Monthly Archives: September 2008
Trip statistics
If you’re interested… Miles driven: 9059 Gasoline consumed: 202.6 gallons Total fuel cost: $747 Mean gasoline price: $3.69 per gallon Highest gasoline price: $4.399 per gallon (Boonville, California) Lowest gasoline price: $3.359 per gallon (St. Louis, Missouri) Mean fuel economy: 44.8 miles … Continue reading
Day 30 and beyond: Gimme a break
I’d been on the road for a month, and it was the day before my grandmother’s birthday, so I was in a hurry to get home. I drove to Northwest Coffee and picked up some beans for home and a … Continue reading
Day 29: Almost there…
The Oklahoma State Fair was underway, and my motel was near the fairgrounds, so I chose to get out of town as quickly as possible, forgoing the promise of migas for breakfast at a local place I’d wanted to try. … Continue reading
Day 28: OK by U
The alarm sounded early, since my coffee date was earlier than I usually get moving. I got ready and found the Flying Star Cafe, the place Dana had suggested. I’d only seen a couple of older photos, but I was … Continue reading
Day 27: Truth Or Consequences
I couldn’t resist making a couple more Roadfood-recommended stops in Tucson before heading toward Albuquerque. First was Le Cave’s bakery, which has been operating since 1935. Strictly a pick-up-and-go kind of place, I bought a pumpkin empanada and a cinnamon … Continue reading
Day 26: Gotta get out of this place
Since Tucson was only a couple hours away, I took my time getting out of the hotel. I had a couple of stops I wanted to make (Bevmo again for more beer I can’t get at home, and somewhere for … Continue reading
Day 24: By the time I get to Phoenix
I awoke late, eager to get the hell out of Flagstaff. I made coffee, took a shower, and hit the road, stopping only for gas on the way out of town. It was a mere two hours and change to … Continue reading
Day 23: I know you’re gonna be grand
It’s a bit out of the way unless one is driving Route 66, but I felt compelled to visit Winslow, Arizona, the town name-checked in The Eagles’ “Take It Easy”. I hadn’t had lunch before leaving Flagstaff, but dialed in … Continue reading
Day 22: Arizona or Bust
When my alarm went off at 10, I scrambled to get my things together and get out by the hotel’s 11AM check-out time. I realize that I’m somewhat compulsive when it comes to gambling, and I lost a tiny bit … Continue reading