Welcome to what could possibly be the final Blog of my life. We're currently sitting in the Brawley Public Library with my main man Rick DeCarr. I'm so excited about so many things right now, lets hope I can get it all in before my half hour time limit expires!!
The remainder of last night was spent hanging out with the guys at the station. They made us some delicious carne asada and we discussed the rest of the trip. We went to bed where the full time fire fighters sleep in cubicle style living quarters. There was simultaneously a Flavor of Love as well as Rob & Big marathon all night, Diddy and I were in Heaven! We got to bed pretty early and were both asleep very quickly. Apparently there was a call last night with a loud alarm but I slept right through it.
This morning we woke up and headed to Brownies for breakfast. Andy and I got French Toast breakfasts while Ken went with his classic 3 pancakes. Andy and I finished our delicious breakfasts but Ken left about a pancake and a half stranded. This probably would help explain why Ken has been losing so much weight. As of right now Ken is about 6 pounds lighter, Andy is about the same and I've put on 12 pounds! Ken only weighs 2 more pounds than me which is definitely a first in our friendship, while most people would be upset at something like this happening I've embraced it and used it to make fun of Ken.
After that we made our way back to the fire station to meet up with today's crew. The department works on a swinging schedule so there is a completely different crew today as there was yesterday. They were all great guys and really into our trip. We hung out for a while before making our way to pick up Rick at the airport.
We walked around town and eventually made it to the bus stop. The bus came around 11:30 and we were all very excited to live up bus life. Unfortunately the back row was filled when we got on so we weren't totally lifers, but it was still a good ride. After about 20 minutes we got off by the airport. It was a pretty long walk but it was well worth it to see Rick's dumb smiling face. I can't believe he is actually here, it almost feels too good to be true.
After picking up Rick we made our way back to Brawley and into a small coffee shop/cafe. We got some sandwiches and complementary cookies and gave Rick a taste of what life on the road is really like.
We're all super excited Rick is in the house, he definitely brings a dynamic to our team that has been missing since January 31st when we left him in "The 'Cuse".
So that completes the update, before I sign off I'd just like to thank everyone who has helped us along the way. Whether you pulled up to us on the side of the road and told us we're crazy, took us into your home, or just followed along every day from New York, thank you. This trip would not have been the same without the generosity, encouragement and excitement of all of you. Six runs remain on this 2800 mile trip. I can't believe it went by this quickly. We're all really looking forward to what our future's holds. These next 6 days, our week in San Diego, and life after that is looking extremely positive and exciting.
Thanks again for everything America,
Durkin
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