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i've started a general email to allow commenting, please use it actively and responsibly.  just visit gmail.com and add the following...

account:  2010roadjourney@gmail.com
password:  roadtrip2010

security question:  how many states will you visit?
answer:  forty eight

date of birth:  01.01.1983

tah-dah!  you'll be represented as 'guest' so feel free to leave yourself anonymous or let me know who you are.