Adirondacks Trip - Day 6

My hotel room neighbor was quite loud and I woke up (somehow feeling rested) at 0330.  Since Eileen had texted during the night to let me know she wasn't able to meet up again, I decided to leave early.  Instead of waiting until daylight, I packed up my car and was on the road by 0405.  Headed east on NY-11B and got on US-11 in Malone. The weather was clear and cold and there were strange lights to the north (Northern Lights?).  There was almost no traffic.  To pass the time (and keep myself awake), I listened to audiobooks for most of the drive.  Got off of US-11 on Old Military Highway and followed the familiar cut-off to US-11.  Otherwise, I followed that latter road all the way to Rouse's Point.  Google Maps gave me some interesting shortcuts in that town but I was eventually on US-2.  Used VT-78 to reach Swanton and, after a few attempts to find a gas station that would take my Irving card, I stopped for a fillup at Shell (0615).  A short time later, I was on I-89 and, from there, had a great drive (with no slow downs) all the way home.  Arrived at my condo by 0820 and unpacked my car.  Teleworking after that.  Eileen called within in hour, asking if I was still in town.  Nope.  Oh well - things can't always work perfectly when coordinating with busy people.  Still, I am glad I was able to be in position for something good - maybe I will have better luck next time...