Sunday 3 May, 7am, CO Springs -- Brett leaves town. Drives North. "A simple excursion to the coast," he thinks. "Three buffer days before my flight from Pullman, WA to VA. Plenty of time," he thinks.
10am, near Rawlins, WY -- Engine hiccups turn into engine tuberculosis. Gas mileage goes from 24mpg to 15mpg. Brett calls Andrew, a knowledgeable friend. He suggests fuel-injector cleaner. Helps a little. Brett begins to grow anxious. Turns up his music.
7pm, Logan, UT -- Brett sputters into Logan, UT. Old friends Dusty & Lisa greet him with fabulous meal, film "Into the Wild", maternal admonition: "Don't disappear into the wild on us, OK, Brett", affectionate cats, allergy medication, and warm bed. Brett decides to stay an extra day in Logan to look for a Volvo mechanic. Dreams mostly about tomorrow's fabulous meal, maternal admonition, affectionate cats, allergy medication, and warm bed.
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