Norman to Homaha -- May 4th

Woke up and started off to see the OU campus and stadium. I had to wear my NU hoodie. To my surprise, no one said anything to me. I think I perceived a few looks here and there, but nothing concrete. The campus was nice, but it started to rain, so I got in the car and went OK city to get another DDD meal. I went to Leo's BBQ, and the location was vacant. It did have a different location written on the door, but it said it was only open til 2, it was 1:30. So I high-tailed over to other location and luckily, they didn't have any problem serving me. The waiter was very friendly and attentive and he recommended the ribs. That's what I had, and it came with their "world famous" strawberry banana cake. The sauce was AMAZING, and so was the cake. I wish the ribs were cooked a little longer, because if they had, it would be my new all-time fav BBQ joint. But they weren't, so it's still Jack Stack in KC. I did buy some of their sauce, and after all that, plus tip, I got outta there for 16 bucks. And the lady at the counter sent me home with two pieces of free cake! Very cool.
It was pretty rainy the rest of the way, so I decided to go all the way through to home, only stopping if necessary. I drove for about 8 hours today, the longest of the trip. It was also the only time I was in 5 states in one day. OK, KS, MO, IA, and NE. My favorite multiple state day would have to go to: FL, AL, MS, LA though.
So I booked it through, stopping just for gas and restrooms, but I had to stop for sunset, so I pulled over and went to Squaw Creek Nat'l Wildlife Preserve near Mound City, MO. It was cool. Very beautiful. The last 25 miles were the most annoying of the trip. I was ready to be home finally, when 3 times there was construction where we would all get back up to speed and in order, then we'd have to slow down by 20 mph for like 6 miles. Three times in a row!! Of course, the guy at the front all three times was going like 48 in a 55 also. Do you know what it feels like to go 48 for 6 miles when you've been doing 80 for 7 1/2 hours? It's excruciating. Oh well.
Finally got home, was greeted by rain, but there were like 5 parking spaces open at my apartment, so I couldn't complain. I guess everyone but 3 or 4 tenants have just moved out. I took about 5 trips up 3 flights to get all my shit in, relaxed for minute, got some Arby's and here I am. The drive from Mound City to Omaha was surprisingly the 2nd largest windshield bug collection, right behind the Everglades and Alligator Alley. AHhhh! Home Sweet Home.