February 16, 2004

Wanderlust

So there's two things gnawing at me lately. One, I haven't really been on a road trip in years. Two, in 65 days I turn thirty.

So in a rare flash of insight, I thought, "Well, why not combine those two things and take yourself on a 30th-birthday road trip?" Then it dawned on me that I didn't have a specific destination in mind, nor did I have the moolah to treat myself to fancy hotels and dinners. Hence this appeal.

The Appeal
To anyone in the Eastern United States or Canada, who has an extra couch or something and doesn't mind putting up a traveler for a night somewhere between April 17th and 24th. Who doesn't mind making an extra sandwich. I want to visit you. I'm agreeable, I can pick up after myself, and I won't put any unreasonable demands on you. I'd be happy to be shown around your town, but equally happy to take a couple suggestions and then fend for myself. Concordance with the Major League Baseball schedule is good but certainly not required.

Potential benefits for you include: prominent, effusive thanks on the trip portion of this blog, help with the dishes, and willing freeranging discussion on the topic of your choice. And whatever else I can do to sweeten the deal.

So there you are. I humbly ask for your help in giving me direction. If there's a place for me, leave a comment or email me at "michael at bunkosquad.com" with date availability and other info/requests. I'll figure out my best itinerary and let you know, as soon as possible, what time you can expect me.

(UPDATE: If you want to help, but don't want me darkening your door, there's a Paypal tip jar on the right, just above the search box. Did I mention you're all extremely discerning, good-looking readers?)

Much thanks in advance.

Comments

i have a place for you ... its in somerville though ... and you might have cats running across your face while you try to sleep.

Posted by: jessanne at February 19, 2004 01:34 PM

Well, that's very kind. I'd kind of hoped to cover more than 1.4 miles a day, though :)

Posted by: Michael at February 19, 2004 02:56 PM

there's a lot of desert in this part of the country.. and more sky even than desert.. and possibly even some baseball! david could tell you more about that than i.

of course you'd be welcome.

Posted by: jessica at February 19, 2004 03:26 PM

if you're in the new york area, and a little less than four hours feels too far or you want to hang out (there are one or two cool things to do in NYC...) or you want to get a good night's sleep on a very hard floor before setting out onwards west, young man, you've got a friend in me.
also, if baseball is what you're after, perchance we can find a new lunchpail and spike..?
i also have a couple nice friends who live in a couple nice places.
you know how to get in touch with me for further details.

Posted by: christine at February 19, 2004 05:34 PM

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