Thanks everyone! I appreciate your positive input. I really do want to go.

Tauren - yup, the thought of being in labour in a car for 2 hours is not pleasant!
Sounds like our first labours were similar -my first and 2nd contractions were 4 minutes apart and only got closer from there! But I will just have to manage in the car. And, I figure, I can always go to the local hospital if really needed (can't I?).

I think the main thing stopping me is the thought of having baby up there or on the way to the hospital and having everyone going "aren't you stupid for travelling at 38 weeks!". But seeing as most of you don't think it is stupid, then maybe people won't think that...