Sound Garden

Veteran's day holiday in Palm Desert... visiting my grandparents and enjoying not only the opportunity to spend time with them, but also the ten-hour drive to see them.

It's been many years since I lived close enough to actually drive to a family visit (in-laws notwithstanding). I like driving long distances, especially late at night. Nothing but truckers and cruising the AM radio spectrum for interesting talk radio originating in far away cities.

Ever tried that? The fun lies in not being able to tell how far away the station is until they give their traffic or call signs. I think the furthest city I picked up was St. Louis. Imagine that, hearing the "Traffic on the Sevens" update from St. Louis while burning west through the Arizona desert on I-10. Not critical information but a warm fuzzy glow never-the-less.

The grandparents are well and a good time was had by all (now that you ask). So much so that I'm already looking forward to the drive around Christmas.

Hmmm... and hearing the Midwest snow report.