Category Archives: Travel
Do you have a reservation?
Got to Enterprise on time. “Did you have a reservation?” Lady, I just figured this out 3 hours ago… They cars they have will barely fit a human being, let alone four rims with tires on them. You’ll have to … 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
The Latest Adventure
Here is my solution to the problem described in the last post: I will tow my UNREGISTERED non-operational project car behind my UNINSURED (everyone is closed this weekend) 1979 F150! I hope this is the right decision?!?! I have already received … Continue reading
The best laid plans of mice and men…
Well, my plan didn’t work. I have been here in Los Angeles for the entire week. No one wanted to buy my old 1979 F-150. The auto transport broker has been unable to find a truck to ship my project car. And, … Continue reading
