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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Screw You Troy Ruckman: Lessons Learned From The Road

We've made it! As the trip to White Castle has finally been realized, we figured we would put together a list of what we learned driving through America:
1. Despite recent advancements in technology (i.e. iphones, gps), bring an atlas. Also, when using any of the above, make sure the owner knows how to actually read it.

2. Always travel with a foodie, you’re guaranteed good food at every stop.

3. When driving on the highway in the State of Washington, it is illegal to drive in the left lane unless passing.

4. No matter how tempting, it is probably not a good idea to touch the buffalo.
5. Check the weather before you camp. Never wear a sweatshirt and shorts when sleeping in a tent and it is 35 degrees outside. Broader yet, never sleep in a tent when it is 35 degrees outside.

6. Bacon is the single most versatile campfire cooking ingredient. Do not go camping without a pan and bacon.
7. Laundry that costs $120 in the Radisson Park Minneapolis Hotel comes out the same as $12.00 laundry at an Asian-owned dry cleaner.

8. Always check the distance between your destinations. Despite what ESPN reporters say, Cleveland is not right next door to Chicago.

9. Fix your air conditioning before entering the 100% humidity of the east.

10. They play at a casino for a reason.
11. M.I.A. has always been, and always will be, weird.

12. A Manhattan is always better when it costs $15 and is sipped in Manhattan.
13. Do not stop in Newark. For anything.

14. Prisons are actually some of the more interesting museums you can visit.
15. Based on what you learn there, never actually go to prison.

16. Do not buy too many souvenirs; just get the free stuff (beer from tours, traitor jerseys from trash, food from waitresses).

17. Racism has no place in this world, but especially not when it comes to sandwiches. Shame on you Gino.

18. Spread your friends out geographically. At least the ones with guest rooms.

19. No matter what your friend Troy Ruckman says, the car will always make it across the country.

20. Enjoy the ride.

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