On Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:33:16 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 09:58:17 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

I often took the longer, but much more scenic Rt 84/Rt81 route when going
to Florida for exactly that reason. I'd cut back over to 95 just north of
Tennessee.

Yes, we've done something similar a number of times except that we get
off 84 onto I-77; then I-26 south from Columbia, SC; cutting back in
to 95 NW of Charleston. It adds about 90 miles but is a lot less
aggravation. You also have the option of taking a little detour onto
the Blue Ridge highway which is very scenic.

Normally, that's how we travel to Columbia.

In this case, it was unavoidable.

Next time you head down that way, let me know - my son patrols that
stretch of road and I'll have him look out for you. :)