Kansas City, KS (7:30 AM) to Marshalltown, IA (11:45 AM). 252 miles.
Notables: Total Miles Traveled: 5031.
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A short day on the road. Honestly, I should have planned more of those, but oh well. Live and Learn.
It was a frantic start as prehistoric-sized cockroaches scuttled out of the way when I turned on the bathroom light. Okay, I thought, no shower today.
I saw another one—doberman-sized—in the “living room.” And when I shook out my robe, his bigger brother fell out.
Now, I’m not an insect weenie, generally. I either squish bugs or catch and release to the outside. But, this was sort of the Last Straw on my Exhausted Camel’s back. I packed up in record time (checking to make sure I had no hitchhikers) and got the hell out of Dodge. Or Kansas City, as it were.
Once I was on the road, I texted my host, said it was too bad we didn’t actually meet (he’d brought someone home with him last night. You know bachelors. I didn’t think it was cool to stick my head up from the basement to say hi), and why I bugged out so fast.
In all fairness, he apologized sweetly and gave me a partial refund (Okay, I did sleep in the bed, but really?).
In no time, I found myself back in familiar territory. I stopped at my gas station, took a small token of thanks to The Cat Whisperer, put my valiant Corvus through the car wash, and went home to my boys.
And, of course, there’s a notice on my door that Radar, the bedbug sniffing hound, will be here tomorrow. Sigh. There’s no rest for the bug-conscious.
Back to Real Life tonight—Chinese take-out, a movie, and purring cats.
It’s good to be home.
SandySue Altered
A Mind Divided 
Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:03:15
Greetings! Greetings! Welcome home, you wayward child!
Apr 10, 2016 @ 20:13:56
Thanks, sweetie. Hope all is well with you.
Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:18:32
Woooo hooooo! 😄 Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us!! And hey, you are totally justified leaving the warrior bugs’ domain to themselves. Bug weenie, teeheehee…😁
Welcome home!! 😘
Apr 10, 2016 @ 20:13:26
Thanks, Catherine. And thanks for traveling with me.
Apr 10, 2016 @ 17:19:40
Holy Moly I would’ve died of a heart attack seeing those fellas. Glad you made it home safely!
Apr 10, 2016 @ 20:12:38
Oh, thanks for that. I was feeling wimpy, but just didn’t care!
Apr 10, 2016 @ 18:49:20
Welcome back… I feel like I have been ‘on the road’ for weeks… and loving the scenery.. thanks, sweetie… congratulations
Apr 10, 2016 @ 20:11:48
Glad I did it. Glad to be home.
Apr 10, 2016 @ 20:35:26
Hi Sandy,
Glad your home safe and sound.
Life is full of surprises on the road of adventure.
Hoping I can travel one day, but for now vicariously with you:))
Apr 11, 2016 @ 01:59:12
Yes and Yes. Thanks for traveling with me.
Apr 11, 2016 @ 00:23:17
I’m envious of your journey. I’m glad you had the opportunity
Apr 11, 2016 @ 01:58:42
Me, too, Bradley. Several things checked off my Bucket List.
Apr 11, 2016 @ 04:13:49
Welcome home, Sandy! So happy to hear that you’re in safe and sound. What a journey you’ve had, and I enjoyed sharing the miles with you. 😊 As for those bugs, YIKES! I don’t blame you–I would have fled like the wind, too… Ick!
Apr 12, 2016 @ 18:20:21
Thanks for tagging along with me the whole way, Lori. I so appreciate it.
Apr 11, 2016 @ 07:15:30
Yay!
Apr 12, 2016 @ 14:21:02
Dang… those are some monster bugs! Glad you got a refund and hit the road. It’s a good feeling to be home and back into the groove of being cat mama. I bet the boys were glad to see you… or did you get the cold shoulder? Ha ha!
Apr 12, 2016 @ 18:19:30
Being cats, they can do both at the same time. One reason why I love them so much.
Apr 14, 2016 @ 09:44:55
Welcome home! Maybe have the bug-sniffing dog sniff out your suitcase and car?
Apr 14, 2016 @ 12:33:57
Great plan!