So we are quite literally cruising I-70 in Illinois, coming up on Effingham as I type. No, I'm not driving... Richard is. He says hello and please save me from Pambo and Mema. I have no idea why I agreed to this.

1 If you ever get the chance to visit Booneville, MO... DON'T. Its creepy.

2. The I-70 corridor through Illinois has a variety of interesting aromas. None of these are particularly appealing. Right by the MO/IL state line it smells like a whole sack of bungholes.  Around Vandalia it smells like burnt coffee beans.

3. Pambo swears that somewhere by the 100 ft. tall cross of to the side of the interstate it smells like someone is killing some frijoles.

4. I actually have 100% signal strength here on the interstate. Best I get at home is 80%. This will really grate my nerves when my monthly rate increases to $50 for this service.