A Tank Full of Gas, a World Full of Possibilities

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It’s one of life’s more mundane tasks, stopping at the gas station and filling up our gas tanks.

But many times, and today was one of those times, when I complete the task I get back in the car, feeling full myself, full of optimism and excitement.

I start to think of all the places we could go and the things that we could do now that we have a full tank of gas:

  • We could drive to Pittsburgh and revisit my old stomping grounds and see what’s new
  • A couple of people have recently told us how nice Saratoga Springs, NY is – it’s just a tank of gas away
  • It looks like we could just about make it to the great city of Boston; it’s been a while, but we’ve enjoyed it each time we’ve been there
  • Virginia Beach is within a tank of gas; we’ve only been there once, but have fond memories

Of course, there are places much closer than the list above that would also be fun to drive to:

  • the Pocono Mountains, where I met my wife in college, and where she group up
  • the Jersey shore
  • Washington, D.C.
  • New York City
  • Philadelphia
  • Baltimore

There’s so much to do in all of those locations, and having a tank full of gas makes all of them a possibility.

It sort of reminds me of one of my favorite Jimmy Buffett songs, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.

I think that could be modified to include Changes in Longitudes as well.

Sometimes it’s rejuvenating to break out of your routine and to go somewhere different.

And a tank full of gas gives you that opportunity.

And how could a full tank of gas not help me think of the great Willie Nelson:

*image from Retire to Tennessee

 

Published by Jim Borden

A 60-something guy trying to figure out the world, and his place in it. Happily married for 40-plus years, three wonderful sons. Accounting teacher, fitness enthusiast, blogger, reader.

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15 thoughts on “A Tank Full of Gas, a World Full of Possibilities”

  2. Ohmigoodness, Jimmy Buffet, what? AND Willie Nelson? In the SAME post?! It’s like you want your readers to be happy or something! 🙂

    I like how you leave us wondering where you went, too.

    Great post!

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  5. I love a good road trip, mine is usually a day trip to the beach as I have gotten older, I can only do the max 4 hours in a car..anything greater I have got to fly

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    1. nothingbetter than a trip to the beach; I don’t mind a long drive in the car. I can even go long stretches with no music or anything playing on the radio, except for my directions! Just gives my mind a chance to wander a bit.

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