I like to drive

If you know me, you know know I like cars. Cars are awesome. Driving is awesome. Driving awesome cars is awesome squared.  As you read this I'll likely be driving. In fact I am driving as you read this. I scheduled it that way. Blogging while driving is probably a no-no. I mean you can't drive while on a cell phone or texting, but they never said I couldn't use a laptop with wireless card and post on the open road. Hopefully nothing occurs that would cause me to not be driving while you read this. I'm actually heading "home" to Riverside. Riverside will still be my "home" for the time being until I establish a home of my own. Back to driving. I always choose to drive when presented the option.  It's not that I don't trust my friend's driving capabilities, I just like driving that much. I drove so much in my first car that I broke the odometer. Poor Z baby. I purchased a car in May 07 and since have put on about 36,000 miles. Matter of fact, I'll be breaking 80,000 miles on this trip. This past summer I took a week long trip up the coast from LA to Seattle. I drove about 90% of the nearly 3000 mile route. Up Highway 101 and 1. It was epic. I saw the most amazing sights that will stick with me in my mind forever, or at least until I lose my mind. Each time I goto Riverside I drive about 450 miles each way. Since I moved up to San Francisco I've made 4 trips I think. If my times tables are still up to date, then that's like 3600 miles. Driving is time to be alone, to think about life, to solve complex work problems, to laugh, to rock out or practice your chartoon character voices. 

I have a few rules for driving I'd like to share:

1. Goto the bathroom before you leave.
2. Fill up and top off the gas tank every chance you get.
3. Keep track of your miles! I keep a little white notepad in the car. Total Miles/gallons required to fill tank = MPG. I like my MPG's and so should you.
4. Load up your favorite music playing device with new or forgotten tunes. I find it amazing how the mind recalls emotions and events associated with songs of yesteryear.
5. For trips of 3 hours or more- pack a snack!
6. Please don't put your sweaty lil toes on my dash or windsheild. 
7. Food is allowed (see #3) but don't spill.

Got any rules you'd like to share?

So if you see me driving, honk, wave or blow me a kiss. No middle fingers please.