Head West Day 1

 First leg of my road trip is in the books. From Hot Springs Ark, to Marshall Tx. Just west of Shreveport La. A short 4 hour drive, but it rained on me the entire trip. Maybe an omen for things to come. I pray not.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM

    They got armadillo on a stick in d’em parts?

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    1. GunnyTalesJanuary 21, 2026 at 5:51 PM

      You have to peel it off the road first, then it goes on a stick.

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