Tuesday, January 27, 2009

South for the Winter

To whom it may concern:
I made it to Texas. After two days in the car with Jeff, I found myself in the land of Dairy Queen and Sonic. That's right, despite Maryland weather, I haven't had a blizzard or a proper slushy in years. During the trip, we found friendship, fate, and several other small towns. Quick thinking by the navigator (that's me) and even quicker driving by the driver (that's Jeff) led us to over shoot our reservation by a few hundred miles. We were planning to lodge in the mecca of music: Nashville, Tennesee. A different hotel was available a few hours closer to home so we went out on the road again.


Winter is the perfect time to go South. That's what I did. G 'Dub and I packed up and made our way back to our homes. For security reasons, we travelled separately. I arrived home just before Christmas but after Thanksgiving. That's right, I missed the big turkey day in Texas. Don't worry, though, I managed to catch up on my turkey sandwich quota. I have been eating well, cooking, and exploring the area restaurants. Occasionally, I even have a meal at one. I've seen numerous new restaurants and also have spotted many of their frequent customers. Not all food around here is unhealthy, but I try to avoid those restaurants. Once a week, I fire up some homemade meal for the family. It is good that someone likes my cooking because I'm not a big fan.

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