Back in SSI- What We Have Learned.

This is the third time we have traveled coast to coast; Five years since the last journey. There have been lots of up and down the East Coast ventures, but they really don't compare to the I-10, I-20, I-40 and I-70. I-95 is a toll infested, hard ridden, pot holed distraction by comparison. Everyone hates "The 95".

This adventure was fairly unscripted. We wanted to see Wayne and Holly, Larry and Helene, Gordie and Dalonna, Brett and Mary, and Lynne and John. And we wanted to be open to a direction, whatever presented itself. We had no idea that the direction would be back East. But then, you don't know what you can't know, can you?

The pull from SSI was distinct. The ride across the I-10 was so spacious and amazing... long, but amazing. And we collected a list of things we had learned over the past month. Here, for your enjoyment and edification, is that list.

1.) Green is better than brown.

2.) It is possible to grow too old for the road.

3.) Warm is better than cold.

4.) You gotta laugh.

5.) Texas is frickin BIG.

6.) Gambling is a disease upon society.

7,) Thanksgiving can be done in 21 minutes

8.) Less stuff is better than more stuff.

9.) Joy is found in people and experiences... not things.

10.) Motel 6 really does leave the light on for you.

It was a good trip. Glad we're back...