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Traveling....

I use to look forward to the respite of escape from the local scene. A chance to see the world and enjoy the sites, eat at new places, see new people and cultures, etc, etc, etc. It always seemed so cool and sophisticated to be one of those guys standing in line at the airport waiting to fly to some distant city to conduct important business meetings and presentations.

As I grew older, and got married to the Ex, I traveled because that is what my job required. It wasn't far from home, mainly day trips, but it did give me time to relax and reflect on my home life. It also did afford me the opportunity to people watch and see how the other half lives.

Since I have been with L, I have begun to despise traveling. I still enjoy seeing the sights and getting away from the office and out of the routine, but the distance and time away from her makes each trip that much more difficult and long.

Here is an example of my travels since late April.

Last Week of April - Nevada - 3 days
First week of May - SE Kansas - 2 days
Third week of May - SE Iowa - 2 days
First week of June - Quad Cities, Iowa - 2 days
third week of June - Chicago - full week
2nd week of July - Chicago - 3 days
3rd week of July - NYC - 4 days
4th week of July - Western Iowa - 2 days
2nd week of August - Oklahoma/Texas - 2 days
4th week of August - West Virginia - 3 days
1st week of Sept - Colorado - 3 days

Get the picture.......

I am sure there are other trips that will have to be added as time goes along into the fall. I know of at least 2 other trips to Iowa, one to Wisconsin, and one to northern MO that is on the agenda but have not been scheduled.

I will save all the trials and tribulations of trying to stay in touch with home from these destinations for another post. Suffice it to say, it is tough to get cell service in BFE, Iowa or Kansas.

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