Every year I post a potential route like the one above with a disclaimer that it is highly subject to change, then I go ahead and follow that route pretty closely after all.  Be aware, however, that this year I have given myself plenty of leeway to change course on nothing more than a whim.  I really have no agenda other than to have fun, go wherever I want, ride some dotted lines, and keep myself on a three week schedule.  If, after three weeks, I find that I've strayed too far, I'll simply call The Feeshko for a ride.  I probably won't actually do that though, because finishing my trip in a car would be a big blow to my pride (and to my imaginary reputation as a Tough Guy) but sometimes further exploration trumps pride.  She doesn't know about that part of my plan yet, but I'm hoping she'll miss me so much that she'll be more than happy to pick me up wherever I am.