I did not meet the mission parameters, so I failed.

It was wishful thinking, to start with.

I was forced by Hurricanes past, to take a more circuitous route. Both lanes of I-40 east are still gone, which meant we had to take the “old” road across the mountains (or sit still in one lane of uphill traffic for an hour). Beautiful drive, but slow. At least we were moving. Also, my 8:00 pm curfew on liquid consumption the night before was ineffective (ignored); I guess, when you must go, you must go. I can’t argue that, but why would I?

Three stops…two for bladder maintenance, and one for gas. I couldn’t make it on one tank, but I was booking it all the same. It was close, yet she (my wife) refused to use the bucket.

Anyway, we made it safe in 5 hours and 50 minutes, which means I owe Velociman a sawbuck.

I swear if I-40 E was a clean shot…I could do it easy.