Thanks, all. I love all the enablers here.

Actually, I think the route is somewhat more than twice across the country. There's that little jaunt up the Mississippi, after all. I'm figuring the entire trip will clock in at about 8,000 miles. I'm probably off, but it's a number.

Thinking about this today, I realized that I've fallen in love with the idea of doing it in legs. Reason? Weather. I hate heat and humidity. I love the fall weather around here. I should start east about (looks at watch) NOW.

After that: Try to hit Wash. DC with the cherry blossoms. Florida in February is pretty tempting. Roll into New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Chase late spring up the Mississippi. Fall in the Rockies (both legs). There is no way I could do that in one unending tour. Yep, it has to be in stages. This will complicate logistics a trifle, but the stages don't have to be in order, now do they?

divingbiker, I'd love to stay with you in DC. I hope to meet other TE'ers on this trip, as well.

Back to planning. . .