I've Made It.

Front of House, originally uploaded by Rick O!.

After 11 hours and 50 minutes I arrived at the family house in New Mexico with my Mom and Sugar in tow. We left at 5:20 am and pulled into the drive way at 76 Raindance Road at about 5:10 pm (CA time). I topped off my tank 4 times and averaged 19.0 miles per gallon. How bad was the gas? Not as bad as I expected.

Barstow, CA: $4.57/gallon - just like in the OC, but did not fill up.
Needles, CA: $5.19/gallon (Mobile & Shell); but filled up at ARCO @ $4.89/gallon.
Flagstaff, AZ: $4.09/gallon
All of New Mexico seems to be set right now at $3.89/gallon...except for the Conoco at Acoma Pueblo, they were gouging I-40 travellers @ $4.09/gallon.

Anyway, it was a good trip. The deck extension is finished, the landscaping is looking good, and the house is in great shape.

My vows are written and the ceremony is finalized. This should be a good but busy week. Angela arrives into town tomorrow AM so I am looking forward to her arrival. In the mean time I have plenty of clothes that I need to wash.