Well, my Godfather found an option that will get me down to the Lightning Strike and Electrical Shock Survivors annual meeting in Tennessee. I will only be doing that, and no visit to family, but the travel costs are only about $150 ($65 down, $85 back) as opposed to $1,200+ for a car rental. I will travel down on Wednesday, stay in Knoxville that night, then take a Lyft out to Pigeon Forge Thursday morning. Sadly, the bus service that used to run between Knoxville and Pigeon Forge is no more.
I took care of the trip this morning; booked a hotel room in Knoxville, and booked a room at the conference hotel. All I will say on hotel prices is ouch. As I noted, have to travel down a day early going down; and, my ride back is overnight so I will get back early on Sunday morning.
More as things develop.
Getting hit by lightning is not fun! If you would like to help me in my recovery efforts, feel free to hit the fundraiser at A New Life on GiveSendGo, use the options in the Tip Jar in the upper right, or drop me a line to discuss other methods. There is also the Amazon Wish List in the Bard’s Jar. It is thanks to your gifts and prayers that I am still going. Thank you.