I left home on New Year's Eve, with the first stop being Atlantic City. Ringing in 2008 at the Borgata was a blast, although I had my butt parked at a poker table for the entire night. I didn't win any money, but I managed to make $100 last two whole days. I left Atlantic City on January 2nd, and drove the 7 hours to Durham, NC. The time flew by. It's a good sign that I didn't get restless at all during the trip down here, especially since I've got a lot more driving to do before this whole trip is all over. The GPS system I got for Christmas (thanks Mom & Dad) turned out to be extremely useful. It showed me a quicker way to get around D.C., and helped me find my way back to the highway when I stopped for lunch. Some interesting sights on the way down here: a Jeep with the Jolly Roger on the wheel cover, and a license plate that read, "AARRR," as well as an old couple driving with a cardboard box caught in their car's grill. The Starbuck's gift card I got from Sharon & Michael helped keep me alert, and Margarita's gas card kept the car running. I'm here at Carla & Hadley's, and will be here until sometime next week. I'll post again soon.
