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Forum: United States
Oct 6th, 2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,842
Posted By jt01

P.S. Forgot to mention that we did take 294 to 90...

P.S. Forgot to mention that we did take 294 to 90 and vice versa on the return. FWIW, the worst of it was the construction on I80/94 near the Illinois/Indiana border. The road goes down to 2 narrow...
Forum: United States
Oct 6th, 2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,842
Posted By jt01

I'm pleased to report that we made it through...

I'm pleased to report that we made it through Chicago going (Friday morning) and coming (Monday morning) without incident. The advice that rush hour would be easing about 9:00 AM and to keep up with...
Forum: Road Trips
Aug 23rd, 2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,957
Posted By jt01

I'd recommend Cracker Barrel for good comfort...

I'd recommend Cracker Barrel for good comfort food at reasonable prices. They have numerous locations near the interstates and, in my experience, have kept quality up. I know you're avoiding...
Forum: United States
Aug 23rd, 2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,842
Posted By jt01

In reference to license plates, I was thinking of...

In reference to license plates, I was thinking of Ohio where they prey on out-of-state plates. I have a friend who was going 60 in a 55 zone (this was in the 90s) in Ohio behind a long line of Ohio...
Forum: Road Trips
Aug 23rd, 2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,957
Posted By jt01

Bob Evans is very hit-and-miss. I've been to Bob...

Bob Evans is very hit-and-miss. I've been to Bob Evans' in Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana that were very good. The two closest to my home in Michigan, however, are absolutely terrible (I'd use...
Forum: United States
Aug 22nd, 2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,842
Posted By jt01

bjgchi, In reference to number 1 above -...

bjgchi,

In reference to number 1 above - I'll use google maps. Number 2 - assuming the speed everyone is driving is higher than the speed limit, what are my chances of being stopped since I have...
Forum: United States
Aug 21st, 2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,842
Posted By jt01

I thought about taking the ferry, but the cost...

I thought about taking the ferry, but the cost for me, my wife, and the car would be more than $500 round-trip on the Lake Express. The Badger costs less but takes several hours longer. More time...
Forum: United States
Aug 16th, 2017, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,842
Posted By jt01

Thanks for the info about rush hour. I was...

Thanks for the info about rush hour. I was planning to leave Michigan at 6 AM, which would be 5 AM Chicago time. As it's about 3 hours to the Illinois border, that would get me there at about 8 AM....
Forum: United States
Aug 16th, 2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,842
Posted By jt01

Driving through Chicago area to Wisconsin

I am planning a trip from southern Michigan to Winnipeg Manitoba after Labor Day. I'm most worried about driving through the Chicago area - what's the best route (ie. least busy) to get to...
Forum: Canada
May 26th, 2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By jt01

I'm now back from a wonderful trip to Toronto. We...

I'm now back from a wonderful trip to Toronto. We drove to Burlington as indicated above - the Ontario roads are smooth as silk compared to Michigan - a definite plus. We left the car with the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By jt01

Time marches on and the situation...

Time marches on and the situation changes......... My wife remembered she has a relative in Burlington, ON. We looked up the relative's address and she's less than 2 miles from the Burlington GO...
Forum: Canada
Mar 31st, 2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By jt01

Yes, I looked at the North York Novotel. The...

Yes, I looked at the North York Novotel. The parking rate is $17/day vs. $7 at the Holiday Inn. The room rate was slightly lower, but the Novotel reviews weren't as good as the Holiday Inn. Bottom...
Forum: Canada
Mar 31st, 2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By jt01

Thanks to everyone for their replies. The reason...

Thanks to everyone for their replies. The reason for this trip is to provide transportation for my daughter and several of her college friends from our home in Michigan. They plan to stay for 5...
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th, 2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By jt01

I'm planning a vacation to Toronto and want to...

I'm planning a vacation to Toronto and want to avoid parking fees that double the price of the room and also avoid driving in downtown traffic. In order to do that, I'm willing to stay farther out...
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th, 2009, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By jt01

Toronto hotel

I'm looking for a hotel in the outlying Toronto area, maybe along 401. I'd like something far enough out that I don't have to drive in downtown traffic and pay parking fees, but be within walking...
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