We had a much easier day yesterday given what the last few days have been like. We were able to get that final case into the back of the rental truck around 9am on Friday morning. And then we had to stop and buy Nolan a pair of much larger shoes to wear since his toe is all bandaged up! Once done, we were on the road around 10:15am.
Traveling in two vehicles is very different for us. My best friend in magic – Andre Kole – has always traveled in two vehicles. For us, we’ve been in our custom rig for the last 10 years and making the change is difficult. You forget how comfortable that trucks is but, more importantly, you forget that you actually LIVE in that truck – all the necessities are there. Trying to do that from a suitcase only is a very different challenge.
Cindy and Keith were in the Explorer. Nolan and I were in the truck. We moved along very well and made it into Anderson, SC around 5pm. A good first day. We’ll finish the trip into Thomaston, GA today (about 4 hours) and then relax for the evening. Tomorrow will be a long day – load in at 9:30am, show at 2:30pm, load it out and drive another 4 hours to somewhere so we can make Key West by Monday night.