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Hello All,

I was talking to my brother earlier today and in conversation he referred to Wes' blog. When I corrected him, and told him it was our blog, he scoffed and said he'd believe it when he saw a post I made. Well, to Jord and all the naysayers who don't think or don't believe that I'll ever make a post, here's to a hopefully bright summer of me posting witty, insightful and interesting things.

While on the topic of Naysaying and this blog, I'd like to retell a funny story about the origins of this blog. A long time ago, I can't remember if it was yesterday or years ago, while we were still within the waning clutches of WashU, I was in the kitchen talking to my two good friends Wes and Millie. We were talking about all sorts of things, including the upcoming summer adventures, when I suggested something that I thought was a good idea. We should start a blog. I've enjoyed reading my friends blogs about their travels, and I thought it'd be a great way to update many people quite easily. I would now like to report on the conversation that went down on that fateful day in the kitchen:


Me: Hey guys don't you think it'd be a good idea to start a blog for this roadtrip. We could post pictures, keep everyone updated. I think it'd be pretty cool.

This is more or less what I said. I suggested the blog in good faith.

Millie/Wes (they pretty much tag teamed me on this one so they're getting reduced to one person): NO. Who would want to read a blog about your summer travels. And besides blogs are just kinda campy.
Me: It'd also be a really good way to keep track of the trip for myself. I know I'm not going to remember anything if I don't write it down.
Millie/Wes: Keep a journal then. That way you'll remember it but it won't be online. Who wants that.
Wes: Yeah, I'm gonna keep a journal.
Me: ....

SO, you can imagine my surprise and shock when weeks later, while driving through the middle of nowhere (you'd be amazed how much time we spend doing that), Wes turns to me and without an ounce of remorse or shame says, "Hey, so what do you think about starting a blog for the trip?" I had no words. Wes claims not to remember the quoted conversation at all. However, in a rare moment of mnemonic clarity, I promise that he was one of the naysayers.

Enough about that, moving on to more current events. We made the drive from New Orleans to Austin, TX today. It was uneventful and beautiful. I must've driven for 3 hours through the swamp without ever turning my wheel except to change lanes. I'm looking forward to exploring Austin and to climbing again. There are some supposedly good places nearby. Which we'll let ya'll know about and post pictures of.

That's all from me for now. I've done enough writing for the year.