Douglas' Trek from LA to Athens, Georgia

Saturday, July 14, Douglas began his cross-country trek from Los Angeles to Athens, Georgia to assume his new research position at the University of Geogia. Most of his belongings had already been shipped to Atlanta. His friend Troy Gunderson is accompanying him East on the journey along with his eBay purchased "swamp cooler".

Where in the World is Douglas? He's in Athens, Georgia!

Saturday, July 14 - 7:00 pm MST-from Winslow, Arizona - left late, the swamp cooler didn't cool car and was a fire hazard due to excessive power demands, spent night in Gallup, New Mexico.

Sunday, July 15 - 8 pm CST - Heinretta, Oklahoma - ditched the swamp cooler, planned night stop, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Estimate it may take two more days to reach Athens. Weather getting more humid. Truck doing okay.

Monday, July 16 - 9 pm EST - Athens, Georgia. Arrived Athens, no problems. Needs to sign papers and provide evidence of insurance prior to getting into apartment. Hopes to get apartment tomorrow.

Tuesday, July 17 - Athens, GA - Finalized all paper work on apartment. Moved in after renting U-Haul to move furniture shipped from west coast to Atlanta to apartment and stopping at Good Will for some additional furniture. Carpet in apartment still needs to be cleaned. All in all, things seem to be coming together.

Wednesday, July 18 - Condo #8, Athens, GA - Phone, cable, address, and carpet straightened out. Acquired 2 couches and 25" TV from Good Will yesterday and new mattress today. Troy preparing to return to LA tomorrow. Investigating need for additional a/c. Looks like things are taking shape. Starts work in lab next Monday.