Rules of the Road 2010

RULES OF THE ROAD for OTR-10 2019

1	Plan and prepare thoroughly before I leave.
2	Plan and prepare for contingencies.
3	Do not set off until fully prepared and rested.
4	Getting home safely is the goal of the trip
5	Turning back is always an option.
6	Don’t leave Donner unattended.
7	Exercise Donner every day.
8	Know here Donner is at all times.
9	Keep Donner safe, secured and under control.
10	Let Donner have fun.
11	Keep Donner clean, dry, comfortable, and healthy.
12	Blame nothing on Donner.
13	Drive safely; Don’t drive when tired; Obey the law
14	Drive only a reasonable distance each day.
15	Get off the road by sunset.
16	Observe daily schedule closely
17	Get on road early, efficiently each day.
18	Use the break-camp and pit-stop checklists religiously.
19	Stay on schedule, but reserve the right to change it.
20	Meet and enjoy people along the way.
21	Retire early; get a good night’s sleep; get up early.
22	Exercise every day.
23	Eat healthy.
24	No drinking (except a glass of wine daily).
25	Be careful on the roof rack and ladder
26	Stay clean, dry, comfortable, and healthy.
27	Protect my eyes.
28	Put everything in its place.
29	Keep the tent clean, organized and tidy.
30	Leave campsites better than I found them.
31	Keep the Defender clean, organized, tidy, maintained.
32	Plan the day’s goals and the remaining trip daily.
33	Keep a daily journal.
34	Update the blog daily.
35	Read every day at least one page).
36	Enjoy the moment.
37	Act smartly, intelligently, safely, esp. on roofrack.
38	If there’s a problem, fix it; prevent it, move on.
39	There’s a solution for every problem so don’t give up.
40	Don’t blame anything on anyone, including myself.
41	If something is important, do it now!
42	Help others in need.
43	Don’t take any unnecessary risks.
44	Respect nature.
45	Keep the right views thoughts, words, and actions.
46	What you do not pack, leave at home.
47	Do it right the first time.
48	Do what is right.
49	Expect and prepare for the unexpected.
50	Don’t rely on the GPS
51	Know where I am and where I am going at all times.