Beth -
best suggestion I could give is to maybe drive to NC, then carpool from there? It would at least give you part of a break.
And 9 hours is NOTHING. I did 14 to Springfield. 
bump
Just so sailor boy can find it when he posts hotel info…
Well, the hottie flaked on the pic Chief, I do apologize. You must have scared her with your “Incredible Piece of Manhood” banter or something.
However, knowing of your penchant for more ‘knowledgeable’ women, I happen to know that at least a few of those will be among your tourgroup, so I trust that you will not be too dissapointd.
<gratuitous extra smiley ;j>
Damn.
So much for “aenea the pimp.”
I have REemailed Chief the hotel info, since he apparently lost it due to “technical difficulties.” Yeah…sure…
(Come on, hon…didya honestly think I’d let you get away unscathed on this one?)