This is meant as a means for me to semi-intelligently approach the ticket counter in Lancaster, PA, when I arrive their, God willing, in seven days. It may also give my potential reapers, some of whom I am supposed to encounter at some point this year, an idea of when and where this bad thought whackamole might appear to cast its tiny shadow at the foot of that mighty Murkan tower…
It is strange, and uneasy on the soul, to but rarely stay a week in any den. The recent multiplication of men wanting to train, my desire to return to those who assisted me when writing earned about $2k a year, has combined with a feral reaction against being crippled for some months in 2023. It is strange how a supposedly sentient and willful creature becomes colonized by circumstance. It is so strange I sometimes wonder if this life is real.
What follows is the plan I shall attempt to execute. This will be done in pieces, as I cannot buy tickets online and the east coast ticket counter clerks are generally incapable of selling an itinerary, with language and cognitive abilities sufficient for but 1 or 2 sales. Once I get to Pittsburgh, I will be able to buy tickets in a block. Note that If I miss a single train, that the entire itinerary becomes void. That is another reason for the writing of this, so that there will be record of intent for my failing brain to access for new ticket purchases. This will also give my hosts a ready reference. I am trying to move more slowly and more often, with only overnight trips. Sleeping sitting up for more than two nights becomes taxing for the crumbling cracker.
A note under each entry is a reminder of my primary activity expected.
Some of these stops have not been checked with folks who have invited me. In such cases, I will simply plan on spending a night in a motel to rest and write and map the area for a future visit.
I am currently, in Jersey, writing non fiction prompt articles suggested by readers and editor, background notes for a Myth 20 Podcast at summer’s end, and beginning writing The Warriors.
Thursday, June 5, Morning
Train from Metro Park, New Jersey to Lancaster, PA
Visiting a fighter’s daughter who insists she is The Queen and I am the Butler and should not be wandering about when tea time is nigh…
Friday, June 6, Afternoon
Train from Lancaster to Pittsburgh, PA
Finish writing The Warriors
Thursday, June 12, Night
Train/bus from Pittsburgh, PA to Norfolk Virginia
Training with James
Monday, June 16, Morning
Bus/Train from Norfolk to Baltimore
Finish writing Enemy of All Mankind
Northeast Baltimore/East Baltimore/Harford County (writing), Cecil County (training), Baltimore County (training), Westminster (training)
Friday, July 4
Sedan to Lancaster, PA
Train/training videos for local gym
Tuesday, July 8, Afternoon
Train to Pittsburgh, PA
Begin writing the Areid
Tuesday, July 15, night
Train to Chicago
Transit
Wednesday, July 16, afternoon
Train to San Bernadino, line is in ill repair, could arrive Friday 17th, Saturday 18th or Sunday 19th
Training with Rollo and Vanilla Gorilla, writing bio
Thursday, July 24 ?
Train from San Bernadino to Santa Anna
Train with Alfredo
Saturday, July 26, night
Train to LA
Transit
Sunday, July 27, morning
Train to San Jose
Writing Son of God/Areid
Monday, August 4, morning
Trains to Salt Lake City
Complete Son of God and Areid
Thursday, September 4, night
Train to Chicago
Transit
Saturday, September 6, night
Train to Pittsburgh
Begin Completing Planting America
Saturday, September 13, morning
Train to Martinsburg, WV
Training with Ax Grit
Monday the 15th or Tuesday the 16th Baltimore will be the destination, by train, bus or sedan. I’ll leave this to the convenience of my host.
Autumn Destinations
October
Saint Louis 3-5
Colorado 7-15
New Mexico 16-23
California 25-30
November
Oregon
Washington
Michigan
Pittsburgh
Lancaster
Baltimore
December Rough
Maryland
Jersey
Pa
January
To southwest MO, Phoenix, California… just don’t know
