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Very true about mapquest. I came back from a Nebraska to Memphis trip and found that by following the mapquest map I went 8 miles outta my way once I was in Memphis. Not to mention the Highway that didn't exsist that mapquest said did.
My wife and I, yes I was married recently, drive ALOT. She has a 2000 mitsubishi Mirage and it now has 90+ thousand miles on it. So some other things to do.
DO get an oil change. Have them check all the belts, hoses, fluids, air pressure and filters.
DO get an audiobook or two. They will really help for those long stretches with nothing but cows and corn in sight. (I live in Nebraska) They have tons of them at Barnes and Noble, Borders or any other bookstore and they will really help keep your mind alert.
DO get a First Aid kit. On our trip from Pheonix we saw a car flip end over end 300 yards in front of us on the Interstate. You really want that kit at a time like that. Good thing my wife is a Nurse.
DO take your time and if you get drowsy find a Hotel/Motel and crash for the night.
DO take along some Sinus Medicine, Motion Sickeness pills, IMODIUM !! and some antacid tablets. Too much caffine and Junk food can really give you heart burn.
Have a great trip!
[ 03-04-2003, 10:26 AM: Message edited by: Wulfere ]
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