Note to self:

Dear Randi,

Next time you are thinking about traveling via car up to Virginia/Maryland, remember to follow these important guidelines:

• Pack lunch on I-95 if you desire anything besides fried food or pancakes

• Have 4 extra tires in car in event of a blowout due to excess pot holes

• DO NOT stop in Petersburg, VA for gas; if you do, do no leave pump unattended and bring safety weapon if you plan to exit vehicle

• Update GPS weekly: roads you thought existed are only a figment of your imagination or are dirt

• Do not live on DC/MD boarder 

• Remind other traveler (aka mom) to bring her own music
• Music that is agreed on: 
• Earth, Wind, and Fire
• Train
• John Denver
• Some 80's and 90's
• Music that is not agreed on:
• Anything 70's 
• Rap
• Country
• Steve Miller Band, Eric Claptan, Elton John, James Taylor or other "easy listening"

• Bring: candy, ranch sunflower seeds, chewing gum, and bag for trash

• Do not flick off every truck driver for driving in the passing lane even though they are not passing

These reminders will make for a fun and safe trip.