Hitting the road again

I LOVE road trippin... it not the trip itsself usually... I used to love to do the driving part esp. if it was a great car to be driving in.

The best part of the trip is always getting to know the people in the car. I've been really lucky. Most of my trips have been with really cool people. Hell, one of trips ended up starting this up with one of my best boyfriends ever. I don't know what it is in the that one moving space traveling trough time and distance that folks can share themselves so wonderfully and succinctly. OR things are even funnier than they would be anywhere else. OR can be a confessional box on wheels.

One thing expected when traveling with the Road Trip Goddess is good on the road snackies. While there may be chance that there are crunchy, salty, and chocolately goodness, there is also a healthly choice of fresh fruit, vegetables or water. AND good music! AND good choice of navigators!

I cannot stress enough the importance of the wingman/navigator!!! The following are the accepted responsiblities of Navigator when taking "shotgun" - at least when I am driving:

1: This is WAY important: Keep the driver happy. Remember your well-being and the safety and happiness of other in the car are dependant o the driver. Do not taunt or tease the driver. Do not poke or prod the driver. You must please and appease the driver.

2: Now this rule changes alot according to rules in other cars: Navigator is FIRST DJ. IF the navigator feels like giving up the job to the others in the car, so be it. However since the navigator is closest to me, the navigator cannot be switching CDs 3 songs into the CD. Burning CDs or mixed tapes are for that bidness. IF navigator makes that mistake with me, I'm bound to get frustrated and TICKED OFF! ~this is where you refer to rule #1.

3. Be sure that basic needs of the driver are being met. Are they getting enough food and water? be sure to open up all packages for them. Is the temperature ok? Adjust temp and airvents for them. Is the rest of the traveling party entertaining enough? If not, keep the driver entertained. Is the driver awake? Shake them awake but make sure you are still on the road....

4. Be sure you have basic navigating skills. Be able to "step into" the map. Be able to decipher GhettoQuest. And two important things here: first, know when to ask for help and convince the driver to do so. Next, know when to just shut up and let the driver freak out and figure things out his/herself..

ok that's all I can think of right now...