| [GMCnet] GMC yravel during Corona virus. [message #353060] |
Mon, 23 March 2020 09:39  |
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Hi Larry,
I cant speak to IL but we did just return yesterday from a 3400 mile jaunt into Mexico and the SW. We got out of MX one day ahead of the evacuation order. Our home leg included AZ, CA and OR. All fuel locations were open as were most fast food joints (take out only). Traffic was a bit lighter than normal and included lots of trucks. Elks clubs were closed to RVs but other overnight places like Wallyworlds were mostly open to overnight parking lot stays (call ahead and ask first). Indian casinos were closed including RV areas and overnight parking. Commercial RV parks we could see along the way were full or close to full. Truck stops were heavily used. Grocery stores were open as far as we could tell and most seemed quickly restocked of all but the panic buying goods like TP. Costco and Wallyworld appeared to open early for elderly (ahem). Stay on freeways and if the midwest is anything like the west coast I would think you could get home ok but you may have to do some creative searching for safe overnight spots. The cell phone and the Black List are your friends here. Be safe and stay well.
Jerry
Jerry Work
The Dovetail Joint
Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
glwork@mac.com
http://jerrywork.com
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Subject: [GMCnet] GMC yravel during Corona virus.
We are presently in Florida at our Daughters home, camped in her
backyard bubble. We live in Wisconsin and need to travel home before the
whole
country gets shut down. We noted that Illinois is under a "shelter in
place" order. We can "shelter in place" in our motorhome only exposing
ourselves at fuel stops, using wipes and gloves to protect when handling
the gas pump and credit card. Yes we know the there may be other things
to
protect from and will be watching for those. But what we need to know
is, are gas stations along the Interstate system in Illinois open to
pumping
fuel, or are they ordered closed also. If closed, there is no point in
trying to drive it. We are safe here in Florida and have, as much as
possible, sheltered with our daughters family, so have had minimal
exposure and do not feel we would be transporting Corona with us. We are
aware that
many states have closed their state campgrounds and many other
campgrounds have closed but can dry camp in a parking lot two nights
going home.
So, to answer my question, how is travel in Illinois ?
--
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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Jerry & Sharon Work
78 Royale
Kerby, OR
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