Wednesday, October 1, 2008

AZ ---> IA

I rode halfway across the country early this past August. The 3 day trip consisted of close to 24 hours of driving counting the 2 time zones I crossed. Although 2 months late, here are the highlights of the solo road trip:

Liberal, KS
- Think Odessa, TX from Friday Night Lights, only smaller scale and in south Kansas. The school, which won state titles in 1992, 1994, 1995, and 1997, presents a decent size stadium and proud tradition. A sign with the winning seasons and this years schedule greets visitors as they enter parking lot adjacent to the field - name Jerame Tuman Field. Tuman played at Michigan and was a member of the Super Bowl XL Champion Steelers.


- Home to Dorothy's House from the Wizard of Oz. Yes, this is true. Signs everywhere, pointing in the exact direction and location of the house. It was a little much. Called the Land of Oz. Yes, a little much.


Donut Shop in Guymon, Ok
- After receiving my morning sprinkle donut and coffee, the waitress told me to watch out for the sheriff,knowing he had been in the shop earlier that morning. She said, "He's got a hard-on for out-of-staters." Sure enough, 3 miles down the road a car with an Illinois license plate was pulled over. Thank god for the heads up.

People driving old cop cars
- Simply put, they suck. How I am suppose to set the cruise 20 mph over the speed limit when all sorts of characters are rollin' the interstate with converted old cop cars? Ridiculous. Horrible decision to buy one. Quit fucking with the American people.

Too many historic sites
- Couldn't see them all. Disappointed in myself.

Keystone Light Truck
- A Midwest and personal favorite. Truck read, "Keystone Light. . . Parties Happen." Awesome. Sums up life (especially if you're an alcoholic).

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