Not good....

[Nick R]

So guess where I am? Sitting in a rest stop near syracuse by myself, on my way to Ohio to see my aunt, uncle and cousin who were in an accident this past afternoon and are in the hospital. My parents will be following as soon as my dad gets home from work at like 11:30. I have a long way to go, and the cruise will as always, be set at a steady 75, though it should be like 85 right about now. Somehow, to prove how much of a BITOGer I am, I can think about oil. I'm very worried, but the doctors have apparently said that they will probably be fine. I made a decision as I drove through Amsterdam. As soon as I get home... Castrol Edge is going in. Time to get back on the road... I'll keep you updated.

*Worried*

 

[daves87rs]

Nick...hope everything will be okay!

(Edge will be fine)

 

[chubbs1]

Get over there safe, and God Bless you and your family

 

[deven]

Good Luck and stay safe!

 

[crinkles]

rather drive steady than fast.

 

[mechanicx]

Drive careful and I hope your relatives are OK. Just curious what part of OH are you going?

 

[Scienceman]

Nick, I have said a prayer for you and your family. God Bless you, and stay safe on the road.

 

[Al]

Take care man.

 

[Pablo]

Don't worry about oil or BITOG. Sheesh man. Does not matter what oil is in your engine. That's small stuff.

I pray that all is well and your relatives just say "Nick - you didn't need to drive all the way here, man you really care....."

Hang in there!

 

[Johnny]

As crinkles said, steady, not fast. Ohio is not going anywhere. Would not want the parents to visit you in the hospital.

I figure you're there by now. Prayers are with your family.

 

[eljefino]

God bless your family. But for the road trip, focus on the drive! There's an Indian reservation on I-90 southwest of Buffalo, IIRC it has cheap gas. And smokes if you need them. If you can make it to Erie, PA they have much cheaper gas than I-90 as well.

In Erie hop off and take US 20, it parallels I-90 and is more scenic. If you're in a hurry take I-90 down and 20 back for a change of scenery. Lots of pretty vineyards etc (but they probably look pretty bleak this time of year).

 

[CROWNVIC4LIFE]

Prayers sent and have a safe trip.

 

[Scienceman]

Your FORD will make it!

 

[GMBoy]

Be careful and bless you and family.

 

[Nick R]

They'll be ok, thank god. Stupid kid ran a redlight and t-boned them doing something like 35. They were in a Ford Five Hundred, and amazingly no lasting injuries. Kid is in a whole heap of trouble, as you can well imagine, on charges including attempted vehicular manslaughter

 

[javacontour]

Happy birthday. I think you just got your best gift, the good news!

 

[addyguy]

Man, what a start to the year!

Take care, and drive safe!!!