Casper has been loving vacation. He gets to sniff new places and leave his indelible "Manchester Mark" every stop we make. He even scared a cat from bushes today. I'd like to say he chased it, but I don't think he even knew it was in there…the fur wasn't standing up on his back!!
Some thoughts on the trip so far:
- I've been through 10 states, plus the District of Columbia in 60 hours. That is 20% of the country!!
- Do not take a "photo opp" of a Hell's Angels biker. They think it neither cute or whimsy!
- Remember NJ requires gas station attendants to pump your gas. Relax. Sit. Chill.
- "Sharting" is not fun when you have 400 more miles to go before you hit your destination. Be Prepared!!
- If traveling through VA, make sure you have a speedpass for tolls. If you only use it once in a lifetime, you will need to use it in VA. There are tolls just about every .5 mile. I think that is why you do not have to slow down going through with a speedpass; you haven't accelerated enough from the last toll plaza.
- If you are traveling with a dog, make sure he's big and willing to assume risk.
- Intentions of stopping by random sites along the way are great on paper. When you are in the car looking at a 500+ mile drive, after doing 1000+ already, somehow, they lose their significance.
- When a friend from an area tells you that a neighborhood is "sketchy", BELIEVE THEM!!
- HAVE A CONTINGENCY PLAN IF YOUR ATTEMPT TO LOCATE YOUR SUBJECT IS CONDITIONAL UPON WEATHER. I don't think Miss Nelle and Miss Alice will be walking in the rain. Monroeville will have rain clear through until Friday.
Be back later…Casper's watching "Lucy"; I'm off to bed.
G'night from Monroeville!
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