So I am going on a motorcycle trip across the U.S. What does that have to do with a pair of boots?

Let's go back about two months ago when Irv Seaver BMW was completing a major remodel for their 100th Anniversary as a seller of motorcycles. Their entire parking lot was torn up. I parked across the street and began to walk over to pick up a new turn signal lens. An employee calls out, "There is a board around front you can walk across so you don't get in the mud."
"Good, I wouldn't want to get my boots dirty!"
At that retort, the employee looks at my boots and then at the rest of my attire. "Oh, you're one of those GS guys. Go ahead and cross wherever you want!"

Those of you who are aware of the world of BMW Dual Sport motorcycles will understand and can skip this paragraph. FOR THE REST OF YOU: BMW makes a line of cycles with the initials GS. Think it stands for Good Shit or something like that. The GS bikes are all dual sports which means they go pretty much wherever you need to go -- great on the street and can tear through most ugly terrain. These are the bikes normally chosen by the crazy adventure types who ride across continents where there are few real roads. I have one of these and love it! Yes, I am One of Those GS Guys which means we don't really get too upset about small obstacles like mud slides across the road or learning the best way to our destination is a poorly maintained fire road. We just keep moving and somehow end up getting where we meant to go - enjoying the ride along the way.

I am setting out tomorrow for a ride from California to Florida. I will be spending the first evening a relatively short way out at the Salton Sea in California (friend's bachelor party). From that point, I generally plan to cover about 400 miles each day which will get me to my destination near Orlando on Friday evening or perhaps Saturday. The Eastbound section will be more about reaching the destination than sightseeing.

After a week in Florida, I will begin winding my way back to California taking a slightly more scenic route.

Oh, I must thank (blame?) Alex for this trip. When our employer mentioned they were going to begin closing down and lay off the staff, Alex came to me and said, "So what are you going to do? Disappear on your motorcycle?" That line has been like one of those stupid songs that get stuck in your head and you just keep humming it...