<p>You are crazy. But the law, society and history all make allotments for such. Carry on.</p>
<p>So, OP, Michigan State won and it was a great game. So tell us, did they drive back or stop and sleep? Are they going back for today’s game?</p>
<p>Option 3 is not a good one these days because of the prevalence of crime. Michael Jordan’s father was killed taking one of those rest stops. My friend’s husband wasn’t concerned about any of this either until last year when he pulled into a rest stop to catch a few winks and awakened to see some rough sorts at his car window. No telling what they were planning to do, but at that time of the night with no one else around, if they had gotten to him, he could have been in trouble if they were planning something wicked. Gave him a real scare. I would not take that kind of a chance. He has the opportunity to plan ahead right now to get a cheap reservation a couple hours away from the venue. Why risk this sort of venture?</p>
<p>CPT the game was last Friday. All said and done. Still wondering OP, how did it go?</p>
<p>All ended well. :)</p>
<p>Because my son was actually not feeling the best (but perked up for the game after sleeping most of the way to Indy) it was a no brainer to stop at a hotel. Husband scouted one out before they went - it was about 45 minutes- 1 hour away from the venue - enough time to get out, wind down and be ready to hit the sack. They stayed at a Best Western (I think) that was newer, clean and for under $70 they slept well and had a free breakfast in the morning (and were much more pleasant when they arrived home). </p>
<p>And YES, even a sweeter deal because they got to see our Spartans WIN!!! They also saw the Louisville/Arizona game…unbelievable crowds! </p>
<p>Husband had to work today and son is still recovering from a cough as well as a pile of homework, so he is watching the game from the comfort of our living room today!!!</p>
<p>YEAH!!! All is well that end’s well. And today’s game is close!!! My husband is from Madison, IN, having moved there as a child from Louisville. So I am afraid I am rooting for the Cardinals. But I will smile for you if MState wins!!</p>
<p>abasket - Glad your H and S had a wonderful time, and hope your son feels better. Just watched Michigan St beat Louisville. If our beloved Jayhawks had to lose, we are glad it was to a team who made it into the Final Four! Congrats!!</p>
<p>abasket–I’m glad they had such a great time. I didn’t notice this post until today or would have suggested a few possibilties for hotels near 69. </p>
<p>I too voted for #2-- when it comes to #3 I always think about Michael Jordan’s father. Wasn’t he sleeping at a rest stop when he was murdered? I’m a bit silly about it, and won’t stop at a rest area period if I’m alone.</p>
<p>Thanks all…good to know that so many of you are compassionate…! </p>
<p>On to the final four!!! (doubt if they would get tickets to that - although I did enter a contest at work to win a pair of tickets - but IF they do - Detroit is only an hour away! 
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<p>They won! Maybe your H and S can somehow make it to Detroit!! Wow–a Michgan team playing in the final four in Detroit. Sweet!</p>
<p>Remnids me of when my brother was chased by airport security when he was trying to sleep in the bushes at the airport when he was visiting different locations where he was applying in different cities for medical residencies. We all scolded him because he could have been harmed or worse by either homeless, criminal elements of law enforcement types & this was before 9/11. When I have anything to say about it, my kids do NOT try rest areas or bushes to avoid renting lodging. </p>
<p>D asked about renting an inexpensive place for Spring Break in Boston & I told her to sleep with friends in the dorm floor instead–much safer! The risks these days with so many crazies out there really make it important for all of us & our kids to make good & safe choices.</p>
<p>Too bad I didn’t see your post earlier. My husband went to those games and had a hotel room in Indy that night and I would have insisted he take in your husband and son. Of course, he would be calling me crazy for suggesting it. He doesn’t know what nice people I’ve met on this forum! Glad it all worked out and hope you get tickets for next weekend.
Go Spartans!</p>
<p>I would choose number 2, because I consider myself a rational person:) That being said…I think there is something to be said for letting the guys do something kinda stupid, just because. Its a memory they will never forget…as scary as it is to us (moms) its probably ok, this one time. I would go for letting a memory happne, that couldn’t be duplicated! Lifes short…kids don’t forget these times.</p>
<p>Along the lines of the OP…</p>
<p>H just called from airport satellite lot. Car is stuck in mud. He rented a car to take S back to college this AM. First S locked all the doors of the car with the keys in it. H had to call roadside assistance of our insurer to get keys out of car and move it to this lot. Then drove 3 hrs there and 3 hrs back. When he got back, discovered lot had become mudhole in ceaseless rain. Having already used GEICO once today, he needed the AAA number so he could use them to pull him out of the mud. </p>
<p>I’m wondering when, if ever, he will get home!</p>
<p>Poor guy…!!!</p>
<p>Toledo - wow, what a small world!!! Is your husband a Spartan fan? My husband attended MSU, thus we all are Spartans! They had a great time and it sounds like it was an energetic crowd…</p>
<p>Glad at least one Big Ten school made it that far. Last Sunday I drove son and two local friends who care more about BB than he does back to Madison during the UW loss- there was no way I was going to delay the trip (and my drive back home alone)- we got to son’s apt just in time for them to see the final minutes (it was close- we had to wait for a train! when we were almost there- at least it was only 2 cars). BB is much easier to watch on TV than listen to on the radio I learned, unlike football. I would have voted for #2.</p>