This might be my busiest day off ever. It began Thursday night with DC United’s home playoff game. Sadly, they lost the 2-game series by a goal, and their season is over, however it was not for lack of screaming my lungs off and cursing like a madman. Yes, I was in the crazy Barra Brava section 136 again, inhaling smoke bombs and dripping with beer thrown in the air after DC’s two come-from-behind goals in the second half. My friend said his friend saw us on the ESPN2 broadcast, however I accidently deleted my recording of the game!
8am Friday – windshield replaced for $77 less than the previous time, in half the time, and according to the guys, with far better workmanship (the previous replacement sounded like it was a botched surgery to the trained eye)
9am – cancel cable TV/internet and corporate credit card
10am – physical therapy
12pm – sell snowboard bag for $20
12pm – 4pm – pay AirTreks for my first few flights (Dept Nov 30 – NYC to Tahiti to New Zealand to Australia to Bali), get exterior of car detailed, laundry, pack
4pm – photograph exterior of car for advertisements
5pm – 12am – finish packing, drop some stuff off at parent’s house
Bedtime – mentally prepare for driving the big-ass 14′ Uhaul Saturday to 3 different locations in northern Virginia, and pinch myself to ensure this is all really happening!
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Ok, so when you’re driving the U-haul, the trick is to use the mirrors. I worked for U-haul in Redlands, CA for a while and they made me drive the 18 footers. It’s scary at first but you can do it. Besides, you’re so big and with the huge paintings on the side of the van everyone knows you don’t know what you’re doing so they get out of the way.
GOOD LUCK!
I went with the 14′ truck, and while driving it, the thing felt like a giant death trap. Each time I’d get out, I’d think it looked tiny though. Luckily, my movers were tailing me most of the time, however there were two close calls. One was a person who was trying to get by me even though they must’ve known my lane was about to end in about 100 feet. We honked at each other, and guess who won? ;)
The other was my missing the person on the right side as they were in my blind spot and the mirrors weren’t positioned in the best way to see along that side. I made it though – driving the thing in northern Virginia traffic was an adventure in itself.
Ok, so when you’re driving the U-haul, the trick is to use the mirrors. I worked for U-haul in Redlands, CA for a while and they made me drive the 18 footers. It’s scary at first but you can do it. Besides, you’re so big and with the huge paintings on the side of the van everyone knows you don’t know what you’re doing so they get out of the way.
GOOD LUCK!
I went with the 14′ truck, and while driving it, the thing felt like a giant death trap. Each time I’d get out, I’d think it looked tiny though. Luckily, my movers were tailing me most of the time, however there were two close calls. One was a person who was trying to get by me even though they must’ve known my lane was about to end in about 100 feet. We honked at each other, and guess who won? ;)
The other was my missing the person on the right side as they were in my blind spot and the mirrors weren’t positioned in the best way to see along that side. I made it though – driving the thing in northern Virginia traffic was an adventure in itself.
Such an adventurous blog too! If you don’t mind me asking though, do you also do sensual escapades as well? (Ok, I’m trying not to be too blunt here) I’m just curious with all those backpacking trips and all…
Well this question is a first…
Besides a walk through Amsterdam’s red light district (like every other tourist), I tend to have plenty of other things occupying my time. It’d be nice to have a romance along the way though – a year or more is a long time!
Such an adventurous blog too! If you don’t mind me asking though, do you also do sensual escapades as well? (Ok, I’m trying not to be too blunt here) I’m just curious with all those backpacking trips and all…
Well this question is a first…
Besides a walk through Amsterdam’s red light district (like every other tourist), I tend to have plenty of other things occupying my time. It’d be nice to have a romance along the way though – a year or more is a long time!