I live in Ohio and my DH has family in Paintsville. It's a 5 hour drive from here, if we don't stop to eat, go to the flea market in Ashville or stop at Taco Bell in Louisa. LOL But we always stop there, not for Taco's it's just where you stop. Live is too short. Tell him your sorry that he won't be able to go, but it's important that you go and then pack your stuff and GO! And have a wonderful time. They may not be there next year.