Well, the countdown for next Tornado season has started and my preparations are under way. About 25 weeks to go but you can't start planning too early. Next year I having a shorter trip and currently I am heading off alone, for the time being at least. I have my flights and hire car booked. Manchester to Oklahoma City via Chicago. I am going for the last two weeks in May. Heck I have even booked my motel for the first night in Oklahoma City. It is not 3 star but it is comfortable and close to Will Rogers International airport. It is also close to the fairgrounds and so you some times get to have breakfast with a bull rider from Texas. I enjoy meeting new people and you can certainly do that. The motel is also close to an interstate highway and so you have an easy time getting out of the city. How I love the open road. I will have a lot to sort out before May and if you are interest, stick around!