Road Trippin All Over the World

Retro Post from Rob to the Bob (Edited by Mitch)

As the weather warms up and the passes and roads clear up its road trip season! There are many important factors and ingredients that make up a magical trip which we shall now discuss in this blog.

Picking your RTC (Road Trip Crew) is the foundation to a quality trip. There are several kinds of people that you’ll want for your excursion. You need at least four people with an array of qualities to bring to the table. Key Note: Stay away from the Nono’s (I believe Rob to the Bob refers to boring lame people as Nono’s.)

The Dork – This guy/gal probably not the coolest kid in the world, nor in the back seat of the car. They could have been home schooled and probably went to band camp, but their comments and reactions to things will for sure make everyone die laughing.

The Bouncing Idiot – This is someone who embarrasses you whenever you’re seen in public because they are out of control. Ensure that they are well medicated especially if traveling through the Mid-West.

The Carlton Banks - This person has $ to finance expenses; you are probably going to want to try and take their car too, generally it is the nicest.

The MacGyver - This person is somewhat of the travel guide; knows of cool stuff to see. You blow a tire, need some ole this is your man for the job. They also will keep you from getting lost.

The Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith – (The veteran road tripper) This is the guy/gal who makes the final decisions on what is going on. Any disputes he puts them to rest. He knows what’s up and usually is always down for going anywhere, chill and will be fun.

The Handsome Rob (from the Italian Job)-This person will assure getting some hook-ups with the opposite sex. The whole trip they are looking for ways to hook up.

A few Nono’s: (People to watch out for.)

Whiners - They complain too much and freak out when you are go to do something fun and ruin everything.

Honor student - They usually have to be back in time for a test/work and cut the trip short. Rather than join in the conversation, or stare out the window looking at the beautiful countryside; they are doing their calculus homework.

A Few Guidelines To Remember:

1. A Reliable ride - Find something fun, preferably new, and make sure there is leg room.

2. Destination - It’s all about the journey kids.

3. Spontaneity - Yes, planning can be fun, but it’s always cool when someone says, “yeah, we were bored so we decided to head to blah blah blah for the weekend to watch some Professional Wrestling.” Or, another All-American event, especially when it happens to be like two states away.

4. Random stops - Po dunk towns have some crazy people like Cousin Eddy. Stop at old towns and avoid chain fast foods and restaurants.

5. Good music - Make some phat mixes or bring some chill road trip music, like classic rock such as Tom Petty, or the early 90’s hip hop is fun. Just stuff everyone likes and can sing along to.

OK kids, I think Rob to the Bob has given us all a few pearls on how to have a killer road trip! Enjoy the 09’ road trip season and remember BUCKLE UP!