the adventure never ends

Sing with me:

"I'm going to Virginia! I'm going to Virginia!"

What is in Virginia? Well besides a guy I caught fish and gave a presentation with in college that I thought I'd never see again, I'm not really sure. Shenandoah National Park, for one. Jefferson National Forest looks like it has potential too. Kevin, Beth, and I are going to find out tomorrow. Road trip time... again! Who am I kidding, the fun never ends in my life. I can't find time to work; I'm too busy playing. Ask me again about a job when I grow up (hint: NEVER).

Can you tell I'm dutifully packing? Hey, I've always done better under pressure anyway. Proscrastinator? You bet. Spontenaiety? A must. (Proper spelling of that word? No clue.)

Put the two together, and you never know what you'll come up with once you hit the road. Especially when you put me with Kevin. It's our maiden voyage together but we've talked about doing this for long enough that it's time that it happened. Otherwise I would have to kidnap him, and that would just get messy.

So the plan is to pile our crap into my mom-mobile (mini van) and drive to the general VA vicinity. Then it's Shenandoah and/or Jefferson National Forest, which is conveniently nearby Blacksburg VA where that Matt lives. Haven't talked to him or seen him in over a year, and didn't know him very well, but he seemed like an awesome guy so why not drop by and pay a visit if we are in the area?? Hope he doesn't mind. ;)

Do some day hikes and car camping, then get back on Saturday in time for my 3rd (or 4th? lost track) birthday celebration. Heather and I are having a joint birthday party; not sure if it's at her place or if it's a pub crawl, but if you know me and Heather, then you are invited!