Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Two Ways to Travel by Car

The Jeff Way

500 mile trip

Gas up the night before, hit the highway at 7:30 a.m. to beat morning traffic, average 80 mph, 1 quick stop for gas ¾ of the way there, texting and emailing and calling while driving.  Arrive at 4:00 p.m.


The Greg Way

500 mile trip from Plano to McAllen

Go to QT in Plano for gas, coffee and a blueberry muffin that morning

Stop in Waxahachie for a bathroom break (1 hour in).  Note that it is a Greyhound bus stop and notice the  interesting travelling people waiting at some tables out from for the bus.  Wonder where they are going.

1.5 hours later – Stop at Bell County Rest Area

1 hour later – stop in New Braunfels for lunch at Mama Fu’s Asian House.  Get the lunch special chicken bowl with the edamame side.  45 min stop.

1 hour later – after going the long way through San Antonio.  Stop for gas and then for  an iced cafĂ© mocha at Starbucks.  Check email and return calls.  1 hour layover.

1 hour later – stop at Live Oak County Rest Area

1.5 hours later – stop at Falfurrias Dairy Queen for an ice cream break.  15 minute stop.  Check Twitter feed.

Home 6:30 p.m.


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