THE DRIVE

Well, I am finally back online. It's not that I haven't had internet access, but more like I haven't had my camera, extra time, the right computer, etc. So, lots to update on....

Brian did a fantastic job packing up the majority of our house and getting it ready to be rented. The movers came on the 6th and one of them was old as the hills. They took FIVE hours to pack our stuff. Then we headed off to get Stef at the airport (Tim arrived earlier in the day) and went downtown for dinner with friends for one last time.

The drive started the next morning but we quickly were halted....snow storm caused I-80 to close from Laramie to Rock Springs in Wyoming....so what do you do when you're stuck in BFE? You eat at the Iron Skillet Truck Stop for 2 hours.....

We drove for about 11 hours that first day (plus the 2 hour delay in Laramie) and spent a luxurious night at the Red Lion Casino & Hotel. The hotel was pretty gross, but for less than 12 hours, it did the job. They are currently trying to rip me off, claiming we damaged the drapes, so I'm disputing the charge with Visa.
The next day was much lighter - only 8 hours of driving. Once we hit the California border, the roads were kinda bumpy and Riley got scared....soooooo over 30 minutes or so he gradually scooted his way into the front seat onto Stef's lap.....Oh, Riley you are 90 pounds and not a lap dog!

CO to CA Trip Top 5 Lessons
1. Mullets are THE haircut at lone gas stations in WY, UT and NV.
2. Sneezing while driving is dangerous and messy.
3. A 1 pound burger is not too big for Tim.
4. Brian's will not like my driving whether I'm going too fast or too slow.
5. Riley's Panting is annoying for 19 hours of driving.