Midwest -> Moab March 24- April 2 2023

I'm physically at work but mentally checked out. I have been getting the trail maps on my phone sorted out though.

 

This morning I had to get a blood test done because my PSA number was high at my last physical. This has been on my mind for weeks. I don't need to get bad news just before leaving on this trip.
I just got a message from the doctor with my results.

PSA numbers were normal.

YES

 

NICE!

 

Glad to hear that, Dan. It wouldn't be good to have that mental distraction on the trail. Moab, baby. Alf has a full tank and everything is packed. I can relax for the rest of the day. Plan on heading out 6:00 am.

 

Safe Travels and we'll see you there!!!!

 

Thanks. I may or may not be exploring when you get to camp. If I am, I'll expect dinner to be ready upon my return.

 

Is there a time you would like that to happen? 5:00-6:00 later, earlier??? Let me know!

Edit: I might not get there until after dark because I can't run at mach 7... I'll feed ya when I see ya!

 

Speed limit on I-70 in Utah is 80. Our last trip out there I was doing 80 and a group of 5 4Runners blew past me at probably 90.

We'll stick together, you can set the pace. To a point if you can't do 70 then ummmm..... lol

 

I'll eat when I see ya.

 

Safe travels everyone. See you guys soon. Excited to get on the road. Cheers!!

 

Cheers safe travel to you also! See you Saturday morning.

 

Y'all have fun. I'd say don't do anything I wouldn't do, but that list has seen some changes in the last 40 years...

 

Truck is packed.
Got a 1/2 tank of gas, $ 2.57 in my pocket and a box of Pop Tarts

Moab or Bust

 

Loaded the Ice chest (that was pre chilled) with block ice and all the frozen stuff, dairy and eggs this evening. Tomorrow, come home from work take a shower, grab the diet coke, my meds and head out. Truck is full fuel and loaded. MOAB! Will wonder what I forgot about midnight...

 

Ready to go!

 

I told my wife not to get upset if I come home and the truck has a dent or 2. She wants to call the body shop and make an appointment now.

 

Funny, that's exactly where I went...

 

Mine is just finding some of the damage from last summer... Badges that tell a story. Not gonna fix them (yet) as I am sure more are yet to come...

 

There’s no cigarette lighter…

 

Went with the family last night to the Music Box Theater on Southport. It was fun watching the Blues Brothers on the big screen. Good crowd. Fun singing and reciting the lines. Great night.