The Trip Itenerary

For those of you who are interested, here is the schedule of events for this little road trip I'm taking.

Saturday, Aug. 23 - Wells to Fort Morgan, Colo.
Highlights - nothing on the road. Anybody who has ever driven through Utah and Wyoming understand it's about as exciting dyslexia. We are, however, staying with my mom's Aunt Norma and Uncle John's farm in Fort Morgan. Should be a good time.

Sunday, Aug. 24 - Fort Morgan to Garden City, KS.
Highlights - My mom grew up in rural Colorado before moving with my grandparents to Wells in high school (a decision that infinitely helped my coming into existence) and she hasn't been back in almost 20 years, so a big part of the reason we're going on this route is so that she can visit family and see where she grew up. So we're going to spend part of the day catching up with Norma and John and the go tour the metropolis of Stratton, Colo., where my mom lived until she was 16. Then it's all corn fields and small towns to the GC.

Monday, Aug. 25 - GC to Duncan, Okla.
My mom's sister Shelly lives in Duncan and we only see them about once every two years. We're visiting them.

Tuesday, Aug. 26 - Chilling in Duncan
We'll be catching up with Aunt Shelly, Uncle Robert and kids while mom recharges for the second half of the trip.

Wednesday, Aug. 27 - Duncan to New Orleans
After a year and a half, Garrett will make his triumphant return to the Big Easy. Screw Texas, this day is all about getting back to the Deep South.

Thursday, Aug. 28 - running amock in New Orleans
Will we go on a boat tour of the bayou, check out NO's beautiful cemetaries, or just explore the French Quarter? Nobody can be sure, but one thing is certain. Garrett will be drunk on Bourbon Street, possibly riding the mechanical bull at the Bourbon Cowboy in his underwear, come Thursday night.

Friday, Aug. 29 - NO to Jacksonville
As the trip nears it's end, we'll cruise along the Gulf, check out Biloxi, where my dad spent time in the Air Force, before arriving in the pissing rain of Jacksonville. Depending on the water level, I may or may not commence alligator wrestling training on this night.

Saturday, Aug. 30 - Jack to Miami
Finally, after eight months of anticipation, I'll get to Miami, where I'll be spending the next 12 weeks. We're staying on South Beach one night before I move into my place, So I'll be getting acquainted with my new home and hopefully taking in some of the scant beachwear.

Also, if anybody wants to visit let me know so I can clear it with the woman I'm living with. I'm also taking applications from anybody who would like to accompany me on what should be an awesome cross-country roadtrip home the week before Thanksgiving.


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