Dear Abby: My 82-year-old dad wants to drive 2,000 miles alone — am I watching a disaster unfold?

An anxious daughter is concerned about her 82-year-old father's intention to undertake a 2,000-mile solo cross-country road trip. She fears he might depart without notifying anyone. In response, Dear Abby advises the daughter to assist her father in planning the journey rather than attempting to prevent him from going. The focus is on facilitating a safe trip for the elderly man who is determined to complete his solo travel goal despite his daughter's worries.