Hidden Vacation Expenses

So we all know about the hotel charges, food, gas and souvenirs......what they didn't tell me about (until today) is the vacation surcharge! This is a surcharge imposed upon me by my co-workers. It's possible that I have been talking about this vacation for the past 6 months every day, keeping everyone posted with how many days left, and what day I'll be leaving. Maybe they're getting a little sick of hearing the daily update. There will now be a $.25 charge for every mention of the upcoming trip. Actually, since there are two upcoming trips, I'm going to be in trouble for the next four months. The penalty goes up to a whopping $1.00 for any na-na-na-na-boo-boos that might come out of my mouth, or neenerneeners or even hahahas. We plan on buying a cake with the procedes, but it might be more likely that I'll be buying everyone a five course meal.

24 Days to go!

We're registered and hotels are booked!

Sat June 5th
Comfort Inn, Marshalltown IA

Sun June 6th
Hampton Inn, Springfield IL

Mon June 7th
Hampton Inn, Marion IL

Tues June 8th
Candlewood Suites, Bowling Green KY

Wed June 9th
Hilton Garden Inn, Chattanooga TN

Thurs June 10th
Hampton Inn, Hoover AL

Fri June 11th
Hampton Inn, Mobile AL

With any luck we'll be able to listen to the radio this year. Z does not appreciate my singing as much as I do! Fingers crossed for no rear end gear issues, or any other issues! Last year's trip was cut a little short but we were lucky enough to see the best car in it, that has since been highlighted in many magazines.

Maybe we'll see Jay Leno!