The Problem With this Country

Is that it is too goddamned big! I spent my weekend doing my part to help bring the city back by increasing its population by one Menckles and one giant kitty. Below is our two day 1200 mile route from Baltimore to New Orleans in a giant yellow Penske truck.

Saturday: Baltimore to Nashville


Sunday: Nashville to New Orleans



As always, it's strange being out of contact with home. For example, Saturday morning while wandering into a gas station in Catonsville, MD I happened to glance at a newspaper where a box above the masthead read, "Texans reach deal with Mario Williams" After more than a few seconds my non-caffeinated brain finally snapped into action and shouted, "My God do you know what this means? One of the most hyped prospects in the history of football is now doomed to certain comically spectacular failure in the NFL!" What great fortune! Yet another sure sign of recovery. We're back to ruining football players. The entertainment possibilities are endless.. I mean Ashley squeezed two killer headlines into one post and the guy hasn't even fumbled once yet! I must say the young coach Payton has indeed brought an intriguing strategy on board. If our first two draft picks and current roster are any indication, he is planning to run a wishbone offense and a fearsome nine-safety alignment on defense. Season tickets on sale now!

Update (Travel Envy Note): Not to be outdone, Daisy is moving 2100 miles across the country this weekend. When last we spoke she had made it as far as Rawlins, Wyoming... after likely being chased out of Cheyenne for indecency.