Made it to Columbus

I spent Monday gathering and packing and loading things into the car.  Up late, making sure things were in order for an early start..

The alarm went off at 7:00 AM but I snoozed until about 7:20 AM.  Took my time so I did not forget anything... and I think there is a small case of cables and the like that are at home.  I have what I need in the computer bag, so I will survive.  Took time to get online and pay some bills so I will not have to be bothered by anything like that until I get home.  Transferred some money into checking to cover gas on the journey,  It was about 9:30 AM before I backed out of the driveway.

The day was cloudy and at times looked like it could rain.  The last remnants of Nate, I assume.  Not much traffic, until I got to Columbus, OH.  I hit there right around rush hour.  A couple of crazy drivers but nothing like our rush hours in Chester County.

I made it to the Red Roof Inn just west of Columbus by 5:30.  One stop for gas and to walk the dogs.  They are really good in the car... usually.  Winston slept all the way. 

Miles started out resting but discovered a tiny fly in the car, so he got all riled up trying to catch it.  I had to yell at him a couple of times.  After our stop for gas at a pt stop, he, too, slept.  It is a good thing he did not spot the stink bug walking around the dashboard or I would have had him in the windshield trying to get at that critter.  I kept an eye on Mr. Stink, but he disappeared up near the roof.  I may see him again tomorrow.

Got settled in my room.  Got all of the stuff in from the car.  The dogs have their luggage and I had mine and food for the evening.  I brought along a little cooker that did a really good job heating up soup.  I also brought along hot dogs and buns with wax paper to throw in the microwave.  I almost over did the dog, but the soup was delicious.  It is just easier to fix in the room rather than either leave the dogd or take them through a drive thru.

Miles is spending his first night in a motel with me.  I am in a Red Roof Inn.  I have always found them very comfortable and clean... plus they do not charge for pets in the room.  Miles is stretched out on the floor, staring at the door.

I had brought along my Roku Box that I took to the Outer Banks.  I was bound and determined to be able to use it in the hotel/motel room.  Most of the time the cable in the room is really, really basic.  So I had been researching how I could stream Netflix and Sling TV in the room.  I had purchased the Conectify software that allows you to turn your laptop into a WiFi Hotspot.  I had got it running at home.  I verified that it ran well in the OBX (even though the house internet sucked).  SO I got things fired up here.

I am happy to say that I am watching the Hallmark Mysteries and Movies channel on my Roku box in my motel room.

Here is the Roku Home screen:

And here, even though it is blurry, is a picture of one of the movies playing.  Works Just fine.

Tomorrow I am heading to Lake Villa, IL and my cousin, Linda's, little lake house for several days.  We have not visited since Fancy Gap last year.  I am not sure of everything we are doing, but I gather she and I will be painting on Friday night.  I will take lots of pictures.

Time for a little down time.