Getting Ready!

Well the past 2 days have been a bit crazy due to the loading of the vehicles, the bus, the trailer, and all of the other things we have to do for this trip. 

Friday, we had a great turnout for setting up the vehicles and the bus. I don’t know who all helped out as many drove to Atlanta and back to pick up vans but there was a nice size group. After the van’s were picked up, we were able to get the roof racks installed and get the decals and magnets placed on the vehicles. The bus was another story. It seems like the bus is an enternal work in progress. We now have a bench seat in place with new coverings (and good storage underneath), and now we have an area designed to hold the water jugs and the coffee pot is to be delivered soon.  The only downspot of the day was the radio died on us so we are now concerned about 1555 miles of no entertainment (unless of course you consider Matt tebetts pranks entertaining, which they definitely will be (watch out team 5!!!). 

Saturday, Big Joe and I had breakfast, Matt Tebbetts joined us at Tommy’s Ham House. Then to the shop to work on the bus and get the radio operational. I must thank Justin (sorry but I don’t know your last name) for helping us get the radio working, it was as simple as resetting the system which is now working without issues. Thankfully, the support crews will be able to rest and relax with music and possibly some good movie entertainment even though their choices will be limited to guy movies that I have packed (hopefully others will pack a movie or 2 to help).  We also got some new lights installed today (Thanks to Tommy Satterfield with that help, amongst all of the other things he has done to help out with the bus). Finally, the support gear has been fully loaded along with a few pictures that I put in to give a suttle reminder as why I am riding.

Saturday night, pack the bags, go out with my wife for dinner and spoke with my little boy who is at the beach. I will be going 12 days without seeing my little boy. Sacrifices for good causes though I think Susan needs us to terrorize her on a regular basis (it’s part of her sanity!).

Tommorow morning, bright and early, I will be at breakfast at 6:15 and ready to pack the bus at 7:30 and riding at 9pm.  I will be trying to post on a daily basis. I think I owe this to everyone who has supported this cause. I believe in it and i watch Susan live it though we all live it with her. IT’s all about attitude!

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