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Quote of the week
Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
-- Larry the Cable Guy
Detasseling Reunion
What a great time! It was great to see everyone, some for the first time in 30 years. I will say I was impressed by how well everyone has aged. It must be that good Iowa up-bringing.
Here are some interesting numbers from my entire trip. I tracked how many miles it was to certain destinations from Orlando and the drive time for me to reach that point. I also tracked my fuel stops.
Orlando to Austin
1223 miles - 19 hours 37 minutes
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Orlando to Dallas
1423 miles - 22 hours 54 minutes
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Orlando to Sioux City
2257 miles - 35 hours 43 minutes
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Orlando to Orlando
4044 miles - 67 hours 14 minutes
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FUEL STOPS
Lafayette, LA. 799.5 miles
45.388 gallons 17.61 MPG
$4.709 /gal for a total of $213.75
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Admore, OK 753.6 miles
39.360 gallons 19.15 MPG
$4.599 /gal for a total of $181.02
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Sioux City, IA 831.6 miles
43.920 gallons 18.93 MPG
$???? /gal for a total of $209.45
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Smyrna, TN 885.9 miles
47.867 gallons 18.51 MPG
$4.659 /gal for a total of $223.01
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Casselberry, FL 786.5 miles
53.026 gallons 14.83 MPG
$4.859 /gal for a total of $257.65
(My mileage dropped on the last tank because I was pulling my new 30' gooseneck cargo trailer)