today i went to aaa to get maps and whatnot for the road. i think mom had a heart attack as they were piling up all the books and roadmaps and calculating the mileage and everything. she had to excuse herself to get some water. the total trip to this point is 8,312.3 miles. my car is getting serviced friday morning for a last minute tune-up and then i’ll hit the road monday morning.
i got a bunch of e-mails today following the holiday weekend. bubba kadane wrote to give me the names of folks in the dallas/austin area that i should contact, like studio owners and local music writers. will chatham of crain gave me the name of another local writer in louisville to look up. tim furnish of crain said he was down for an interview in louisville and left a phone number for when i get to town. someone from beulah e-mailed me again to say they would be in touch shortly. but that’s alright, that’s not until san diego.
the best news came of course, in an e-mail from overseas. it was only two lines but it was the best news i have received yet. jason molina is interested in lending his support, and, once he gets back from his summer european tour, will be happy to help with whatever i need.
jason molina.
dude.
wow.
aaaanyway, i have to go send out more messages. byeee.
