And, we're off...

First night out- with a few little missteps, we finally were on the rode. Made it to the next town when I realized I had forgotten our laptop. So, a quick trip back and off we went. What a beautiful evening! No wind, temperature around 85, a few fluffy clouds.

We headed up Governor George Nigh’s Northwest Passage - NW Expressway - Oklahoma Highway 3. Actually, the time to retrieve the forgotten laptop was time well spent because the first trip out we got on I-40. Bah! Instead of bouncing along the interstate with the grumpy crowd, we drove among the fields with only a few other vehicles to keep us company. The sunset was spectacular! And, with XM, we had great music.

We had made a decision to try to avoid national chains - hotels and restaurants. By the time we drove into Woodward, all the local places were closed so to Pizza Hut we went. Not a good choice. Usually we like Pizza Hut but this was not a good visit. I think the manager must have taken the evening off. Anyway, we survived. We are staying in a little mom & pop motel - the Red Country Inn. For $46 we get a kingsize bed (non-smoking room), microwave fridge, HBO, Internet access, newly remodeled. The family running it (probably owners) were busy about the business - cleaning rooms, straightening the foyer, looking at the guests with big brown eyes. So far, so good.