Surprised to hear about the maple syrup as far down as Maryland? Well, whaddya know!
Do you feel different every time you cross the M-D line? It must be tiring to keep switching accents.
A friend once told me about going to a Kentucky Fried Chicken place that was out of chicken. Always a good idea to carry pretzels in case of emergencies like this. You might want to get a pretzel holder to put on your bike, so you can carry many pretzels at once. They are also good for juggling acts in case you need to earn money for your next meal.
Dee