Journey, Not A Destination

I didn't. After the brutally poor job they did with last season, I figured it would be a waste of time. What made it better?
 
Haha - I'm not sure. I just remember watching it last season and finding it...odd...

I watched it for an hour last night and it wasn't that bad. They had new events, barbarians, and a seemingly new arena. The contestants were still corny as hell whenever they spoke, though.

The guys finished the last challenge in 2minutes. The girls took about 10minutes. Obviously not a great night for the girls.
 
That's just it though. I hate the 'fakeness' of it all. I mean the competitions seem real and I believe they are. But why not be respectable. Have real athletes saying real things about the upcoming event. Not hooting and hollering like a bunch of morons perpetuating the meathead mentality.

I actually thought about going on that show but after I saw the first episode last season I was sure it wasn't for me.

It's sad. I could be really good if they did it right.

But who am I to say what's right and wrong. If it stays on the air, it either has really rich people backing it who don't mind losing money or people must be enjoying it.

I'm particular, I suppose.

Maybe I'll give it another shot.
 
Yea, I completely forgot to mention that I wouldn't be around today. I woke up at 3:50 am this morning to go fishing with my cousin in Atlantic City. The weather was perfect, we caught some fish, then I came home and went right to the gym and surprisingly had a great workout, then I came home from there and ate 6 tacos and now I'm pooped.

Gordy called me and left a message saying the two kids I don't know are driving to Mt. Washington. That means he'll ride with one and I'll ride with another. 8 hours in a car with a guy I've never met before. That just sounds brutal. Is that weird to think like that?
 
you might totally bond with him.. and it could be someone interesting to share body heat with :)

ya never know...

Define kid btw :) you're still a pup :) are these 2 15 year olds :D
 
No, he's probably older than me, lol. I call everyone kid.

Hmmm, so you would accept the 8 hour trip with the stranger?
 
Oh Holy Hell no... then again, I wouldnt want to spend 8 hours in a car with someone I knew... that's way too much time with one person..

Let's see -

99 bottles of beer on a wall -99 bottles of beer
you take one down pass it around 98 bottles of beer on a wall...

Then there's the license plate game...

there's getting truck drivers to honk at you...

and flashing your boobies at passing trucks... or your bum...
 
1. I Spy
Probably the classic make-time-go-by game of all time. One person looks around and chooses an object that the others have to guess, with their only clue being these words: "I spy with my little eye something that begins with (insert the first letter of the object's name)." Or the clue can be the object's color. The player who guesses the object gets to go next. The tricky part? It's not fair to "spy" something that's whizzing by the car at highway speeds. A landmark (mountain range, forest) that will be in the players' view for a few minutes is best.


2. 20 Questions
"Are we there yet? Are we there yet?" Only 18 more times to go! In 20 Questions, whomever goes first thinks of, well, anything. The first question is always, "Animal, vegetable or mineral?" After that, the players can ask pointed questions to try and guess — go around the car in a circle asking for clues such as, "Does it bark?" or "Can you peel it?" for example, although the answer to those questions can only be "yes" or "no." If you reach the 20th question without a winner, everyone has one last chance to figure it out before the "thing" is revealed and another person starts a fresh round.


3. License Plates
There are many ways to play with license plates, depending on the age of your kids. Young participants can call out letters in alphabetical order; the first one to Z wins. Next, have them look for doubles — or better yet, triples! — of letters and/or numbers in the plates. The one who has the most at the end of the day/trip wins. Older kids can "collect" out-of-state plates they see. (Make it tougher by going in alphabetical order.) Or they can try to build words or phrases using the letter sequence in the plates. A plate with the letters E, F and T, for example, might become the word "effort" (using those letters to start the word, in the middle and at the end). Those could make "Ed's Favorite Tacos" if you're running with phrases.


4. Slug-a-Bug
The concept is that players keep track of how many Volkswagen Beetles they spot on the road. We've heard of variations in which the game is limited to New or vintage Beetles, or versions where the older Bugs are worth more. In the game's original version you were supposed to punch your seat mate when you spotted a Bug, but most parents find that any game that involves hitting can get out of hand pretty quickly. So keep score some other way — tapping your seat mate, counting on your fingers (first to 10 wins) or something more in keeping with the Bug's peaceful hippie history.


5. Where's the Alphabet?
Perform this as teams or solo players. You'll want to utilize road signs, billboards, shop names — any reading material outside the window qualifies as long as it's spotted on your side of the car. (If you're the front-seat passenger, focus on the right.) You'll be looking for every letter of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, although the letter can be located anywhere in the word. Say there is a fruit stand with a sign for Granny Smith apples — there's your A. The exit for the Brooklyn Bridge would cover B, Road Closed is C and so on. First one to the letter Z wins. If you see "Road Closed," however, you'll probably be happy to have the nine other games listed here.


6. Name That Tune
As with the classic TV game show, the winner here is the one who figures out the name of the "mystery song" first. For those with singing/whistling/humming talent, this can be as much karaoke as a guessing game. Choose a theme for the game, such as show tunes, movie or TV themes, or Justin Timberlake. (Good luck, adults.) The winner gets to be the singer for the next round. If no one can carry a tune in a bucket, then try guessing the songs on the radio. Really want to mix it up? Hit the "seek" button so no one gets an unfair advantage from sticking to one particular station's format.


7. The Picnic Game
A memory builder for all ages. One player says, "I went to a picnic Saturday and I brought..." then says a picnic favorite that begins with the letter A, like apples. The next player repeats the opening phrase, and after "...I brought" they repeat the A item then add one that begins with B: "I brought an apple and some bananas." The third player repeats the opener, the A and the B portions, and then adds something that begins with C. Get it? Can your travelers get through the alphabet, remembering all the items everyone contributed? Try keeping track of 23 items plus figuring out what you can take to a picnic that starts with X!


8. Count the...
Probably even the most enthusiastic young'ns will catch on to this being busywork, but for awhile it'll be all they'll think about! And there is a bonus: Interest is likely to reignite on its own shortly after it stalls. Count the... can be anything: cows, telephone poles, headlights, train cars, blue pickup trucks — you name it. Shouting out the thing to keep track of is all that is required.


9. Tunnels
This one is simple: When you come to a tunnel, see who can hold their breath the longest. True, it may not be one best played by the driver (lightheadedness, anyone?), but everyone else can give it a go. We used to be amazed at our own skill at this as kids.


10. Geography Lesson
Geography is much more fun outside the classroom, isn't it? For this game, choose countries, cities or states (or go nuts and try rivers and lakes or capitals). Let's say your theme is states. The first player names a location, and the next player has to rattle off another state that starts with the last letter of the previous player's state. Therefore, if it were Michigan, the next state would have to start with N, like Nebraska. The A could be Alaska, and so on. Note: This one makes our brain hurt.
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Slug a bug could be a lot of fun :) See how long to takes to make the other person cry like a little girl :)
 
Games or not, I'm still going to try and work some magic to get me out of this. I want to enjoy the entire trip and not have 8 hours of small talk with some dude I don't know. Actually 16 hours once said and done.

We'll see what becomes of it.
 
why can't the two friends drive up together and you and gordy drive up togeher - or save fuel and all go up in the same car?

16 hours of small talk would make me poke my eyes and ears out.
 
Same car is out of the question simply b/c of all the gear. None of us drive overly large cars.

The problem is "the two friends" aren't friends. They don't know each other either... so someone is definitely screwed. Greg is Gordy's co-worker and Jeff is Gordy's friend from high school. They are also both driving as of right now.

If Gordy or I were to drive, Greg and Jeff would be riding together which would also be awkward.

I'll probably end up sucking it up and making the best of it.

It's just not what I was planning on. And Gord and I have a blast on road trips usually, so this would put an end to that for the most part.
 
ah i get it now... you could always take turns running along side the car... or riding on the roof..

CB radios to keep in contact with each other?

Would it be worth renting a bigger car for the weekend? SPlitting it 4 ways might be affordable
 
It's a thought... I don't know. I haven't talked to Gordy yet. I think his friends are cheap bastards, lol.
 
worst case - once you get to Mt Washington/y ou'll have a blast...

and besides - you're a good friend of Gordy - and you're cooler than cool - what makes you think other friends of his wouldnt be even a little bit cool and fun to hang out with :)
 
Well the one guy is a trainer so if I ride up with him, we have that commonality. I can talk 'shop' for hours.

The other guy seems like a dud. Gord said he's not real social. I definitely will NOT be riding up with him.
 
Oooh...are all 4 of you going to be sharing the same tiny tent? :D

I think you're just annoyed b/c you wanted Gordy all to yourself. Now you have to share him with 2 others. Hope he has a lot of stamina. :reddevil:

Hopefully the guy you get stuck in the car with doesn't have any annoying habits to drive you nuts. If you are talking "shop," I'm sure the 8hrs will fly by.

What is up with Gord anyway, inviting more people without asking you first? That would PISS me off. :cuss:

Anyway, 4 hot guys in a small tent....can I come too? :D *Kimberly is now busy fantasizing*
 
bikinibound said:
Oooh...are all 4 of you going to be sharing the same tiny tent? :D
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Hell no.

I think you're just annoyed b/c you wanted Gordy all to yourself. Now you have to share him with 2 others. Hope he has a lot of stamina. :reddevil:
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hahaha, it would appear that way, wouldn't it?

i just hate small talk, in truth. and i don't like being forced into getting to know someone at this stage...

Hopefully the guy you get stuck in the car with doesn't have any annoying habits to drive you nuts. If you are talking "shop," I'm sure the 8hrs will fly by.
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I hope you're right.

What is up with Gord anyway, inviting more people without asking you first? That would PISS me off. :cuss:
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Well it was really his trip he had planned. And he believes the more the merrier. I'm in agreement for the most part. That way if someone wimps out and wants to turn back, chances are someone will go with them.

Anyway, 4 hot guys in a small tent....can I come too? :D *Kimberly is now busy fantasizing*
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I'll meet you at the base of the mountain. Ready to poop in the woods and drink out of the stream?
 
Hi Steve :)

Good ol' Gordy, huh?

I think the CB radios are a good idea to break the silence in those awkward moments... Or you could always use the old fall back for guys and compare scars. :)

I've missed you. :)
 
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