Saturday, February 9, 2013

Saturday Night In Allentown, PA

Almost home. I got here around 4 and did feel that twinge of guilt that I could have kept driving, but I have to say I was ready to rest. Even though I drove about six hours, the last three went fast as I was listening to this call-in radio show where people called in their legal problems and got answers. Lots of interesting calls and the show appealed to the nosy person in me. One lesson: If you ever have anything custom made, make sure the receipt gives a very detailed description of what the finished item is supposed to be. That lesson was based on a man who had a coat made for him when he was in Alaska... he paid $1600 for it, and it was the wrong fur, the wrong color and it didn't fit him. All this was done by word of mouth -- no written receipt -- and he was out of luck.

When I checked in here -- the local news claimed 6 inches of snow, but it didn't seem that way -- more like 2 or 3 inches -- enough to make me do the old lady worry of slipping on ice/snow in the parking lot. They gave me a room and I am taking baby steps, getting out my giant suitcase, having to go to the bathroom, etc. When I opened the door to my room, it was totally dismantled and being renovated. Arrrrggggghhhh.

Back to the office to get a different room. What a pain in the butt. So tomorrow, it's two hours back into the city and I don't want to tempt fate by anticipating no problems, so I'll just say so far, so good.

Here are some photos from today:

I wanted to capture how cold it was this morning. It was just bitter. And then I worry about slipping on the snow/ice.

This is my car, and I love this hotel -- actually motel -- it's an old motel made up of two buildings and it's like a time warp. Very clean, very friendly, very cheap -- $50 a night.

Time warp -- motel circa 1962

This is the motel road leaving the property. In warm weather, it's really beautiful. I just like that this plae is tucked away as it is.

The other building -- such a cold morning.

I was impressed by my own effiiency. Had planned to leave at 9 and that I did -- right on the dot.

4 comments:

mary mc said...

Glad you made it without trouble
Hope the motel is warm and dry.

Fran said...

Thank you for the visit to The Time Warp Motel I'm glad to hear they still exist. I can almost see and smell the room and feel the crisp sheets. Stay toasty -- hope there's a good movie on tonight Here's to good travels home

Fran said...

Thank you for the visit to The Time Warp Motel I'm glad to hear they still exist. I can almost see and smell the room and feel the crisp sheets. Stay toasty -- hope there's a good movie on tonight Here's to good travels home

Melissa said...

So glad you are getting along without delays... Be careful tomorrow and hopefully they will have the roads cleared!