Colorful Colorado!

 Having successfully escaped the clutches of Nebraska, I've safely arrived in Denver for the evening. I plan on dodging as much of the road construction tomorrow and seeing what this city has to offer. For tonight, though, I'll be getting some sleep and waking up fresh after 16 hours on the road. So, for now, just rest assured that I made it and will be back on the road tomorrow afternoon. You'll have to keep up with this crazy old blog to see what road I'll be taking (thanks to a suggestion from a friend and his fiance). Enjoy your evenings, folks!

Greetings from the West Coast...of Iowa...and beyond!

Well, as much as I kicked and screamed saying I wouldn't be going through this place, I have succumbed to the draw of Nebraska's expedited path. As I sit here in Abe-town (Lincoln, that is), I'm thinking this journey that started at 6 AM this morning was one that will be meaningful. Some of you might be wondering, "Why did you give in? Why Nebraska?" Well, suffice it to say, there is more to travel than simply going. Yes, that is the main reason to go, but without at least someone on the trip to see, it isn't as enjoyable. So, just think of this as an "Advance to Go" card for my Arizona and New Mexico friends so they can see me for another day!

While my parking meter ticks away and my video files download to my computer, I'm sitting in, of all places, a cafe with WiFi access. Expect a picture to accompany this post when I stop for the evening, as well as a new blog entry (with philosophical reflections as well). I also was told to take a particular route as I make way way west. Apparently it is scenic and filled with amazing sights to behold. Stay tuned as the Battlecruiser coasts like the couch it is across the Great Plains into the Rockies!

"Not equipped with shields? Well, then, buckle up!"

The taillights will be all that you see on Tuesday now that the Battlecruiser is operational. After a good wash and wax this afternoon, she is ready for the voyage ahead. Speaking of which, the route has been changed several times since first announcing it. Follow along as the trek crosses the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and much more to see where the road leads.

Staying with the travel theme, check out the story of a workplace friend of mine as she student teaches in Costa Rica. Check out her blog, ¡Pura Vida! See you all in a few weeks!

A clean bill of health

With the addition of new pads and rotors all the way around, and a fresh batch of Royal Purple in it, the Battlecruiser is fully operational. There is also an additional tool that will be tagging along on the trip next Tuesday (thank you Harbor Freight). I think it will work quite nicely. I've already tested it as a fender-cam and a hood-cam, so hopefully the shots will come out awesome. It proves that with a little ingenuity, anyone can create!

In other news, the route may have reverted back to the original plan, but then again, it may change between now and Monday night. I'll keep you all posted on other happenings as they develop.

10 in 11? 12 in 11? Who knows?!

Over the next week, I'll be hammering out the final details of my trek across this great country of ours. Up until this morning I was happy with where I wanted to go. I had the route all planned out, the stops I was going to make, and pretty much knew the roads I was going to take.

Well, this afternoon I sat down (having nothing else to do but attend a concert tonight), and began to realize my route was pretty uneventful. I'm not entirely scrapping my old route, just perhaps making some minor adjustments.

 As the week progresses, you can expect some updates on the maintenance of the Battlecruiser (I really need to come up with a more elegant name), and maybe even some teaser footage of the webisodes to come. Stay frosty!

11 States in 11 Days

In just under three weeks I will be venturing on an eleven day journey. There will be plenty of sights to see and photographic/videographic evidence as well. This will definitely be just what I need before starting my Fall semester.


Stay tuned for the trip updates!