On the Road again

More Jack Kerouac than Willie Nelson. Which I think makes me sound much more cool.

We picked up the truck this morning, who we have deemed "Bess". She is a good truck, much better than last years. Plus this year, we have a car carrier instead of a tow dolly, which mean all four wheels are off the ground. However, disengaging the carrier was a beast, as it does weigh 1900 pounds... yes friends, an entire ton. Try getting that bitch back on. Although, I am sort of a badass, so we got it taken care of. Tomorrow morning, we board Maddy for the evening, pack up Bess, load the car onto the carrier, clean the apartment. Monday morning, we pick up Ms. Thang, and out of town we go. Many of you have been wondering the driving plan. As I've stated, we'll be taking the drive in 5 days, rather than 3 like last year. Since Augustana has so graciously supplied us with moving expenses, we decided not to kill ourselves this year. I will not be liveblogging the trip, but rather writing a big long entry when we return to the QC and get settled. Prepare yourselves. I'm sure there will be many pics and stories.

Here is the itinerary-

Monday- drive to and stop for the night in Reno, NV. Play slots and gorge at All-you-can-eat Lobster Buffet. Hope for celebrity sighting.

Tuesday- drive to and stop for the night in Salt Lake City, UT. Be glad we will never have to see the Bonneville Salt Flats again. See my long lost high school friend Matt Timion, who I haven't seen since 1994!

Wednesday- drive to and stop for the night in Cheyenne, WY. Be happy the mountains are no longer in my rearview, dinner and drinks with our friend Matt Nicol, who we haven't seen since our wedding.

Thursday- drive to and stop for the night in Omaha, NE. Being in the beef capital of the world, must find steakhouse.

Friday- finish up the last four hours to the QC, where we will be welcomed with lots of drinks on the patio at Govenor's, the best outdoor bar/eatery in the QC. Hope to finish with Whitey's Ice Cream.