It's off to Ohio I go

[valis2]

Gone for the weekend. I'm doing a show in Ohio on Saturday and Sunday, and then stopping to see lady_branwyn & her posse for an evening, and then back home.

I'm staying in a hotel tonight. Now, a couple of years ago, I would have said, "Four hours? I'll just drive down the day the show starts, and save myself a night in a hotel." But I find that I'm not so eager to do that anymore. The sleepiness during one of those early morning drives is absolutely the worst kind--even slapping myself on the face doesn't seem to work.

The bad side of this, though, is that all of my regular cheapo hotels were booked! I had to take something for $130 a night instead of $90. And for two nights, that really adds up. grah. (Thank goodness I didn't just wing it--I would have ended up staying miles away!)

But I just can't do the get-up-at-three-leave-at-four-get-there-at-eight thing now. Husband is extremely against that too, as he's actually tried to talk to me and keep me awake during a couple of those. Scary stuff.

See you late Monday night, flist!

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[sylvadin.livejournal.com]

Saving money - or saving your life.

That's the basic choice...and I'm glad you're making the right decision.

While you're gone, your husband will sleep better at night knowing that you're driving only when you're well-rested and alert.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Heh. Yeah, I know it's basically a good decision, but I just can't stop wincing at the extra $130, y'know? grah. I don't think the show is going to be very good, and I'm not pleased about this.

While you're gone, your husband will sleep better at night knowing that you're driving only when you're well-rested and alert.

That does make me happy, honestly. And it makes the $130 a little easier to deal with. ;)

[bronze-ribbons.livejournal.com]

But I just can't do the get-up-at-three-leave-at-four-get-there-at-eight thing now.

Oh, do I hear you. Fifteen years ago I thought little of catching an 8 p.m. show at Stratford (three hours away) and then driving back the same night. No way could I do that now.

Wishing you good weather, safe journeying, and mucho sales! *hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh, do I hear you. Fifteen years ago I thought little of catching an 8 p.m. show at Stratford (three hours away) and then driving back the same night. No way could I do that now.

heh. I make the six to seven hour drive to WI each month with no worries, but that's usually during the day or the evening, both of which I can handle. However, getting up early in the morning and doing it? Turns me into a road!zombie. I don't think I can do it any longer. Hence, the hotel room.

Two hours, I might have tried. But four is right out. *nodnod*

Wishing you good weather, safe journeying, and mucho sales! *hugs*

Aw, you're the sweetest! Thank you so much! *giant hugs*

*crosses fingers*

[verdenia.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I give my body more permission to rest, nowadays. :P

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I used to push it, but I try not to so much now. I've heard too many horror stories!