Once again we avoided Phoenix traffic Interstates 10 and 8 through Buckeye. A lot of truck traffic, but nearly all of the driving was on four or six lane roads. Somewhere along Interstate 8 we ran into some really large bugs. Hitting the windshield with the sound resembling a paintball shot, they left a rather serious two to three inch splotch of clear liquid. A quick application of washer fluid and wipers cleared up most of the mess and within about two miles the attack was over. After unpacking the car we headed straight to a spray booth to remove the more serious bugs and then to a car wash for a general cleansing. Car wash here has serious blowers that remove all water and require no towel drying.
I've learned something about washing windshields in Arizona. When it's hot, the cleaning water gas stations use will dry before you have a chance to squeegee, leaving an opaque smear which may or may not be removed by the car's window washer.
Back in Surprise we split some sort of Southwest chicken wrap for lunch. Barb choose water, while I opted for a Blue Moon beer. Although I'm not a fan of anything lighter in color than a Porter or stout this Blue Moon is slowly becoming a favorite. If you try it be sure it's served with a slice of orange.
Earlier we had decided to cut short the trip and leave for home April 30. Barb has decided we will leave earlier, so I can get an appointment with a neurologist for my back. It looks like we are out of here on the 24th, arriving home on the 26th. That leaves us two days to clean house and pack. I can already hear the washing machine working it's second load.
Temperature was 99° this afternoon, so I was in hiding. Checking the Weather Channel it looks to be a bit cooler at home. Barb will not be happy, I'll be ecstatic.
Shared dinner at Chili's took forever. Nothing yet planned for tomorrow
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