Since I won't fly as long as the blue shirt Gestapo is uncontroled at U.S. airports I'll be driving from San Antonio to Galesburg Il. (near ) next month

I did a google map, got three possible routes and had AAA plan a route that looks more direct and takes major highways, and is the one we'll take. It'll be about an 18 hour drive so we'll drive about 9 hours each day. You can find name hotels on the internet or get help from AAA (we're taking a dog so get a list of places that take pets) if you have that. I'll have my car serviced in about a week and get new tires (which I needed anyway). I would just stay away from the really small places to stay. My wife lined up a Bed and Breakfast i Illinois that we'll be staying at there. Don't forget to check your spare tire and I'd probably get a can of the junk that temporarily inflates a flat tie (even though it tends to ruin the tire) just in case. Have a good trip. ( As for me I hate driving, I'll be supporting candidates of either party with cash and votes next election who say they'll end this craziness. )