January 1, 2011

FIRST STOP: NEW MEXICO

"I brought props."

Those were the first words out of Jodi's mouth when we pulled up to Andros Diner in Fairfield, CT tonight.

We were shooting for lunch at this dining institution from our college days (which coincidentally opened the year we were born), but a last-minute change in plans meant dinner instead.  It also meant that her son decided to skip the picking party.

Stood up by a 6 year old.  Story of my life!

The place hasn't changed one bit.  The pink neon lights on the mirrored ceiling welcomed us home.  We grabbed a booth and ordered the usual -- grilled cheeses with a side of fries and o-rings to share.  The diet can start tomorrow.

Then the bag came out. 

From it, Jodi pulled the following items:
  1. A wooden USA map puzzle
  2. Two lady Lego people
  3. A 15+ year old red plastic beer cup from Clam Jam (a springtime weekend-long beach party at Fairfield U that was punctuated by events like Keg Races, The Landshark, The Running of the Calzone, and trips to the Super Duper Weenie Truck).  Luckily, the cup had been washed.  And disinfected.

That girl is always thinking!  All the states neither of us had ever visited went right into the cup.  Then she gave it a good shake and I plucked out the puzzle piece sitting on top.

New Mexico!

I don't know much about NM offhand, except that it makes me think of the Road Runner, Route 66, Georgia O'Keeffe, and aliens.  We'll need to do some research so we can make the most out of our trip.  I smell a spreadsheet in our future. 

But first, we need to pick a city.  That's where YOU come in.


Have you ever been to New Mexico? 

Tell us everything that's good, bad, and so bad it's good, below!

1 comment:

  1. if you visit Albuquerque hit up the Rattlesnake Museum. they give certificates of bravery. eat at Frontier for huge cinnamon rolls and excellent huevos rancheros.

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