She wants to go on a simple road trip to Savannah with me.. Cool. I wont consider it a date just yet. She is not married, no pictures in her house, no ring ( no I didnt ask)
From what you've shared, she's interested: coming over, longer chats, invite to her family's NYE party, trip to Savannah. Seems to me you're playing coy with the "not a date yet" comments…
I will take it slow. I like her. She is about same age as myself, smart, and is self sufficient financially etc.