Day -59: The 2019 Prefrontal Tour

The dates, cast.  The team, decided.  Yet to be determined?  The exact destinations, routes, and how your wayward travelers will fare when tested by the elements and each other...  Yet make no mistake - preparations are underway for the 2019 Prefrontal Tour.

Dust off those keyboards to follow along, dear readers, then polish up your best maps and meteorological auguries.  It's gonna be a ride, and we're gonna need you there.


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