Having lived next to the Sierras, I expected to see a few "snow tires and chains required" signs here and there on our winter drive. But what I didn't expect to see were all the other signs that appeared in Wyoming:
"Warning: High Winds next 8 Miles" (There were about four of these all in a row, so I wondered why they didn't have just one sign warning about high winds over the next 32 miles.)
"40+ mph Winds"
"Chains Required When Flashing"
"I-80 Closed When Flashing - All Vehicles Must Exit"
"Interstate Highway Closed When Flashing - Exit Now."
Note that there were no signs of this type in any of the other states. All I can say is, if you are driving, STEER CLEAR of Wyoming.
2. Trying to draft off the large trailer in front of you doesn't work in the winter.
Let's just say that I was hoping to increase my Honda's fuel economy, but the amount of ice and sand on the road made it perilous for my windshield.
3. Moving mix CDs are best when made by friends and not oneself.
Thanks for my best friend Kristen and Ian's cousin Ben, we had three new CDs of moving music to listen to on the 25-hour drive. I also had made myself a moving mix, but I could only listen to it once for enjoyment, instead of the suspense, novelty, AND enjoyment that are available when listening to an unknown CD.
glad you guys are safe in Iowa - and that you liked the music =) i know how much I appreciated some spontaneity (sp?) when my dad and I drove across the country in 07 - which songs made you laugh or sing along to the most?
ReplyDeleteSo the question is was Wyoming REALLY dangerous or is it simply governed by an over-cautious nanny-state?
ReplyDeleteand by the way "Thesst" is your brother, Joe.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Ben... There were so many songs that were so appropriate! I really liked the "One Headlight" song, and there were some others that are new favorites but I still don't know their names. Of course, I loved "On the Road Again" and "I've Been Everywhere" and the one about coming home next year. I did laugh out loud at the comedian, "The Office" theme song, and the dance song from Napoleon Dynamite, because that's pretty much my favorite part of the movie. And obviously, Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" is always a good time.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Thesst... (by the name, I figured it was one of my brothers) I am not sure. Because obviously Ian and I made it out alive, so this would indicate that Wyoming is not as dangerous as the Man would have you believe. But it also could have been that we were not in Wyoming during its most dangerous weather.
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