3/3/09

Post 1 - Since I decided to take the year off and fart around, I thought it'd be a good idea to document the thing. Thank you ---------- for laying me off and providing me with this opportunity. Well, I got the OK from the knee surgeon to start traveling yesterday. She said to go and enjoy, but walk with the cane in case I need to lean on it or whack anybody who gets in my way. Left Atlanta at about 10:00am and headed down I75. Did not encounter any Johnnies until after the Florida line.

Arrived at hotel, called from the parking lot and got a good rate with Sam's membership. Turns out you can get into Epcot center for free if you sit thru a presentation of some resort or another. Didn't feel the knee was up to it, so I punted.

Notables from the road:

• The Google street view guy. Ever wanted to see what Google uses to record the street views? Here's a picture. I don't know if he was recording... He was averaging 80mph all the time I was behind him. If he was, you'll see my mug from the north end of the Florida Turnpike to the toll plaza. Yea, I tailed him and made faces at the camera.

• Gourmet burger + onion rings - $4.00 - Near Tifton, GA
  
• I swear these clouds were Pink
  
• Listening to: Peace Kills by P.J. O'Rourke.
• Livestock breakdown – those that have traveled with me know what this is. The rest of you, ask if you're confused. Left – 297 including horses and goats (bonus) Right – 284 including horses, sheep (no bonus) and 2 salt licks. I make the rules
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Better layout to follow as I figure this out.