Tri-State Trek

Completing my task in Manhattan, I went to a deli with a colleague that sets up IT logistics for corporate events. I was telling him that I had to drive out to Hershey this afternoon and that I was a little concerned with driving through Manhattan.

Colleague: What ?? You don't like driving in Manhattan ?
tonyB: No. But I have definitely viewed my share of accidents in this town. You ever drive here ?
Colleague: Once.
tonyB: And let me guess... you would never do it again ?
Colleague: I would. I love driving in the City. It has a flow to it (gestures with hands) where you weave in and out and sort of feel how the traffic is.
tonyB: Whatever.

I went to go pick up my rental at La Guardia while pondering my apparent lack of midichlorians needed to feel the flow of messed up NYC traffic. The AVIS agent would end up being the Obi-wan to my whiney Anakin. She suggested that I take an alternate route that has more tolls and traffic but it takes you out to Staten Island on my way to the Jersey Turnpike, instead of going through downtown Manhattan.

I am now the happy traveller. And to top it off she upgraded me to a Trailblazer. Oh yes. It made my 4 hour trek through NY and NJ to PA most excellent.


Westward Ho.