"Welcome to California, where we think everyone looks illegal"

Matt: "We'll be driving through New Mexico, right?" *silence* "wait, NO!"

10:00: Flagstaff
Heading out of Flagstaff, we have officially begun! Though there were a few errands to get done around Flag. Packing in the morning wasn't too painful, unless you count Mom making sure we were set for the apocalypse. Food, proper camping gear, cooler, safety instructions by the beach. :) I love you mom.


In Flag, I had to give Richard my key to the apartment as he's taking over my room. Then a quick drop by the school to drop off a signed form and we were off. Oh, and we printed a map to fill in liscence plates. (Though punches are way better ;) )

Now we are on the 40 and Bernard is being a faithful guide thus far, even though he takes awhile to get his bearings straight.

12:55p: California border
Finally, we have crossed the Colorado River. There was a short stop in Kingman for some lunch at Jack in the Box. 3 items for 3 dollars. mmmm, tasty. Got gas at a Mobile somewhere, in which case, the first pump hated me. Everytime i pressed the button, and pulled the pump, it would say thank you and not pump any gas. Kinda weird, yeah. But the other pump worked just fine. After crossing the border, we were "searched," mainly cuz Matt looked illegal. :P jk, apparently they search everyone and didn't really search. The guy asked where we had come from. ("Mexic....i mean, Arizona.). Yep, not too much has changed yet. Scenery still looks the same.

9:39p: Uncle Dave's
280 odd some miles later, We make it to Simi Valley. Let me just say that California driver's are indeed crazy! yeesh. Anyway, got down the 118, the scenery was beautiful. We pulled into a Mobile and filled up again and I called Uncle Dave who told me to get off the next highway exit and pull into the subway's. In which case we grabbed dinner. but not after stopping in a liquor store to grab drinks (matt and I had Dr. Pepper, no worries) and Uncle Dave cussed out the guy behind the counter before he started laughing at him.

Uncle Dave is a riot, as usual. I shall turn it over to Matt to give you a fresh perspective: ;)

(Matt) He certainly has a lot of good stories to tell, some good life lessons to share, and if you miss one the first time, there will certainly be another time to catch it. Don't let his language or flipped around ideas hinder you from understanding him; he truly does care and wants one to turn out well and happy. Phrases to note: "It is what it is." "If you're ok, I'm ok." "It was wild." "The key works every other day but today. Right key? Right key. Wrong Dave? Wrong Dave." "It's three lights down... I haven't been there in twenty five years... alright, it's three more lights down." "Jasper... there ya go, attack mode." "Make yourself at home... or don't, and go wherever you want." "Woop, you caught me on a good day." "No problem; we'll just fix it." "Do what makes you happy."

(David): yep...a riot. I got to drive his truck while he showed us mom and dad's first house out here. Crazy history lesson. Good drive. We got back and looked for a parking spot. Commentary, " too many people...not enough spots. Of course, that's what California is, too many people, not enough spots."Now we are just chilling, and gonna head to bed soon. Day at the beach tomorrow. Booyah. Catch ya later!
P.S. Pictures will have to wait, the internet is being slow in uploading them. But I will hopefully scatter them throughout these posts in time. :)