872019-03-09T22:12:52.644-05:002019-03-09T22:12:52.644-05:00Yes, I remember lil Abner too!
Wow, this post is a...Yes, I remember lil Abner too!<br />Wow, this post is a real episode....... I was very engrossed.<br />Just happy you guys made it safely through it all.<br />You related it so well.<br />Are you in a hurry to get home? Thought you would take it slower<br />and enjoy the journey.Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04353766866029919774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-53345030579311935242019-03-09T22:05:36.676-05:002019-03-09T22:05:36.676-05:00Ai
Are you trying to make us all feel old. Of cour...Ai<br />Are you trying to make us all feel old. Of course I remember the L'il Abner movie. <br />I didn't know of a Fort Smith Oklahoma but I do know of Fort Smith Arkansas. Driven thru there many times.Have a safe trip. PatrickA51https://www.blogger.com/profile/13732598249410693623noreply@blogger.com