Departure creeps closer ...
Roughly two days left. I'm getting excited. I've started to try and pack everything early to avoid that last minute rush.

You know, it really is hard to try and pack a decent amount of clothes, extra shoes, the camera, a jacket and those 'personal necessities' in one suitcase and a carry-on for a ten day trip. And the laptop takes up my second carry-on bag. But I think I've got it under control. I will pack less shirts and count on hitting a laundromat about halfway home. And you can't rule out an 'I Survived Route 66' or 'The Grand Canyon: America's Most Famous Hole In The Ground' t-shirt. That will free up some room for the camera's tripod.

I'm sure my folks will love that one.

Seven days and counting ...
A week to go. Time is moving fast. I'm looking forward to this trip. Fly to California, rent a car, drive back. Most people think I'm crazy. Maybe so, but I'm doing something that I will remember for the rest of my life.

It's funny, but it always seems that the weeks leading up to a vacation are always extrememly busy at work and around the house. You've go to get things packed and make sure that everything is taken care of before you leave. And you've got to make sure that your co-workers can keep your stuff from going to pieces while you're away. Sometimes I think it takes so much work to get away from work that unless you're doing something big it almost doesn't seem worth it. But hey, you are getting away from it all. So a little extra effort in preparation for your absence makes it all worthwhile, right?

Route 66, I will see you soon.

12 days to go ...
Well, departure is only 12 days off. Time sure moves. But I have to confess that I have one worry. I may have a financial 'something' happen that prevents me from leaving. We'll see what happens. In the meantime I'm counting the days until I leave!

Route 66 Bound
Well, the time has almost come. Soon I will be taking a little road trip. I'm gonna drive down Route 66. I'll be leaving on October 15 and run the road until about October 24.

I'm so excited. I just can't hide it. I'm leaving on a jet plane. Then I'm gonna head out on the highway.

I'll fly to LA and then drive as much of the old road back as I can. I'll keep you posted on the countdown and the trip.

Seeya!