Six States, Lots of Trucks, and Some Missing Cookies!
I started the day in Kansas, still flat, still plain, still questioning my life choices. Oklahoma kicked things off with more of the same. But then... trees appeared! Real ones! And then mountain ridges! Suddenly, I felt joy again. I swear, if I ever feel depressed, I’m just pulling out my mountain photos like emotional support animals. 😎
Once I crossed into Eastern Oklahoma and beyond, it was all green, hilly, and borderline therapeutic. Today’s route? Kansas → Oklahoma → Arkansas → Tennessee → Mississippi → Alabama. SIX states in one day. That’s either impressive or a cry for help—I’ll let you decide.
Things I Learned on Day 3:
Arkansas is where tractor trailers go to retire in the left lane. I’ve never seen so many 18-wheelers just chilling where they absolutely should not be. It felt like playing Interstate Frogger: Big Rig Edition.
The last 90 minutes of the drive involved dodging deer and tailgating a semi like it was my job. Nothing like adrenaline to keep you sharp.
I passed the Memphis Pyramid, which looked like Bass Pro Shops went to Egypt and said, “Let’s do this, but with camouflage.”
Also drove over the Tallahatchie River. Sadly, Billy Joe McAllister was a no-show. Either that, or he’s still on that bridge waiting for someone to throw something off it.
Cookie Report:
Ray Tuttle, remember those six huckleberry cookies I got you? Well… we’re now down to four. No, wait, three. Look, depending on traffic tomorrow, you might get a heartfelt story and an empty cookie bag. Just joking. Probably. 😎
Tomorrow: Home Sweet Home.
I’ll be home at least until October, because RETIREMENT IS COMING! Already plotting the next adventure... more to come! The last vacation was pretty epic and I'm not sure if I told everyone or not, but I saw a freaking bear!
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