CAA Tourney Road Trip Report
Todd and I weren’t able to make the trip to Richmond for the CAA tournament this year, but a bunch of our friends were able to. Our buddy Frank was kind enough to file this guest post below capturing his thoughts on the trip.
March Madness has officially begun. After a long, snow-filled winter, a highly anticipated spring is just around the corner. I couldn’t think of a better way to start the season than a road trip to Richmond. The CAA tournament is a great reason to dash up I-95 to catch up with old friends and cheer the Dukes. (ed note. Couldn’t agree more. What Frank is leaving at is that our other buddy Omar met them at the bar late, one beer led to another, and they all missed the game.)
As I planned my recent trip, I noticed stark contrasts to the road trips of my past. Since I was a business major, my comparison will take the form of an Excel table.
| Road Trip 1998 | Road Trip 2010 | |
| Transportation | An old VW Jetta with carpets in serious need of vacuuming and a new clutch | Family Sedan with a recent oil change and tires inflated to manufacture’s specification |
| Approval Required | None | Primary: Wife Secondary: Manager, In-laws (baby sitting) |
| Communication | 1 call | 6 calls, 24 texts, 12 instant messages and 46 emails |
| Music for the Road | Widespread Panic “Space Wrangler”, Agents of Good Roots “Where’d You Get That Vibe?”, Foo Fighters, Pixies “Doolittle” | Spoon “Transference”, Them Crooked Vultures, Pixies “Doolittle” |
| Audio Equipment | Cassette Adapter for CD player, shock resistant personal CD player | Aux cable, iPod |
| Sleeping Arrangements | We’ll know when we get there | A suite at the Holiday Inn Express booked well in advance with AAA discount, an internet coupon and corporate rewards card. (4 free Oeros…yippee!) |
| Directions | Hand written instructions transcribed by my roommate’s mom | Printed copy of Google Maps and GPS |
| Drink of Choice | Milwaukee’s Best Light | Coor’s Light and/or Miller Lite |
| Popular Topics of Conversation | The D-Hall menu, Ayssa Milano, Condoms: Are ribbed really better?, Puck, large breasts | Life Insurance, bagless vacuums: Are they really superior?, Ayssa Milano, healthcare reform, Snookie, large breasts |
| Hangover Cure | Bojangle’s breakfast with sweet tea purchased with coins found in the sofa | A multivitamin, 5 Hour Energy, 3 Advil and a cup of hotel coffee |
So there you have it. We’re officially old. Next year Todd and I are both making the trip though…assuming we get permission.
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