The Big Move

As many of you know, I have been talking about moving out of New England for many years and now it finally looks like it is the right time to head West. I've already got the "essentials" packed and am thoroughly impressed that I was able to cram so much stuff into such a small car. I'll have to post some pictures and a list of items so that you can see what I'm talking about.

Anyways, the real adventure starts on Monday morning when I ease the fully loaded car on to the open road. This will mark the beginning of a 2,535 mile road trip that is scheduled to take 5 days. I know that I can make it out to New Mexico in 3 days but I wanted to make a few stops along the way to visit with friends and family.


The first stop will be in Middletown, CT to spend a couple of hours with Peter and Lys. Then it is off to Trumbull, CT to say good-bye to Brian who happens to be a fellow track junkie. I still haven't figured out how I'm going to scratch that itch once I get settled in Albuquerque but I am going to have a little fun on the ride down.

If all goes as planned I should get a chance to drive the "Tail of the Dragon" on Tuesday. This is a very special stretch of road for driving enthusiasts as it has 313 turns within 11 miles! The Miata was made for just this occasion but it should be little interesting with a full load. I may just have to empty the car at a hotel before I take it for a spin. ;)

I'd suggest checking in from time to time because you never know what misadventures may happen along the way. Past trips have left an indelible mark on my memory and I can still vividly remember:

• Riding with a sales rep who had mastered the art of multi-tasking. I was absolutely floored when I watched him drive a mini van at 85+ mph with one knee, while talking on a cell phone, taking notes, not watching the road, and some how not killing anyone. I think this guy could give Michael Schumacher a run for his money if he was only focused on driving.
  
• Then who can ever forget having to carry around a stinky one legged old man at Walmart. That cloying stench still clogs my nostrils when I think about it. Whew! I guess no good deed goes unpunished.
  
• Oh and there was that time when I had to kill time with a couple of strangers at the airport and one of them happened to be a sex therapist. I learned a few things that day that I really didn't need to know but they had me laughing so hard that I was in tears.