HockeyDude!: THE HOME STRETCH!!!

[memphis]

Have you ever road tripped across America before? Most of the best scenery is in the Western part of the country. Your image didn't load properly on my computer, but I assume if you're passing through Utah and Kansas that you will be taking I-70 across Colorado. The Rockies end just before Denver and it's an endless stink of prairie after that point. Enjoy the mountains while you have them. The middle of the country is unbearable. Good luck to you. I once rode Greyhound from Richmond, VA to Memphis and that was more than enough bus for one lifetime.

[memphis]

Do you get a chance to stay the night, shower, change clothes, etc at any point? You're going to be in rough shape if not. That trip has to be about 5 days by bus.

[memphis]

I wish you the best. I know the Navy wasn't working out and you'll be glad to be home, so you'll have that to look forward to. Any plans for once you get back? I know of a great opportunity for unlimited income at a vaccuum cleaning company. Just PM me your Social Security and bank account numbers and I can you all set up.

[memphis]

If I remember correctly from my last trip out that way, it takes about 3 hours to cross San Bernardino County on I-15.

[memphis]

The leg between Grand Junction and Denver is the best. The Rockies end VERY abruptly. Once you hit Denver, it's all over.

[memphis]

Most of the people live on the Eastern side of KS anyway. Looking forward to a Hockey/J-Mann photo in the morning.

[memphis]

On the topic of Kansas (and Nebraska too), I have to say that the tourism people out there are extremely resourceful, despite having almost nothing to work with. Lots of people pass through, and Kansans, trying to get people to stop and drop a few dollars have thought of a million kitchy tourist things for people do along the way. Come see the world's largest ball of twine. Seriously. http://www.kansastravel.org/balloftwine.htm