Moving Trip - Day 1

I have to be at my new job in Jacksonville as soon as possible, so we departed San Diego today, shooting for a three day crossing of the country. Nicky and I are driving in different cars - and Nicky has Kiska. After filling the tanks (1000L), we left our little home in Kensington (sad...) and got on I-8. No problems through the Imperial Valley - stopped for gas again in Winterhaven, California, near the border of Arizona (1300L). Right after we drove through Yuma, I noticed that they have raised the speed limit to 75! That makes for a faster trip... Stopped to give Kiska a break from the car (1500L). Next stop (for gas) was in Benson, Arizona (1843L). We had dinner there, too. A little while later, a truck driver started to harass us. He seemed like he was trying to run Nicky off the road! We stopped (1930L) and phoned his company to report him - but they didn't believe that AZ speed limit is 75 MPH. Stopped for the night in Deming, NM (on the outskirts of El Paso, TX). Found a "pet friendly" place, the Budget (or Plainsman) Motel (2300L). Best part, we drove a hell of a long way today! We'll try to make it to Louisiana tomorrow...