Sitting in an auto dealers waiting room isn’t really good for anything except wasting time. But on Saturday, through serendipity I heard on the television that the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile was going to be in Orlando. Now, with 3,000 more miles to go before I needed to sit in that dreaded, shredded, paddingless chair, I charted a course to one of America’s most beloved icons.

Where is the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile?

That’s the question I’ve asked myself many times. Along with the hamburger, I’d say the Oscar Mayer hot dog is America’s culinary gift to the world. Since 1936 this 65mph hot dog has traveled America’s highways and byways. If you’re lucky, perhaps you’ll pass it driving along the road.

This summer the Wienermobile (actually 6 of the Wienermobiles), are traveling the country.You can find out where they are on their map. I stumbled across it in the parking lot of Walgreens in Winter Park, FL.

Most folks had their photo taken outside the vehicle, but I wanted to check out the inside! I asked the lady at the Wienermobile if she could open the side door. She agreed and voila, I was standing in the cab of America’s most beloved icon. In less than 10 minutes I was on my way back home.

Mission Accomplished.

Today’s Lesson: Do something spontaneous. It doesn’t have to be long and take up the whole day. In fact, quick, spontaneous adventures are often the best because you have the rest of the day to do what needs to get done, and, more importantly, they put a smile on your face! What’s the best spontaneous adventure you’ve had? Share by commenting.

Check out the rest of my photos with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Facebook. And for more fun you can check out the official blog of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

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