The Hard Way

Man, ain't NOTHIN easy. After 6 more uneasy hours, I think our collective patience ran out. The RV couldn't be fixed in time, so we loaded in the truck and hit the road. So much for the best laid plans.

On the flip side, it's good to finally be underway, and have a few miles of pavement out of the way. One more time, things don't work out the way I planned them, but the alternative isn't all bad.... so far. As a little treat from me to you, here's a wonderful panoramic view from what must be the very highest point in southwestern Minnesota. I mean, you can see for a half mile or more....



As promised, it's time to meet the Road Rash Crew.




"Dude": Master of stating the obvious, and just plain being cool. He has officially declared South Dakota as "pretty good" - don't even try to argue that...



"Sunshine": Yeah, that's right. Bringing you your daily dose of joyful delight since 2003. She knows most of the words to the "National American University" jingle, and is happy to sing them to you as often as she pleases - usually in repeated sets of 20's. Just try and stop her... seriously - somebody stop her. I can't stand that song.



"The Boss": 'Nuff said. What I sez goes... unless somebody else says something different, and then we can dialog. Better ask somebody...




"Moms": "Did you eat all your vegetables? I'm only eating ice cream because the baby wants it."

I guess I missed the memo on that.

Speaking of which:



I think this is what they call an "artist's rendering". Can't wait...

Only 5 days until I meet my mother. I'm starting to get nervous on what I should say. Any ideas? I'm thinking of leading by asking to borrow some money. By the number of people hittin me up for a handout lately, its the best way to meet people these days.

... just a thought...