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May 02, 2005
Day 2 Arkansas/MIssori/Illinois
Hi! We're on the road for our 2nd day! We made it to Memphis, AR at 10:30pm last night with very few mishaps (after we leave Austin that is). We are currently driving on a construction filled interstate road. I'm supposed to be watching out for the Mississippi River so we can take a picture. Seymen has only seen it in the movies, so he wanted to see it for real. We're supposed to cross it when we leave Missori.
We just stopped in Hayti, Missori and bought gas (and try #2 on peppered beef jerky --which was another failure)...and let me tell you! It was so cheap! $1.95!! Seymen suggested that we buy gas cans and attach them to the side of the car so we can make sure of the cheap gas :-)
Anyway, the drive is going really well. Seymen won't let me drive (is my driving THAT bad??) but I think it's because he doesn't want to sit here and be bored out of his mind...like me...I'm sitting here plotting how I can access my rolly suitcase in my truck, that I so smartly packed so that I cannot take it out without emptying half of my trunk. Unfortuantely, I forgot that the rest of the country (outside of Texas) is FREEZING cold, so I need to get into my bag to get my coat. Oh yeah, and a pair of nice jeans since we're going to a nice hotel...I don't think my sweat pants (compliments of Chrissy from U. Buffalo) or my favorite ripped jeans will do for the Drake. Ohh well...I have 6 hours to figure it out :-)
Anyway, the plan for tonight is to go shopping and then out to dinner, hopefully meeting up with Vir :-) Supposedly he lives 5 minutes from the Miracle Mile...I'm so excited to see him!!! It's been forever.
OK, I have to go pay attention now. I think we're getting closer to a state line soon. Byeee!!!
Posted by beth at May 2, 2005 12:30 PM