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Driving again!

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I guess you do what you have to. I drove 11.5 hours (760 miles 1200 km) straight with only stops for fuel and restroom breaks. From Chattanooga Tennessee to Dallas Texas.

I drove there on Tuesday. Same way. My wife was riding shot gun and he she helped me stay alert. She made me snacks and drinks to keep me going. I also bumped up my C/L and that helped a lot. We went for the funeral of her great aunt she was 92. In the last 30 years we had went there to see her 10 times and my wife called her 2 times a week for the last 10 years. We also visited other relatives while we were there. We made that trip the first time 43 years ago. Back then it was a 16 hour trip. Better roads and bypasses have helped cut the time for the trip. I slept 2 hours and am up and going. Just another day.

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Joanne_Joyce

Hi Bailey, So good to get your good news! I love your determination not to give up

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BUZZ1397

Amazed that Sinemet helps you to stay awake, it makes me sleepy. Then, you are amazing!

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Bailey_Texas in reply toBUZZ1397

It did not keep me awake it just kept me moving.

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BUZZ1397 in reply toBailey_Texas

got it. Did you take coffee? or anything that helped with alertness. I will have to drive out of town and I worry. Any tip will be appreciated.

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Bailey_Texas in reply toBUZZ1397

Take some one with you. We talked almost the whole time. I don't do coffee i drank a lot of cola.

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park_bear

Impressive, and great partner you have there.

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ddmagee1

Amazing!

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