Day Six - iced in in Dallas

So the ice storm hit for real on Monday. I wanted to leave Hot Springs via some back roads and stop in on the Ouchita National Forest and lake but every time I mentioned this plan to anyone in Hot Springs they looked at me like I was crazy. I took their advice and left town via the Interstate, which was pretty hairy anyway.

Made a quick stop at De Gray State Park for a nice walk in the freezing rain. Of course, I was the only person crazy enough to be there, let alone get out of my car. I did get to see a couple of Great Blue Herons close up as well as some Loons diving in the lake and what I think was a turtle.

Now at Rob's place in north Dallas. This morning my car is covered in a sheet of ice about 2mm thick and I can't even open the door. So much for warmer weather down south. I'm going to have to wait until late morning or mid-day to get out of here.


That's OK as Rob has an ample supply of games and was even good enough to let me win once last night.

Once I get out of here, I'm planning to have a long day on the road and try to reach Amarillo, near the western border of Texas so I can get into New Mexico tomorrow.