js081285

Im leaving tomorrow to drive to Fort Worth, TX from Southwest GA. Last time I went I-10 to Mobile, Then Mobile to Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg to Jackson where I get on I-20 for the rest of the trip. It took me about 13 hours last time.

Looking at a map, though, it seems it would be better to go I-10 to Lafayette, LA then
I-49 to Shreveport, then get on I-20 in Shreveport.

To me, it seems like it would be quicker to go this way because it is entirely Interstate, as opposed to the Highway in between Mobile and Jackson. However, my GPS says it would 30 minutes longer. Anyone have any suggestions as to the best route?

Bloodhound

Back in '99, I took I-10 to BTR, some loop around BTR, then a LA state highway to through AEX to SHV, and picked up I-20 into God's country, aka North Texas. It was while back but no complaints.

js081285

Im leaving Gods Country and heading to Texas. Goodbye trees.

Bloodhound

This proves it. It was on the internet so it MUST be true.

A man in Topeka , Kansas decided to write a book about churches around the country. He started by flying to San Francisco and started working east from there.

Going to a very large church, he began taking photographs and making notes.

He spotted a golden telephone on the vestibule wall and was intrigued with a sign, which read "Calls: $10,000 a minute."

Seeking out the pastor he asked about the phone and the sign. The pastor answered that this golden phone is, in fact, a direct line to heaven and if he pays the price he can talk directly to GOD.

The man thanked the pastor and continued on his way. As he continued to visit churches in Seattle , Phoenix , Salt Lake City , Denver , Oklahoma City, and around the United States , he found more phones, with the same sign, and the same answer from each pastor..

Finally, he arrived in Texas , upon entering a church in Dallas, Texas , behold - he saw the usual golden telephone. But THIS time, the sign read "Calls: 35 cents."

Fascinated, he asked to talk to the pastor, "Reverend, I have been in cities all across the country and in each church I have found this golden telephone and have been told it is a direct line to Heaven and that I could talk to GOD, but in the other churches the cost was $10,000 a minute. Your sign reads only 35 cents a call.

Why?"

The pastor, smiling benignly, replied, "Son, you're in Texas now ... You're in God's Country, It's a local call."

Bloodhound

Besides, trees just block the view of the approaching tornados. This way, you'll have more time to hide.

js081285

Haha, thats a pretty funny little story. Now insert Georgia for Texas and it will be a funny little story that is also true.

11Fan

I added God as one of my "five friends" when I signed up with Verizon.


Calls are free. Text messages too !

Twin Wasp

Hey, I'm in FTW and I'm still raking leaves from last year.

I drove that route both ways last summer, I don't think it makes much difference. I49 is a bit longer but the leg from Mobile to Jackson (actually just the MOB to Hattiesburg) is backwoods.

js081285

Yeah thats why I wanted to try the I-49 route and avoid the Mobile to Hattiesburg area. Ive driven that route and wanted to try something different. If I save 1 minute it will be considered a success.