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You guys sound like us when we drive. We like to stop at places that we don't have at home - thus my Zaxbys and Chik Fil A addiction. And taking turns driving makes it better for everyone. Sounds like a great start!
I'm feeling very lucky as our town has both Zaxbys and Chik Fil A, and we do visit them regularly. It really helped both of to rotate the driving as the driving can get tiring, but the riding can also get tiresome.
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Great start! You're on your way and your room for the night looked nice.
We were actually surprised at how spacious the room was.
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Originally Posted by Ciavobella
love the Christmas nail art.
Does the Tilted Kilt have male servers? :asked hopefully:
Thanks! There were males in kilts at the bar, but none were waiting tables this night. The guys kilts came just past their knees. The females were much shorter will say and their tops were very skimpy.
Great start! I totally laughed at your description of Tilted Kilt, because that is pretty much what it is!! I am glad you made it through Atlanta. I did warn you that it would be a total mess. At least you did not have protesters on the interstate for you drive through. The downtown connector is why we leave for Disney at the crack of dawn because it is about the only time that traffic is any semblance of calm and easy going through there. Where did you stop for the night?
Luke asked me while we were eating how I was going to describe it for the TR. He laughed when I said "Scotch Irish Hooters." The first clue was the painting of kilted girls on the front doors.
We stopped in Macon, GA, at a Best Western right of I-75.
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Great start! Scott would have loved me agreeing to stop at Tilted Kilt We watched the episode of Undercover Boss featuring them
We didn't see that episode, but truthfully, the food was quite good.
I know what you mean about not finding the time for things....I haven't been on the boards for several days what with all the holiday doings. Sounds good so far.
We spent the morning and most of the early afternoon out running errands and then helping Luke's mom. Tomorrow afternoon will be helping her set up the the church recreation center where we'll have our Christmas on Saturday. I love the Christmas activities, but it doesn't allow a lot of time here.
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Great start!!! Love the Christmas nails!! Looking forward to more!!
I got my nails redone today with another Christmas theme. This is the new look.
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Great start! I always like to drive first if we are taking turns.
I like driving first as I'm usually more awake then.
Hearing you talk about the traffic and all, I can't help but chuckle as I know what you mean....Boston traffic is a nightmare
Driving through Atlanta made me very thankful that I live in a much smaller town. Even when our main road gets busy during the holiday season, we can make it through town in 10 or 15 minutes.
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you are far braver than I. We take a much longer route just to avoid Atlanta traffic. Maybe it was being run off the road by a semi. either way, i don't want to go through there again.
I too enjoy the food at Tilted Kilt and the bus boys have well placed logos....if you like watching them walk away....
I missed any of the bus boys walking away. There will be another road trip in May, maybe we need to stop here again.
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HAHA, Luke and the TV remote, Typical, yet I love.
Great start to the trip so far.
Oh and do adore your jazzy nails!
Luke asked me if he should move for the photo. I said no, you all would told get his need to check out the TV.
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you are far braver than I. We take a much longer route just to avoid Atlanta traffic. Maybe it was being run off the road by a semi. either way, i don't want to go through there again.
If I were the one driving through Atlanta, I would find another route, too. Luke just takes it as a challenge.
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It really helped both of to rotate the driving as the driving can get tiring, but the riding can also get tiresome. 
You're on your way and your room for the night looked nice.
Glad you've made it so far today! Almost there! 
We watched the episode of Undercover Boss featuring them 
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