Yay! Be careful and have fun...no more vomit.

No Way!

Give me your route like Denny did so I can stalk you! Are you coming through Kentucky?

Awesome, we will leave the key for you under the mat. We are headed to Springfield this weekend. It is going to be the best house swap ever. I hope Mia feels better.

Sweet.... I cant Wait to meet you Guys!!!!!!

What the hell? I thought you guys were coming next weekend? Sorry, we already have plans. There is a huge flea market in Georgia this weekend, annual tradition, we always go. Maybe next time.

Dave, did you figure that you'll lose an hour? Sorry, but that's how it works when you travel east!

Mia is having a nice little nap now, and we are getting a new garage door!

Wait a minute....how can you guys blog from the highway???? I'm confused as usual.

Mom Heinzel, it is a new feature that you will read about this week on Humzoo. You just think about the blog you want to write and it appears posted on your page. Dave & Denny beat Google on that feature. JK, I am sure they are using their iphones.

Does the van shake at 90 mph????

When you get to Mt. Vernon, STAY ON 64 EAST!

Call me when you get close to Louisville. I will totally buy lunch!

If Courtney is planning to make dinner for us then they don't have time to stop for lunch Betsy. Unless of course you get it to go and ride through Louisville eating it, then they drop you off somewhere. Like in an abandoned strip mall. YES!

Hi Betsy! We will be going right by Louisville. If we get there around lunch we'll take you up on lunch. We are at mp44 on intrst8 64 now in Illinois.

Sweet! You chose your route wisely! Call me regardless of the time, I would love to say hi!

It's raining like a Mo-Fo here though, so be careful.

You're making excellent time, if I might add.

we did take a shortcut Baer st louis. We are near mt vernon now. It will be awhile till we get to Louisville.

oh and it is sunny and 66 degrees. Beautiful.

Dave & Courtney, do you guys mind picking up a few groceries on your way into town. We are having a party tomorrow, so pick up enough food for about 17 people. Please and thank you.

The high here today is 80! And they are no longer calling for rain. Hope you brought some wife-beaters. That is all we wear in NC.

Louisville ETA: 1:30-2:00 eastern time

Denny: you didn't eat all the chic nuggets and tots, did you? I'm also good at frozen pizza. I get that right about half the time.

Niki: we'll pick up a case of pork rinds and some chitlins (?).

Courtney, chitlins are so out these days. We just eat grits and drink sweet tea. Have you guys been practicing your Southern accent?

That's perfect timing! In fact, I think I will give myself the rest of the day off!

Chitlins, Hog Mauls. Pork Rines, and Grissled Back Bottom Lumps.

Don't Worry Heinzels... I would load the Freedom Van down with good ole southern treats for you.

When you get into KY on 64, take exit 15 for Hurstbourne Parkway.

I have two really great options for lunch:

1. A really cute restaurant that has kick-A salads, and you get a muffin with every meal

2. My house, where I think I have some lunchmeat and a half a bag of sunchips.

either place would be great Betsy. We're 140 miles from Louisville now. Look for us about 1:40 maybe. What's your number? Call us at 217-816-6297 anytime.

Can't wait to see the van Will! Rad.

Mia just woke up from a very nice nap. She seems pretty good. We'll go easy on the food until we're sure. Slow down, Dave!!

Just think Dave if you rode the bike, how much gas you would be saving???

Will, don't forget the liver-mush sandwiches on white bread!

Still got plenty of nuggets and tots Court! Love me some tots! As soon as you walk in the house I'll show you where the kitchen is. I imagine you'll be in there most of the weekend right?

Grant, I have the bike in the van! So I'm sure that saves a ton of gas.

Just crossed into Indiana. At the 8 milepost.

I think humzoo takes "Road tripping" on a whole new level!!!

My number: (386) 589.3282

Here's the address of the restaurant if you want to Google it:

615 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222

I am now craving their food, so I think we'll go there. But you can still see my house if you want. I live right there :)

Take exit 15 to merge onto S Hurstbourne Pkwy/KY-1747 N toward Middletown

45 miles into Indiana. Have not stopped since Springfield. Interstate 64 is the way to go! Thanks Mom! Looks like rain ahead though.

Do you guys ever pee or did you just bring some of Mia's diapers for the ride?

This is fun-I've been lokinf forward to your road trip all week. Where are the pictures?

new Louisville ETA: 1:25. We are 70 miles away now.

Pics will have to wait until we get there. This fancy technology isn't that advanced.

(from courtney)

45 miles from Louisville. Woot!

Whoah holy smokes! I'd better get to steppin! (You guys are flying in your turbo-charged RadVan.)

30 miles away! Sweet

This is exciting... I think Grant was correct by saying this takes Roadtripping to the next level. Dave, are you viewing the Blog by pc or smartphone???

Betsy, make sure they get a tour of the crime scene, AKA the poops.

Will, just think if we had this in college!!!

Haha. Good call soundchick. If they have time, I will have to show them the ghetto surveillance setup.

Mia update: She just ate a pretty good lunch - lots of banana, some Goldfish, a pickle and milk! She turned down the PB and J. She is acting pretty good but a little slower than usual. Ethan is mesmerized at the moment by Mr. Rogers. Behavior of both kids - perfect!! (And we have a new garage door! I'm sure you'll see pictures of it on Humzoo before the day is over.)

Raining a bit now. Have to go slower. Construction ahead. 10 miles away. Low on fuel.

No Kidding if Humzoo was around in college ... . Good Lord ..we would have so much trash on each other. More than we already have with digital cameras!!! I'm sure neither one of us could have ever held any political office position.

I don't think we can hold one now!!!

We are sitting with betsy at mimi's cafe in Louisville. It's rad! I fully expect to have a tour of the 'poops' crime scene after lunch.

Grant, I'm sure its better that way!!!!

This is ridiculous... I am going to have to start a HA support group.

(Humzooers Anonymous)

Seriously...I am way too invested in this road trip and I'm in Idaho!

I just woke up. It seems like a lot has happened while I was sleeping. That's awesome you guys met up with Betsy. Safe travels the rest of the way!

Kid update: Both angels are having a nice nap right now and I"m headed for the couch!! Dave, don't ever let gas get low!!!

The radar looks as if you'll have rain/storms between Louisville and Lexington. Take it easy!

BTW, what city are you headed to exactly? I have no life and I am way too invested as well. I was going to Mapquest the route. Deatons, help me out here.

close to poops now

Why are you guys heading out to NC? Is it time for our family reunion at the Outer Banks? Why didn't I get invited this year? :((((

Soundchick, Huntersville, NC (just North of Charlotte).

Sally, Denny bought you a six-pack of Highland Gaelic last night at the store. You owe us $8.99, plus tax and a processing fee. Thanks! You should have come to visit too. I would love to meet the funniest Heinzel!

leaving Louisville now. Thanks for lunch Betsy! We love you!

Who cares about lunch? I expect an entire blog's worth of commentary from Courtney on the poops. If she's not driving, there's no excuse. Put that iPhone to work and see what it can do.

Niki: randy is in Philadelphia. He might be funnier! We'll pass along your booze invoice.

Destination update: its 83F, hot as hell here today. I hope you guys brought shorts. I just got back from a specialty beer store in Charlotte and my kegerator is in full swing again. I am drinking a Highland Gaelic from the tap right now. Dave/Courtney, hopefully you'll get here before I pass out, this stuff is awesome. If not, I'll meet you in the morning for sure. Niki will let you in, unless of course she gets into the 'sauce' after work.

I HOPE its like this tomorrow for the Humzoo Rad Party, you don't understand how beautiful it is in NC today. Frickin insane people, frickin insane beauty of weathers.

Ok, back to work.

well it has been raining today in Louisville. So it was wet and mushy. I did a nice dance for the web cam.

More Highland! Awesome. There goes my liver. I want to go outside now :(

I will go back and review the web cam footage Court. Not a chance of rain here right now. I can't help but gloat how great this weather is. Its finally here, woo hoo! Great weather and great Heinzels.

Oh Sally, I am so crashing your family beach week this year. Don't even try to stop me.

This is stuff for the movies. I love it! Can't wait to see the "poop dance" by Courtney! Jealous of the hot as hell 83 degree weather you're approaching. We may see snow tonight and tomorrow.

Download pictures as soon as you can!

Betsy, the poop cam is down! What up?

Ok, headed home from work to pick up Dylan, drink a beer, and wait for our guests to arrive!

I wonder if Humzoo will be dead tomorrow night.... won't everyone be at the party????

We'll post some photos tonight for sure folks. If you had plans then go ahead and cancel them. It won't be any kind of crazy live stream or anything, or maybe it will, but we'll definitely capture the moment. I am sure Dave will come to the door strapped with all kinds of photography and video equipment, and I think his van actually sends back a feed to his local TV20 so it should be on the local news in Springfield at 11.

This is a riot!

I'm afraid Bob will not be joining you tomorrow. He's feeling lousy, down with a nasty head cold. Sucks being old. In his younger years he'd be there anyway. That wouldn't be so good for everyone else, though, so he's keeping his germs here. I am washing my hands a lot and drinking emergen-C and taking zinc lozenges (yuck) and hope to stay healthy so I can see you all tomorrow.

Safe travels.

Will, we have a computer set up for you. You will be running Humzoo for most of the party. That is actually why we invited you. Let me know when you arrive so I can grant you access to the terminal and get you going.

:O BOB HAS TO COME

What? NOOOOOOOOO!! Bob has to come. I love Bob. This breaks my heart. Bob turn it around baby! Come hang around a bunch of youngin's that will make you feel better. I also have some tasty beer for you that will wash your sickness away.

OK, everyone must send a s-load of energy Bob's way. Maybe he will turn this thing around!

maybe it's the pollen? have any local honey?

does pollen cause body aches?

We don't have pollen here, he should be just fine. We also have local honey, or we can get some at the Bradford store. Its made by bees in Davidson. Bob has to turn this around, otherwise we will reschedule the party.

no...no body aches :( that is a cold

As long as my station comes with a cooler.... no problem. I'm really not that socialable anyway.

On I-75 south now, just passed Lexington. Rainy and very windy. No eta yet.

I hate to disappoint the Humzoo community, but, the cheapness of my $20 webcam from Radio Shack is coming around to bite me in the ass. When it's sunny outside, the exposure on the camera is so blown out that it's just a blank white screen. So Courtney's poop dance was not caught on film... However, Dave's trusty camera was there to save the day!

Thanks for stopping in Lewisville, Heinzels! It was awesome to see you! Drive safe and have an awesome weekend! Enjoy the NC frickin insane beauty of weathers!

Destination Update: Someone just called me from Dress Barn, wrong number. I should have answered the phone as Fashion Bug.

Dave according to Google Maps you are about 6.5 hours from us.

Denny and Niki- you guys are my heroes! Thanks for the Highland in advance. I'm sending a gift for you guys via Dave & Courtney. I hope it goes a long way to burying some of the bad feelings from the "War Between the States." I totally expect second-by-second updates this weekend. Maybe Denny & Dave won't actually see each other since they'll be talking to each other over their computers from across the room. You guys totally have to come to the Outer Banks this summer. I think somehow you qualify as family now anyway. It's a rite of passage. I'm sending good vibes to Uncle Bob so he can party Humzoo-style with you all tomorrow!

We'll let you slide on the war Sally. If I see Dave this weekend I'll give him your beer for sure. If anything I'll just put it in their car. I will also stress the importance of keeping them cooled down during the trip. If I compare them to Mt Dew then Dave will understand the necessity of refrigeration for sure. Either way Courtney seems very responsible so I am sure she could take over if necessary.

When is the Outer Banks trip and how much are you willing to pay us?

We just stopped for gas in the middle of what looks like nowhere to me, but this gas station totally has fast internets. And they can fax. How's that for service?

Dang! That's better than most of the Hucks here in B-town, who CLAIM to have the Internets, but it's down most of the time I guess. Safe travels, Heinzels!!

Dave says we're in London. I said, "That's the wrong country." Apparently there's a London, KY?

In honor of Andrew, I am eating some chocolate frosted donettes. mmm....

We just stopped at a gas station in London, KY for snag. It has been raining like crazy. Very hard to drive and take pics and surf the web all at the same time. Someone else can figure our ETA, I'm too lazy to do the math now. We probably won't get to Huntersville until way after dark though. Sorry dudes!

Snags are awesome. Stupid iPhone correction.

326 miles to Huntersville. Google Maps says 5 hours 29 minutes. Can you tell I'm not really busy at work today?

Chiterlings. Disgusting poo infested pig intestines. They are quite good with some of Jason's sauce drizzled over them though.

Denny, my Gaelic is floating...it's been a long week..or 4 days. Yikes! Should I pick another up for tomorrow? I am also happy to chip in on yours, but I will need a refill asap anyway. What else did they have? Any Foothills?

What? No Moonpies or Grape NeHi??

Now you're talking, Angi!!

I've just finished reading all of the comments from the start...Zzzzzz...Ha Ha! I'm rooting for you. Throw on a picture when you arrive! This is reality at it's best. I think they'll make a movie. I can see Jim Carey as Dave and Robin Williams a Denny. Hmmmm...I'll have to think about who will play Courtney and Nikki. Any ideas?

You had to stop for gas AGAIN? Dang, that Louisville gas burns quick!

Matt, Either way is totally fine. They had about 5 Foothills kegs and they all tasted great. I usually test kegs by licking the side. You should totally get one and bring it up for the party!

we're up in some mountains somewhere now. Getting close to Knoxville. Still raining. Thanks for the kid updates mom. We miss them already!

Kid update: They had a great nap - and so did I!! - and seem fine. Mia's diaper was diarrhea-like but she's acting OK. Supper very soon. We'll dine in tonight since it's very cold and windy outside and I"m not sure about Mia. Take it easy through the mountains, Dave. You're getting there!

15 miles to Knoxville. Pouring.

You're probably on I-40 by now!

Be careful in the nasty weather.

Leslie, I think that is so funny that you picked Robin Williams for Denny.

Robin is kinda old for the part but they do wonders with make up. I think Charlize Theron will play you. Since I saw the pictures of Courtney dancing I have decided she needs an actress who is wild child... maybe Courtney Love? That is if she's out of rehab.

We're on I-40, milepost 412. Not sure how far we are from NC.

80 miles to ashville. Still raining.

D & C, it is not raining here, so maybe you will be out of it soon. Asheville is 2 hours from our house, so I am guessing you will be here around 11pm. That is a long day. Are you sure the drive is worth meeting us? Oh, what am I saying of course it is.

That string of comments has to be a record on a Humzoo blog!

Kid update: Mia is in bed (6:50 pm). She's been rubbing her eyes for an hour. Didn't want any supper, not even milk. Has diarrhea. Poor baby. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Ethan is turning into another Beethoven. He can play the whole song of Twinkle, Twinkle!! He's been a delight.

You're in some very scenic country right now. Too bad it's getting dark.

I'm sorry you guys are missing the beauty around Asheville and the rest of the trip to Huntersville. Asheville area is so beautiful. Hopefully you will have a better view on the trip back.

Welcome to NC, I am glad you make it to NC See you tomorrow! Love,gigi

Nancy and Steve - you are so lucky!! I am looking forward to seeing Dave and Courtney, but I'd love to be there with you and the little ones. Give them a hug for me, please.

I wish you were here too, Pegi!! (And I'd love to be there with all of you tomorrow!!) But yes, there's nothing better than spending time with your grandchildren. That's why we're so excited for you!!!

Destination Update: Just talked to Dave a few minutes ago. They are just outside of Asheville. Its raining cats n' dogs up there, but they should be out of that mess very soon. Its really nice outside here, very dry and 78F. Dave said they doing great, feeling good and can't wait to be here. On a side note, we are almost to Springfield.

It's not raining at our house! Maybe from Asheville south it's all smooth sailing...

Hope Bob makes an overnight recovery-sounds like the minions are demanding his presence. It is hot here again-I guess we just aren't use to the house being warmer than 62 and 10 degrees makes a difference. At least we are getting a break on the heating bill.

The rain stopped at asheville and it has been great since. About 35 miles to Hickory I think. Courtney is sleeping in the back. I'm rocking out to Counting Crows though.

Very fun to read the adventures of today! Hope that everybody has a whole bunch of fun. And, Courtney & Dave, I hope you are out of the rain! No fun!

almost there! Hick-O-Ry is not far at all! I'm cooking up some stuff for tomorrow. See you very soon!

8 miles to hick-o-ree

HICK O REE... I have some relatives up there!!!!! Bek and I try not to associate with those crazy North Carolinians!!! You are getting close!!!

Kid Update: Both children are all tucked in safe and sound. Ethan got to stay up late tonight (he's in Grandparent Land, after all!!) and we had some ice cream and played with markers and read Mother Goose. His favorite was "Hot Cross Buns" for some reason! He has been the best boy ever today. Hopefully Mia - and Bob - will feel better tomorrow.

Dave and Courtney, get there safely and have a great time!! Nice job driving all that way, Dave!! Denny and Niki, are you sure you're ready for this????? Have fun, guys. I've sure enjoyed all the posts today! Huntersville, here they come!!!!

10 miles to Lincolnton! Feeling great and totally excited.

Dave, we're heading to bed. The key is under the mat. Have breakfast on the table, there are bagels in the pantry.

I've been watching the clock-are you there yet? I know you will be glad to be out of the car!

We are waiting on the driveway with the dogs. Where are you?

We're here! Pics soon.

SWEEEETTTTTT!!!!!!! WELCOME TO THE SOUTHLAND!!!!!!!

So glad to hear you are there safely. Can't wait for the pics!!

More pics later, but we have one here:

http://www.humzoo.com/daveheinzel/photos/5/19/

I believe that I know who the ones named Nancy and Bob are. You must forget that they were raised in the South and Nancy transplanted herself back to the North.

Clarence, how do you know Nancy and Bob?

Nancy and I dated while she and I were in college, she at UNC-G and UNC-CH ( I hate to have to have to type that name,believe me) in the early 1960s. Her brother Bob entered NCState University, where I was also a student in the Fall of 1962. Nancy claims that she is a Tarheel fan and her favorite player is Michael Jordan; however, I would like to add that my favorite all-time baskeetball is David Thompson.

Nancy was studying French at UNC, while I beating my brains out studying Aeronautical Engineering at NCSU; consequently, I didn't succeed then but I later majored in Business Economics and was able to make a good liviing until major companies moved manufacturing operations off shore.

Clarence, how did you get to Humzoo?? Do you still live in North Carolina?

Yes, I do still live in North Carolina. However, during my corporate working days, I lived in Farmville, VA. for 9+ years(That was the thrill of my life,HA,HA). I have been priviledged to live here when everybody that lost their jobs to industry displacing jobs, plus people wanting to retire here. I still live where Nancy knew I lived. I live in Johnston County, NC, where we still make moonshine and every other type of party beverage is available. I was a criminal at one time, because I owned a tobacco farm and a lot of people thought I was a Merchant of Death. I wasn't a MOD, I was just a working guy that owned a farm and wanted Maxiumum Profit from it.

I used Google to search for certain information that I hadn't found after I was able to find Nancy's in the Alumni Directory from Liberalville (CH).

An acquaintance of mine, let see it when he got it in the mail.

Does Nancy still smoke, because I know she used to and I didn't and it has concerned me over the years.

Clarence, why should you be concerned?

Because I have seen so many people that I have cared about die from smoking. The thing that people don't realize is that the tobacco companies didn't make them smoke it was an individual choice; consequently, because of the choices they made I was able to make a good income supplement for many years.

Note: hillary and obama are attending a big democratic event in the North Carolina Livestock Arena (J.S. Dorton Arena) on the NC State Fairgrounds,consequently, I think that that is a good place for both of them. My daughter works for Wal-Mart and got to shake Jimmy "Peanut" Carter's hand earlier today. I told to wash her hands in scalding water so I wouldn't have to be touched by it. When your political beliefs are to the right of Ann Coulter and just a little bit beyond Sean Hannity I don't anything to do with Carter.

Wha?

Yo P. Hawk,

Where do you stand on this Nixon "watergate" thing? I mean if you ask me they're really blowing things out of proportion. 'Bout time we started focusing on the real problems.

BTW which side on you on? I gotta know.

Sammy Hagar,

David Lee Roth, or

Gary Cherone. Don't drag me along dude.

Nixon deserved what he got because the 'WATERGATEBUCK" STOPPED WITH HIM; however, what killed him was the arrogance displayed by he and his staff. In all probability there was nothing very important in the Watergate offices. Lyndon Johnson and "W" wouldn't leave anything of importance because they would take it to the ranch.

When you come to NC for your family reunion this summer, gasoline will probably be $4.00/gallon on the Interstatates and probably more in towns. If you didn't know, NC has almost a $.33 cent/gallon Sales Tax on gasoline, and build decent roads, without losing tax dollars hand over fist because we have have democratic party government for 30+years.

However, most north carolinians are stupid, because will elect Republican Presidents and Dumb A-- Democrats to state offices.

I hate to be the one to say this, but it is considered bad manners to drop in on someone else's blog and bring up unrelated items. You definitely have a lot of things to say. So, I really think you should sign up for your own account. That way, you don't have to hijack other people's blogs. It's free!

Excellent suggestion, Courtney. Can't ever have too many humzooer accounts.

Sounds like Jacob Waltering to me, Courtney.

http://www.molsonandlee.com/handbook.html

Don't leave me hanging, P. Hawk.

I gotsta know, Dog.

I definitely am not Jacob Waltering, I have no idea who that person is.