After sitting in our hometown an extra night to rest up and avoid storms along our route, we were ready to go today. The sun was shining in a beautifully clear October sky. It looked like a great day to travel. I checked the Weather Channel on my phone and noticed the "severe weather" icon was illuminated. With a quick click I discovered the National Weather Service had issued a Wind Advisory for the day. The statement warned of westerly wind gusts of up to 45 mph, and advised travelers on north-south routes to take extra precautions, like not driving. With our straight shot to the south in mind, I checked the forecast of towns along our route. There was wind in their forecasts, too, but nothing severe. So, we opted to get our rolling billboard on the road and out of the wind advisory area as soon as possible.
Paul took the wheel of the moose prepared to fight the wind. And fight he did! Like most of the other high profile vehicles on the road, he kept our speed down and we took our time. As a result, Paul skillfully kept us between the lines. He assured me it was not as bad as it seemed. All I can say is, I'm glad he was driving! If I had been behind the wheel we'd still be in Kansas City.
Our 200-mile drive took about an hour longer than we anticipated. The gale force winds were at our back for the last 30 miles or so. We joked that we could have just turned off the engine and sailed to our destination. As we settled in to our campground, we gave thanks for our safe arrival and are considering a new addition to our travel commandments:
Thou shalt not travel during a Wind Advisory.
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