I'm going on the road trip tomorrow...

It's going to be a LONG drive. It has to be non-stop, because I have no $$ for a motel. -Thursday after classes I leave to go to my Mom's place. 5 hours- 271 mi. -Get to my Mom's rest a bit, then leave to my cousin's. 8.5 hours- 454 mi. -Pick up my cousin, head to my Mom's. 8.5 hours- 454 mi. -Get to my Mom's, rest a bit, head home. 5 hours- 271 mi. All of this is to happen Thurs.-Sunday, on the way back, once I pick up my cousin and her little girl, she'll for sure help drive. I am trying to convince the old man to come with me, so I won't be burdened with the entire 13.5 hour drive, and 725 mi. there by myself. On the way there, I'm taking my daughter. If anyone has suggestions, tips, etc. I would greatly appreciate it.

When I drive to Ohio... - Books on tape (see post below on what I usually take with me) - Cooler with water, caffine, turkey balogne (spelling), bread, mustard, ketchup, packed with ice. - Plastic cups, I sometimes dont wish to always drink out of bottles - napkins - Papertowels - snackies (ones for you and ones appropriate for your youngin) - Pillows, blankets (just in case) - screens for the windows where your daughter will sit so she doesn't get sunburned through the window. - sunscreen (again sunburning still occurs in the car) - Wet Ones for messes - Kleenex (napkins hurt my nose) - Music to throw in CD or Tapedeck, because of areas that you cant get reception. (I think books on tape you will want to listen too more than music) - Make sure you have an oil change, a good spare tire and all tools, Make sure all fluids are taken care of in car and that all lights, turnsignals all work, flashlight, tire pressure gadge, battery cables. - Take a gallon or two of water just in case for you or car. - Camera to take those great pictures of landscapes and family. Have a safe trip and if I forgot anything hope someone catches it. God Bless Debbie