Road Trip and other Random Thoughts

So this past weekend I went to St. Louis to see my sister and her family. So driving by yourself across the state of Missouri is not the most exciting of road trips to take. So while I was driving I took notice of some randomness around me. I did take notes. Don't worry I was safe while I was writing and driving. So here is what I have share with you:

• There are plenty of places to stop and get BBQ along the way but here are just a few for you to choose from: Red Shanty BBQ, Biffles BBQ, Apple BBQ and Double J (not JJ) BBQ.
• There were a lot of tumbleweeds blowing across the highway as if I was driving across the wild west.
• At one truck stop there was a Wendy's and DQ in the same location. I found this interesting as they are both places to get decent ice cream. I guess one is more known for the ice cream and the other is more known for the burger.
• If you want to detour off of I-70 you can go down to Jefferson City and tour the State Pen. Seriously there was a billboard advertising this.
• This one is just for Tiffany, Bucksnorts. Not sure what it is but there were billboards for this place all over.
• I stopped in Columbia and at the QT there was a family stopped and the had a car seat in the back with and adult. Oh, and you can't forget the car seat that was in the front passenger seat facing backwards not even in a base. It was strapped in only with the shoulder belt. So sad.
• There was a Budget Inn on the side of the road that was such a budget price they could only afford to have the UGET INN lit up in lights at night.
• Stopping at a Rest Stop in the dark at 8:20 pm is not one of the most pleasant things to do. Next time I will keep driving to place with more people and that I don't have to run across a wooded area to get to the bathroom.
• My fave may have been the billboard for a Flying J truckstop that said "Best Burger on the Highway" Not sure that is much of an advertisement. Just sayin'.

So on another note - I was driving home tonight and saw 2 houses with Christmas Lights up and then one house with their curtains open and they have their Christmas tree and decorations up and lit. Is it not a little early.

That is what I got for you today. Enjoy.