Thanks, Valygrl, I thought about the stress, I will have it either way, well during graduation I would be kind of stressed about the trip not having done one in years. I also would be stressed if things were damaged or lost during shipping and have to run around dealing with all of that. I have the same amount of time either way, but agree indyfabz, that daylight will be an issue early on. so trying to get 90 mile days in might be difficult. I am planning on going through Tenn, Ark, north Texas NM I feel after SC I should be ok. (tornados) as far as cold temps. I worry about the first 10 days or so. Going east would be much more comfortable I would want to get back by July 4th week. leaving Cali May 13th. Ok this is not firmly set yet, I will give it more thought. Thanks.