Category Archives: The Trip
One of the secrets to my success
One of the principles of success is to plan your day. Here are my plans for tomorrow… As if driving 110 miles to buy a cell phone today wasn’t enough, tomorrow I am going to drive 117 miles to RENT … Continue reading
Foiled Again!!!
I don’t give up easily. There has to be a way to avoid that drive…Aha! I’ve got it! My oldest daughter lives in Dallas. If she could pick it up and ship it to me since she is only an … Continue reading
The Saga Continues
Here is the latest status on Ray-Ray’s Big Adventure… The shop that came and towed my car has a very good reputation. (good news) The T-Bird’s custom suspension looks like it is completely unharmed. If that ends up being true, … Continue reading
In the Middle of Nowhere…Really
Today, I drove 117 miles to Amarillo. Why, you ask? The answer should be perfectly obvious: BECAUSE THAT IS THE NEAREST AT&T Wireless store! Do you understand what I just said? I drove 234 miles roundtrip… TO BUY A CELL … Continue reading
Surprise vacation in the middle of nowhere
Well, I checked into the Micotel Inn in Tucumcari (Sean Hannity recommends it). They have wireless Internet and FREE LONG DISTANCE calls (I was able to finish communicating with my wife!). I turned on the TV and discovered that all … Continue reading
I shouldn’t have asked
As I went to tell my wife the news, I discovered that the phone that I bought yesterday morning to replace my Cingular 8525 was dead! This cannot be happening! I unhooked the car and drove into town. A young clerk … Continue reading
Houston, we have a problem!
I left Albuquerque this morning and resumed the eastward trek. Nearly three hours later, I was 10 miles west of Tucumcari when the something felt strange with the T-Bird. I slowed down… nothing… then a strange pull. I immediately pulled … Continue reading
Funky Weather
I was sweating as I walked with a gas can on the CA/AZ border. Now, I am in Flagstaff and the locals say that it might snow!
You’ve Got to be Kidding Me
Well, I slept well at the “Cars” gas station. I resumed my great escape from CA at 5:00. Gas prices in Needles, CA are ridiculous! $4.39 per gallon! Exit 9 in AZ was only 21 miles away. My fuel gauge … Continue reading
I’m in a cartoon, er, a movie!
After driving for three hours, I had to find a place to rest in my truck. Just too tired! Can’t risk towing a car in this condition. I pulled off of the I-40 in Newberry Springs, CA on “Historical Route 66”. … Continue reading
