Time to get this machine rolling again

Been far too long without an update, and for that dear readers, I apologize.
But trust in me, I have indeed been working on this trip and figuring things out.

First and foremost, I've nailed down the route. Well, to be sure, I've figured the route going out. It's the route coming back that's still questionable. You see, we're not at all sure how the Canadian roads will be, nor the speed limits. That will make a big difference on whether we head back south quickly or linger a bit in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and such.

And to be completely forthright, much depends on whether I can convince Choice Hotels International to lend their support by covering lodging costs and making a donation to the charity. Choice Hotels makes the best sense for a variety of reasons. Maybe I should have titled this section "Top 5 Reasons that Choice Hotels International should sponsor this trip", that would make a certain Stacy VERY happy if I started writing these posts more like a magazine article and less like a blog. Eh, what the heck. She knows more about publicity than I do....
So watch for the next post and let Stacy (and me) know if it caught your interest!