Wow! We are in Kettleman City! I can hardly believe that we are in California, but it was so weird to drive into Kettleman City; a place I have driven through about a hundred times on my way home from Cal Poly. With any luck and undoubtedly much pain from Steve's saddle sores, we will end in San Jose on Tuesday.

Well, today I officially lost it! I have had some minor moments of insanity before today ( most in Kansas), but my little breakdown off of highway 33 takes the cake. I had just finished making lunch next to an open field. I had noticed a large quantity of flies around the back of the truck, but didn't think too much of it. However, upon entering the cab I realized that Steve had left his door open, hence letting in about two dozen flies. Well, that was the straw and the camel's back broke. Fortunately or unfortunately, I had a fly swatter and I went Rambo. I began yelling many words I will not repeat here, swatting everything in sight, and digressed into a general state of hysteria as I tried to rid the cab of the flies. Steve, of course, tried to keep me rational, but he just didn't understand. To him, there were a bunch of flies in the cab, but to me flies had invaded my home. It was at that moment I realized how adapted I had become to living in the truck. It really has been my house, if not home, for the past 97 days. I pay rent (gas), I clean it, organize it, it has a kitchen, living (and I do mean LIVING) room, and even serves as a bathroom for Steve on occasion. Well, now that I have made this big revelation, I will be readjusting to normal life in about three days.

So, now you know my dark side. I hope this makes you all appreciate the house/apartment you live in.

I hope that many of you can make it to the finish line. We are going to have a little celebration and we will post the details ASAP. For those of you who can't, you will be there in spirit.

Love.

Katie

PS…Jen, I have tried calling your cell three times and each time it says it's disconnected. I am sure that making it up to the finish line would be sticky because it's so close to Thanksgiving, but we can arrange some time to see you soon. Try calling me again and let me know if it's your phone or mine that is malfunctioning. Love to Bob. Peace out.