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Apr 13, 2000 Road Trippin’: Mind-Altering Substances Not Required Suggestions for getting the most out of your roadtrip experience. Spring is here, and there’s one thing on my mind: roadtrips. Roadtrips are a great diversion from the monotony of everyday life. There aren’t many requirements for a good roadtrip, and it is easier than you’d think to experience a great getaway.  Make sure you have in your car: A flashlight A map and directions, if you have a destination Blankets Extra oil, windshield wiper fluid, etc. Spare tire and jack Emergency cash – stash an extra ten or twenty for “just in case” Insurance card, registration (make sure everything is up to date) Driver’s license Triple A card, if you have one As the Boy Scouts say, be prepared. Putting just a little planning into your roadtrip can save you many headaches later. For example, if you are heading towards a beach or the ocean, take swimsuits, towels, and a change of clothes. If you are going into the mountains, take some warmer clothing. If you are going to a city, take extra money for parking. If you don’t have a lot of cash, stock up with a case of Mountain Dew and some non-perishable munchies. You can always stop along the way for ice, or if you are going on a day trip, pack a cooler full of ice and food. Get the great moments on film. Take a camera with you. If you have access to a video camera, and you aren’t shy, take that with you. Make sure to take extra batteries and film. Take a friend, or a few. Make sure to take people you won’t mind being in a car for hours with. However, don’t be afraid to take people you don’t know very well; roadtrips can be a great icebreaker and an excellent bonding experience. An added bonus is that you will always have something to talk about after your trip. Music is a very important aspect of your trip. Music is great for roadtrips. Music will keep you and your companions entertained and fill any awkward silences. If your car has a tape player, make a few mix tapes of good driving music. If you have a cd player, take plenty of cds. You can even make mix cds if you have access to a cd burner. Some music suggestions: Fastball’s “The Way” Sublime The Doors Tori Amos Fleetwood Mac Portishead Lynyrd Skynyrd B-52’s “Roam” and “Love Shack” Anything you can sing along with. Have everyone who’s going bring music for the trip and take turns listening to different music. A general rule of thumb: rotate by songs or cds. Each person chooses one song or cd to listen to and rotate the choices. Remember though that the person who is driving should always have the final say; he or she is the one driving, and therefore, his or her opinion on the musical selection is the most important one. Be sure to turn the music off at least occasionally. Driving around listening to music can get old fast, especially if it’s not your choice of tunes. Make the best of your situation. The best roadtrip is one without a specific direction; just pick a general direction and start driving. If you do have a destination and don’t have a time limit, always take the scenic route. Along the way, don’t be afraid to play tourist. Stop frequently to explore new places. Take pictures of the interesting things you see along the way. Always get souvenirs: take menus and other mementos from the places you stop. Try to get tourist guides for the places you visit. This way you will have reminders of your trip. It is almost impossible to have a truly awful roadtrip experience. Even if the worst happens and your car breaks down, chances are good that it will all work out in the end. At the very least, you will have an interesting story to tell after the trip. Keep these tips in mind as you set out on the open road, and maybe I will see you on the way. I will be speeding along in my little blue Omni. Make sure you beep. Contributed by: Moira Anne Richardson ©2000 Moira Anne Richardson Website: Literary Tease
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