Day 4 - Denver, CO - Conclusion

Friends of mine have been so kind to reach out this week. I am humbled by how many people want to help or meet up or just say hang in there.

I'm tearing up just thinking about it. (FYI, I think I'm manstrating).

As people watch our progess on the Bucket Trip, they seem to get excited as we near their part of the country.

Unfortunately, we haven't been able to stop and see anybody.

But tonight after my Mom went to bed, I got to meet up with two former Cast Members (Carolyn and Jenny) from Disneyland Custodial.

One of them was so kind to come and pick me up (thanks, Jenny!).

The other was kind enough to host us (thanks, Carolyn!).

It is so awesome to be able to rekindle the friendships that were forged during a never ending battle of cleaning trash at Disneyland.

I have many fond memories of working with Jenny on parade clean up and Carolyn on Utility crew and restrooms.

The feeling that I have is probably not unlike what contestants feel on Survivor when they win a reward challenge.

For a couple of hours, I don't have to worry about the game.

I'm having fun on this trip but it is nice to have a break.

We don't stay too long at Carolyn's place. I make her take a picture with me and Jenny and we say our goodbyes.

Jenny and I decide to grab a beer before calling it a night.

We find a...well...I don't want to call it a dive bar....it's....a bar with character.

The place is mostly empty and the music is a little too loud (when did I become an old man???).

We actually figure out which table is the sweet spot in between the blaring speakers.

The conversation jumps from topic to topic. It is free and easy.

We get a floor show when this HOT MESS of a girl loses her balance on the way out.

Her companion can't get her off of the floor.

It is officially the greatest thing I've seen in my life.

Finally, the guy she is with gets her back on her feet. Smacks her on the ass. And they leave the bar.

It was quite an exit.

Jenny and I leave shortly after this. It is a long ride back to the Holiday Inn.

I can't even tell you how weird it is to have no idea where you are at or where you are going.

Jenny and I say our goodbyes with a big hug and the offer to chat anytime.

I am so humbled by my friends.