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Emile

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5. Have a safe trip. If your eyes get tired,

Reply to Bo Zarts (Original post)

Sat Jun 20, 2026, 01:50 PM

13 hrs ago

pull over onto the get on ramp, and close your eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. Old truck driver trick. You'll feel refreshed, and wide awake.

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Heading out Monday for Fire Season 2026 in the Pacific Northwest .. a 2400 mile, 6-day drive [View all] Bo Zarts 13 hrs ago OP

Have a safe drive. I look forward to photographs from there. LoisB 13 hrs ago #1

Safe travels, Bo Zarts gademocrat7 13 hrs ago #2

Good luck ornotna 13 hrs ago #3

Be safe out there, Bo SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #4

Have a safe trip. If your eyes get tired, Emile 13 hrs ago #5

Say hi to my brother as you pass! Jilly_in_VA 13 hrs ago #6

Stay safe and bring back lots of new pictures! WhiteTara 13 hrs ago #7

safe travels and sublime light! mike_c 12 hrs ago #8

Happy trails to you and may you have a safe journey. alwaysinasnit 12 hrs ago #9

Happy travel trails to you...stay safe... MiHale 12 hrs ago #10

Don't forget yer camera. Kid Berwyn 12 hrs ago #11

Happy driving BumRushDaShow 12 hrs ago #12

Safe Travels! Pucks mom 12 hrs ago #13

Have a safe and pleasant jouney! 2naSalit 12 hrs ago #14

Question popsdenver 12 hrs ago #15

Safe and happy travels, my dear Bo! We all look forward to hearing your stories . . . CaliforniaPeggy 12 hrs ago #16

Safe travels to you! blogslug 12 hrs ago #17

Safe travels Bo! Grumpy Old Guy 12 hrs ago #18

Good Luck! ProfessorGAC 11 hrs ago #19

My father's dream job. surfered 11 hrs ago #20

Enjoy the ride. SergeStorms 11 hrs ago #21

wishing you much love and luck in your travels. stay safe in your journey orleans 11 hrs ago #22

Stay safe! And thank you for your service FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #23

Good Luck, Bo Zarts. Enjoy. judesedit 11 hrs ago #24

Your friend in Idaho can't wait to see you. Botany 11 hrs ago #25

Well, I know that they are there! Bo Zarts 11 hrs ago #26

Stay safe and thank you! Joinfortmill 11 hrs ago #27

It's been a cool/wet year up in NW Montana Maru Kitteh 11 hrs ago #28

Safe travels... ultralite001 10 hrs ago #29

May the Force be with you. PittBlue 10 hrs ago #30

Thank you for your service. SleeplessinSoCal 10 hrs ago #31

Have a safe trip! greatauntoftriplets 10 hrs ago #32

Happy Trails to you, old buddy. blm 8 hrs ago #33

Stay safe canetoad 6 hrs ago #34

Are you able to drive there Tree Lady 6 hrs ago #35