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| 8th April 2008 Lindsey | - From: Arriverdici Italy Wow. It sounds like you both had an amazing trip! The pictures are beautiful. I am interested in hearing your thoughts on what it was like to see a "room full of Jackson Pollack's work" and then see the statue of David or something by Botticelli. I know they are two totally different types of art- but are they even comparible in any way? |
| 1st April 2008 Betsy | Otzi - From: Spectaculissimo Ben would be so thrilled to hear about your visit to see Otzi. We recently watched a documentary about him and he was fascinated. He's been trying to make arrowheads ever since and still keeps talking about what caused Otzi's ultimate demise. Hope you took pictures. I'm glad you're having a great trip. It sounds wonderful. |
| 1st April 2008 joe | Alps - From: Spectaculissimo I hve to concur with you about the Alps having seen them in Switzerland and France they are simply spectacular. The rockies are great but the Alps are breathtaking. Reading the blog brings the memories flooding back. THANKS!!! Miss you, Joe |
| 31st March 2008 AJ Williams | Black leather and spike heels - From: Penultimate Blog Belli vestiti |
| 31st March 2008 Windie | Looking forward to pics - and you! - From: Spectaculissimo It all sounds so wonderful. I can't wait to see the photos. I'm also looking forward to seeing you, too! |
| 30th March 2008 lori & burt | Alps here we come! - From: Spectaculissimo Wouldn't that be something?! Burt for years has been telling me Italy 2020...and your emails are making him even more interested. Can't wait to see the slideshow and YOU & YOU! Lori |
| 30th March 2008 Audrey | cannot wait to see the photos - From: Spectaculissimo I am waiting to have my breath taken away by these pix!! :) |
| 26th March 2008 Windie | Is there still time for me to join you? - From: Walkabout Italy It all sounds wonderful! Wish we were there taking it all in with you. Is Dave updating you on the brackets? He's kicking everyone's butt, but then he's keeping score. Hmmmmmm...... |
| 25th March 2008 lori & burt | - From: Walkabout Italy I am glad you are having such a great time. I can just picture it all. And you are not cheap or you wouldn't be there! ha ha Enjoy! Lori |
| 17th March 2008 Racheleo | getting caught up - From: Hiking, a really big David, and more Have caught up on blog reads now. Windie, my maternal grandmother always called me monkey...could we be distantly related? I don't think I have Italian heritage...although I do talk with my hands. The hikes, the food, and the farms sound fab! I imagine the countryside is just beautiful. Is all the pasta freshly made prior to serving? I wish you could see bearing fruit trees there, but I am sure it is too early. Gotta go get organized.--Rachel |
| 14th March 2008 vinsonio | Tired in and (of) Tennessee - From: More from Genoa Okay, enough with the stupendous art, wonderful food, beautiful countryside. Seriously, sounds like a trip of a lifetime. Say hello to Michelangelo, Bernini, Da Vinci, and Titian for me. The girl child and I travel to the far country of Asheville, N.C. for the weekend with 10 (count them - 10) junior highers. Now don't tell me we don't know how to have fun. We do rejoice at the advent of spring break next week. Bring back some Genoa salami, a fav of the guys in the house. If I am not mistaken, there is a footprint of Christ set in stone in the cemetary at San Lorenzo?? Good to hear from ya, Vinsonio the tired |
| 10th March 2008 Windie | Snowing all over the world - From: It takes a village called Paterno We thought we would tanut you with the fact that it has snowed here twice since you left. However, it sounds like what you saw was gorgeous. Besides our snow was puny - AND IT WASN'T IN ITALY! I must learn more about the "monkey" people. If this is a common event that you experience while there, this will be a sign that Mark and I must travel to Italy. It sounds like you're having a wonderful time. I'm so glad - although a wee bit jealous! |
| 9th March 2008 Betsy | Sounds Wonderful... - From: It takes a village called Paterno Glorious...to be envied...beautiful! Glad you are having such a great experience though it might make it hard to come back home. When are you coming home? We'll be in E. TN at the end of the month and would love to see you if you are back by then. |
| 9th March 2008 lori & burt | So good to hear from you guys! - From: It takes a village called Paterno Life is Beautiful! What a wonderful experience. I am looking forward to following along on your trip through Italia! Susan, as a girl growing up somehow I did get to shovel poop and do all the work outside, but even then I thought...well, I get to be outside! and it beats dishes. Jim, I could just see you two there with the tea and the good conversation. Congrats on making this trip and time in your lives happen for you. A dream made true! Enjoy! Enjoy-Lori |
| 5th March 2008 Lunabeama | Tutti Italiano - From: Into the Wild (sort of) Ciao Ya'll, Glad you survived Roma and now off to WOOF like good Tennesseeans! Glad you got to see the small collection of art that the Pope owns, and Parthanon. Enjoy the farmland of Umbria, and eat lots of porcetta and pasta!! Love, Moonbeam |
| 1st March 2008 Palmer | Viva Gelato! - From: Into the Wild (sort of) As it's been said, when in Rome, do as those pesky Romans do. And apparently they (or their descendants) eat tons of gelato! Now wouldn't the world be a better place if we all ate some gelato every day? VIVA GELATO! P.S. Hail to the Mighty Silverchin, who could crush the tiny Italian lift in his bare hands!!! |
| 1st March 2008 Windie | Wish we were there - From: Into the Wild (sort of) Sounds like you're having a wonderful time; wish we were there with you to explore the towns, take in the history, and enjoy the pasta, limoncello, gelato, and espresso - yum! I just returned from LA last night which was not nearly so interesting (but was ok). I look forward to hearing more and seeing pics! |
| 1st March 2008 Audrey | Thanks for the updates - From: Into the Wild (sort of) Sounds fantastic..looking forward to hearing more from the "country" :) |
| 29th February 2008 joe potter | Could you do a little more - From: Viva Roma Sounds great can't wait to see pictures. Reading what you have done reminds me of an Alan and Joe vacation non stop take it all in. I'm jealous but so glad that your getting to do this Miss you!!!! Joe |
| 28th February 2008 dave | Keep your eyes peeled - From: Viva Roma The Continental wants you for his next meal. |
| 23rd February 2008 squirrely neice | the big apple - From: New York New York well this is the squirrely niece talking for all u viewers out there. NYC was fun!... although i do admit i dont think i kept up very well...ahhh...here i come gym..although i think one would need to go run a marathon b4 they thought they could keep up w/ auntie squirell. =] anyway...i have recuped this wk. and if anyone is ever in NYC i highly recomend to LOOK BOTH WAYS B4 CROSSING and as squirell said..junoir cheesecake..but above all WICKED and HAIRSPRAY on BROADWAY! nuff said. thanks 4 everything auntie squirrel! |
| 20th February 2008 Rachel | disqualified - From: We're Baaack! Due to my sense of responsibility I must disqualify myself for this answer, however I'd like to win a prize for best made up answer: "Weirdos Wandering On Overseas Fields." Well, whaddya think? Wish we were going to Italy...maybe we should fly over to celebrate being homeless, with the couple who are jobless. :) Have a great trip. We want to hear every detail!! |
| 16th February 2008 dave | Send my prize directly to the internet - From: We're Baaack! World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms Although I understand this is a code name for "Forced Sex Slavery Enclaves", FSSEing |
| 15th February 2008 Lindsey | Whoofing - From: We're Baaack! Isn't "wwoofing" some sort of strange euphemism for sex? That being said, if you are only planning on "wwoofing" twice in 6 weeks, then I certainly hope it means something else..... |
| 15th February 2008 vanessa | wit-less answer - From: We're Baaack! Just to prove that I was paying attention the last time I saw you(and to affirm that we must have chatted long before that last batch of martini's kicked in), I submit that wwoofing is "willing workers on organic farms" have great trip...can't wait to follow thw blog!! |
| 15th February 2008 Windie | I want to win a prize! - From: We're Baaack! I know, I know, I know - it's #3 - Willing Workers On Organic Farms! Of course it could be Westerners Wave Off Overwork & Fly (to Italy). Is it possible that I've responded faster than Sue Roberts??? Have fun in NYC and getting ready for the big trek!!! |
| 15th February 2008 Lori, friend not sister, ha! | Italy! Wowza! - From: We're Baaack! I have always wanted to go! Will want to hear all about it! Maybe for work you can put on plays as Squirrel and Moose traveling about the country? Would anyone feed you organic food for preformances? Throw you nuts! Call you nuts! Anyway, have a great time! NYC will be fun too. Miss you guys. We've been out of pocket but not out of country! Love, Lori |
| 28th November 2007 Kim | This has been SO entertaining! - From: Home Again Dear Squirrel, Yep, am letting you plan my next vacation, for sure! P.A. turned me on to this and I've been avidly following your exploits. Sorry so late in writing-- it's been crazy here in NashVegas. Come see me when you've recovered from your nomadic spree! Sorry I missed you after you "retired"-- hope I see you soon! I think my new travel name will be "Monkey"-- whatcha think? Or does it have to be something more local? |
| 27th October 2007 Windie | Welcome Gnome er uh Home - From: Home Again Sounds like the whole trip was priceless; sorry I wasn't there for some of it. I sure am glad you're back, though! |
| 26th October 2007 LORI | HOODOO PRIZE - From: There and Back Again What if you cant come to the party, like what if you live out of town or something and cant be there, even if you want to.....dont shut us out of the prize contest just because we're far away!!!!!!!!! |
| 24th October 2007 Windie | Looking forward to seeing you! - From: There and Back Again I wondered if you got to see snow. One of the women here at the conference came from Colorado on Sunday and mentioned that there was snow. Glad you'll be home soon. I hope to be home Thursday evening and hope to see you for happy hour on Friday! |
| 23rd October 2007 karen | hoodoo - From: There and Back Again hello, I'm voting for Stands with Fist-- can't believe you're on your way back! Karen |
| 23rd October 2007 Lindsey | - From: There and Back Again Awwww! So glad to hear that you guys had an awesome time. We absolutely cannot wait to see you both at Christmas and do some hiking and eat weird food that only belongs on the trail. :) |
| 23rd October 2007 Vanessa | breaking the tie - From: There and Back Again I was wavering between Stand With Fist and Frank Lloyd Flintstone; so at the 11th hour, I'm going with Stand With Fist. Have safe travels home....what a great trip!!! |
| 23rd October 2007 Betsy | Hoodoo - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo I have to go with Block Head...Thanks for sharing your trip. I've really enjoyed living vicariously the last few weeks. Have a safe trip home! |
| 22nd October 2007 Rachel | torn between two hoodoos - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo Mr. Blockhead and Frank Lloyd Flintstone are fighting for my heart. I'm sure Gordon will understand :). Both are very appealing. I am going to stick with the tie because I'm tired of making choices. Just got home last night from Illinois/Missouri (we took Gordon's mom) and before that it was Georgia and NC. I spent 19 days this month out of town. If Gordon counts the last six weeks, he can include SC in the list. I'm going to work now, and hope to make no decisions today.--Rachel |
| 22nd October 2007 Windie | Hello to the DeBrohuns - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo Please give my regards to Joe, Diana, & Zoe! |
| 22nd October 2007 Windie | Favorite HooDoo - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo My favorite photo is Stands wth Fist, although i do like Mr. Blockhead a great deal. I'll give some thought to the Chocolate Cliffs; I think I can nail it. Since I recently produced a masterful wedding cake, I'm impressed with my own abilities these days. |
| 21st October 2007 LORI | HOODOOS - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo Heart of Stone looks like a pig with only a back leg. Frank Lloyd Flintstone is way cool, but Stands With Fist made me laugh out loud, and I love the colors, so it gets my vote. Have loved all your pictures, thanks for letting me travel vicariously. |
| 21st October 2007 Audrey | My vote for the Hoodoo - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo The hoodoo that do do the voodoo so well for me is: robbie the robot #1 Also like #5 since I was at the Frank Lloyd Wright birthdplace/school in Wisconsin this summer! |
| 21st October 2007 soo | - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo I LOVE hoodoos! Haven't seen any since I was pregnant with LB and we were hiking in Banff, way too long ago. My vote is for HEart of Stone. Fist is a close runner up. Hey to the DeBroohoouns. |
| 21st October 2007 jack | Not number One - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo I hate that one, I like the chocolate cliffs. |
| 21st October 2007 jack | What's a Hoodoo? - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo Where do we vote officially? They are all very nice but number One does the most for me. Robbie the robot looks like Renaissance guy with hat. Is there spellcheck? I used several complicated words. Do I win? |
| 21st October 2007 Lori | hard to choose - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo I will go with heart of stone though stands with fist adn Frank Lloyd Flinstone were also extremely appealing. I have lots of skin so maybe I could have more than one tatoo. Ya think? Burt and I LOVED our trip to Colorado and seeing these photos brings back good memories. We are really looking forward to seeing you both SOON! |
| 21st October 2007 dave | Tease - From: Vote for your favorite Hoodoo What movie what movie what movie? |
| 17th October 2007 Windie | Antidote for your Woes - From: Tip for you hiking folks Here's a simple solution for some of these problems; it's an old family secret and one I practice often: Eat More. Hike Less. |
| 14th October 2007 Windie | Coffee in Autumn - From: Synchronicity in Utah Autumn is, at least, showing signs of arrival in Knoxville. We had a couple of very cool days this week. The weekend has been beautiful with sunny blue skies, daytime temps in the 70s, and cool evenings - 40s. While we have no Butch & Sundance paraphanalia, we will offer you coffe in our patio when you return to Knoxville. |
| 13th October 2007 gia82 | Intresting! - From: Welcome to the TwiLodge Zone I loved your pics and you told your adveture very well. I hope I encounter a unique expeierence like that one day as I travel. As for being 'middle aged" ...good for you for doing it anyway!! |
| 12th October 2007 Windie | Avoid Sheer Drop Offs - From: Welcome to the TwiLodge Zone Perhaps for your future safety, you should seek out very easy flat hikes (like NZ). |
| 12th October 2007 Moose and Squirrel | Don't be a hater - From: And The Winner Is . . . If relatives are ineligible to win our exciting travel trivia, then that would also include ex-wives and their husband(s). If that were the case, you two would not be eligible either. So we wanted to be inclusive so everyone we love and care about has the opportunity to win an exciting prize, like a stuffed rabbit or something. Squirrel |
| 11th October 2007 Alan Kines | Zion, Oh Zion! - From: And The Winner Is . . . I drove through Zion one day three years ago all by myself. As the road wound up to the tunnel, I pulled over, enthralled with what I saw and sad that my Joe wasn't there to see it with me. It is the only place that I have ever been that brought tears to my eyes. |
| 11th October 2007 Lori | - From: And The Winner Is . . . Sweet. |
| 11th October 2007 Bitter & Hater | Petty Bitterness or Just a Hater? - From: And The Winner Is . . . In most contests with any integrity, relatives of people sponsoring the contest are not eligible to win. Just a thought from your bitter friends in TN. :) |
| 9th October 2007 Lori | I cant take it anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: A Tale of Two Hikes THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm outa here-theres just so much wonderfulness out there, how, how can we just stay in one place and stagnate?? I must go see the trees. Just the pictures make me cry ( well, everything makes me cry). Really, Im going. |
| 9th October 2007 Lori | With any luck youre in orbit - From: Where are we? Lets see, have you been to the GC before? Dont know--logically I would say you would avoid Vegas like the Plague, but Utah and some of your fav parks are on the other side. Soooooooo- Im guessing a quick pass thru Sin City to revisit Arches or other previously visited sites. |
| 8th October 2007 lindsey | - From: A Tale of Two Hikes isn't sequoia amazing? just absolutely one of the best experiences to be had on the planet. |
| 8th October 2007 dave | VEGAS, baby - From: Where are we? Expect the unexpected when you go on walkabout, mates |
| 8th October 2007 karen | Grand Canyon - From: Where are we? Hi kids- you're on your way to see the Calif. Condors!! have fun! the big question is-- where am I???? :) KLA |
| 8th October 2007 Mark & Windie | Travel Direction - From: Where are we? In case the previous comment left any doubt, we believe you're traveling on I-40 heading toward the Grand Canyon. |
| 8th October 2007 Mark & Windie | Trivia Answer - From: Where are we? There is some meteorological interference with the GPS tracking device hidden in your gnome; however, we estimate you are in Needles, CA. Tomorrow might include a trek into the Sacramento Mountains or the Fort Mohave Indian Reservation - or maybe it's on to Flagstaff. Have fun whatever you choose. Let the things happen! |
| 8th October 2007 Windie & Mark | Friday Nights - From: A Tale of Two Hikes We miss you on Friday nights, too! |
| 7th October 2007 karen | wow! - From: A Tale of Two Hikes I AM proud of you! And not just for the Stellar Jay! Karen if you get to the Grand Canyon- and go to the visitor center, you'll see Calif condors-- worth the trip if you can get to the South Side! |
| 7th October 2007 greg Lawhorn | Greg n Sherry - From: A Tale of Two Hikes Fantastic picts - Brother don't come back-don't come back!! I want to scream- you have gotten away from the tunnel vision that blinds our life for far too long, even having been on wonderous fantasies-somehow it fades when"life" intercedes. :( how to keep the joyous wonder of feeling you are the first to behold a wonder.....when worriing about what you have to do at work tomorrow or how to pay the outrageous bills that when compared to the scheme of things is absolutely nothing. - aww well - I degriss - can't wait to see ya'll again!!!!! much love, your sister in law |
| 4th October 2007 Windie | WOW - Snow!! - From: Snow Alert & Eavesdropping for Breakfast The pic of the mountain is beautiful!! Loved the tale of the date in the diner. Jim, how did you get so lucky?!!?? We're glad you have Susan - and that she has you! |
| 3rd October 2007 Alan | Arachnids are wild! - From: Wildlife Pics You bet. They drop from the ceiling over my pillow and spray toxic venom into my face in the wee hours of the morning. By the way, that anonymous Big Foot creature was at my 50th birthday party this summer. Scary dude. |
| 3rd October 2007 Alan | Cranberry Bog - From: Travel Trivia It is a cranberry bog in Oregon, probably near Tillamook or Coos Bay. I'm late reading this. Has someone already answered correctly? I need to win! |
| 2nd October 2007 LORI | Romance on the trail(by proxy) - From: Snow Alert & Eavesdropping for Breakfast A story to make one cry and thank God for what one has (or doesnt have) |
| 2nd October 2007 Dave M | Laughs - From: Snow Alert & Eavesdropping for Breakfast Your blogs are getting better and better. This one is a gem! |
| 2nd October 2007 Betsy | Thank You for the chuckle... - From: Snow Alert & Eavesdropping for Breakfast I appreciated your telling of the seaside restaurant voyeurism (is it voyeuristic if you are only listening?). You told that story in a very artful and engaging way. Thanks for that. It's good to laugh and to be appreciative of the blessing of one's spouse. |
| 1st October 2007 Joe Potter | Should have read all the blogs - From: Redwoods to Redding Well I should have read all the blogs before I answered but good to know I was right. Been busy with Sarah Kines 80th birthday a little backed up on reading email. |
| 1st October 2007 Joe Potter | It's a guess - From: Travel Trivia Hey guys I definitely am enjoying the travel blogs but miss you. My guess is a cranberry bog. It looks like the ones back in Massachusetts. Oregon would be my guess as to location. |
| 1st October 2007 Karen | trivia - From: Travel Trivia is that a garden of Redwoods or Sequoia trees? KLA |
| 1st October 2007 Siverchin | ???? - From: Travel Trivia Does Sue Roberts live on Google.com? Get a life Sue. Read a book, take a walk(without timing it) or go on a trip. |
| 1st October 2007 Windie | Keep up the banter - From: Redwoods to Redding I'm a little disappointed to know the truth. I really thought you could only manage that level of witty banter when Mark and I were with you. I guess I have to come to grips with the fact that you are the starring characters in your own show and not just supporting characters in ours. Great pics; the coast and the trees are majestic! |
| 29th September 2007 Mark & Windie | What a well-dressed sasquatch! - From: Wildlife Pics That Bigfoot is much more GQ than we would have expected (note the sweater vest). Who knew Sasquatch was a metrosexual? |
| 29th September 2007 lori & burt | love the photos - From: Wildlife Pics Love the photos! Keep them coming. The Pacific Northwest agrees with Silver Chin though glad he decided to come back to TN. Love the rabbit also..I hear that you have had many rabbits on your trip. Lori |
| 28th September 2007 LORI | TRIVIA - From: Travel Trivia I'm guessing soccer field |
| 28th September 2007 Dave | Ack! - From: Wildlife Pics I forgot to attribute. I didn't write that. Anything I would write lately would sound like dialogue from The Seventh Seal. You know, something along the lines of "Who watches over that child? The angels? God? Satan? Or only the emptiness?" There are meds? |
| 28th September 2007 Dave | In honor of the impending baseball playoffs - From: Travel Trivia I offer this rousing ballad about one of the legends of the only game that matters. **************************** Kenesaw Mountain Landis was a bad m***** f***er He was seventeen feet tall, he had a hundred fifty wives He didn’t do that much except he saved the game of baseball He put two and two together and he noticed it was four Now the treachery of Shoeless Joe can’t hurt us anymore And he’ll always be remembered as Kenesaw Mountain Landis Fellow named Joe Jackson was a fielder for the Black Sox And he always wore his black socks, but he never wore no shoes He weren’t the nicest fellow and he had a couple problems Cause he drank a lot and he beat his wife and he always acted rude He killed and ate some babies and he copped an attitude And the one man that he hated most was Kenesaw Mountain Landis The mafia said Shoeless Joe You should really run this show You should be the guy who owns baseball And all you really gotta do Is help us make a buck or two We’ll bet on the other team You’ll lose the game but make it seem Like nothing could be further from the truth Shoeless Joe did what they said he dropped a couple fly balls And he walked up to the pitcher and he poked him in the eye And in the seventh inning with the Black Sox nearly beaten There was someone who was watching from his blimp above the stands Cradling a rifle in his thick and meaty hands And as if you hadn’t guessed yet it was Kenesaw Mountain Landis Kenesaw said drop that glove Or I swear by God above I’ll make you regret playing baseball And Shoeless Joe looked up and saw The silver rifle’s gaping maw And though no one had noticed yet His underwear was getting wet He peed himself in front of everyone Shoeless Joe was finished but he couldn’t quite admit it So he raised his middle finger up above the other four And Kenesaw took careful aim and fired a single bullet And he shot that dirty finger off and he dropped his trusty gun And everybody in the stands knew that he had won And today they still refer to him as Kenesaw Mountain Landis Shoeless Joe left baseball and because a famous pop star And he asked the musical question is she really going out with him He had a couple albums and a comeback in the 80’s But he never won a Grammy and he never was the same And he never could be satisfied with critical acclaim Cause the critics all confused him with the great Elvis Costello |
| 28th September 2007 sue | - From: Travel Trivia This is clearly a peat bog located near the town of Portland OR. All sorts of ancient people have been found perfectly preserved in its depths. |
| 28th September 2007 Windie | WOW! - From: Zane Grey Slept Here Crater Lake is beautiful! I would love to be there with you to see it. We had a great full moon last night, too, but I expect your view may have been more spectacular. |
| 27th September 2007 vingo & co | Enter the Silver Surfer - From: Zane Grey Slept Here Been a while since we have posted a comment but voila!! here we are. The pics are BEAUTIFUL. They come very close to my views of the dumpster from my own window. Life in the crisis lane continues. I have been spending quality time on the sides of various municipal highways since the vingo van has decided to move on to a higher plane of mechanical abilities. In plain English, it has died 4 times in 2 weeks, we are on first name basis with the AAA towing company. Alas, the spousal unit was all for waiting and repairing until we switched vehicles and it died twice with him. I believe he "saw the light". We are now the proud owners of an 05 Dodge Caravan with luxury features I never even knew existed because we have always driven the tin can model of vehicle. It talks to me and warms my rear end!!! the kids are excited by the DVD player I swore we would never have. I was more interested in the only 10,000 miles part. It is indeed silver with the required roof rack for kayaks. Em is practicing the clarinet diligently, unfortunately for the local human and animal population. She has a concert next week with a duet/group ensemble performance of "Hot Cross Buns". The MP3 version will be out on ITunes shortly. Have a wonderful time, Crater Lake looks spectacular. Can I just close my eyes and wake up there? Hurry back, All Hallows Eve approaches!!!!! Vingo and co Hi Alan, so sorry about your "heartaches", hang in there. or is it HANG IN THERE!! |
| 27th September 2007 lori & burt | how beautiful! - From: Zane Grey Slept Here Love the photos. Well I have been better at reading than writing. So just a quick not to say, hi! Miss you guys. What a great adventure you are having. Looking forward to seeing you in Oct. Lori |
| 25th September 2007 man | none - From: Back in Bozeman sounds like you guys are doing great----gcall when you receive the mail-----take care......... |
| 25th September 2007 Windie | Happy Halloween - From: Wireless in Oregon You'll be home just in time to join us for Dracula: The Musical? at Theatre Knoxville Downtown on Halloween night. It's a costume party just like last year - maybe you can win more season tickets! |
| 24th September 2007 Lindsey | - From: Wireless in Oregon AHHHH YES! My "mongold guilt-tripping gene" has worked again! You will not be disappointed in Sequoia. |
| 24th September 2007 Lindsey | - From: Lane Ahead Closed I think that you are ruling out going to Portland, because you are supposed to go to Sequoia! Dear Lord- if you love big trees, then you gots to go there! (and pick a cabin for Christmas already!!!) love you both soooo much! |
| 23rd September 2007 Windie | Not going to Portland! - From: Lane Ahead Closed What do you mean you're not going to Portland? We have tickets to fly out there this weekend! Don't you have a house lined up for us? Aren't you meeting us at the airport? Well, if you're not going to Portland, we're just cancelling our plans. So there. Okay, so I'm just yanking your chain. We haven't purchased any tickets; the deals haven't been great and the timing is a little difficult. We still wish we could meet you SOMEWHERE along the way, but it's looking less likely. You might recall that I'm going to be in Texas part of October (my Fellows program). Mark is going to go with me for part of the time, and we'll visit with his brother a bit. That is adding a little bit of complexity to travel options, but it sounds like your plans have been a little more fluid also. Are you going to be willing to spend any time in Knoxville when you return? It sounds like you might have to move immediately to Hermit's Lodge! I hope Cannon Beach turns out to be good. If I recall Seaside is pretty touristy; I thought that might be the case when you mentioned you were there. I'm glad you got to Crescent Lake even if you didn't stay in the lodge. We thought Olympic was pretty amazing, too. Do you know what date you'll be back in town? |
| 23rd September 2007 Audrey | I just KNEW it...but didn't take the time to guess - From: Lane Ahead Closed But, we thought she was just wanted in the Eastern US!! Actually, I just KNEW it was my mom.....she knows everybody and everybody seems to know her!!! I just didn't send in my guess from outside my head. Oops. |
| 22nd September 2007 Vanessa | Stay Gone - From: Lane Ahead Closed "Stay Gone"...it's the title of a current country song but , like most country songs, you can make the lyrics work for just about any situation......but, back to my point. As I have commented before, I am living vicariously thru you (aside from that week at the beach.....sorry but you can have your tent and sleeping pad that I usually enjoy....I'll take big comfy bed followed by morning coffee on the beach anyday!!!)...anyway, it occured to me as I read this last entry and realized you have turned south and the next turn is east and home, that I really don't want you to come home because that means the end of this journey....MY journey.....the one I am I am vicariously enjoying....hence...."Stay Gone" !!!!!!!!! (Seriously, I wish only safe and fun travels!!!!!) |
| 21st September 2007 Lori | Beauty, beauty, everywhere. - From: Back to Camping Here,s another guess on the trivia question-Mark Palmer. You can give me my prize in person, 'cause I'm quitting my job (which I love) and heading to the Lake Quinault Lodge. |
| 21st September 2007 Windie | I think it was Cannon Beach - From: Any suggestions? I remember a little artsy town when I was in Oregon several years ago. I think it may have been Cannon Beach; Haystack Rock is near there which is a huge monolith. There are more of those haystack rocks in several spots along the coast. We drove down the coast quite a bit while I was there; it was marvelous. I was staying in Portland, so don't know of lodging options on the coast. However, I recall some neat looking B&Bs in the area around that little town that I saw. How soon will you be there? |
| 21st September 2007 Windie & Mark | Don't eat the banana slug - From: Back to Camping Squirrel . . . Research has shown that while tasty (to some), banana slugs may adversely affect your liver enzymes. |
| 21st September 2007 Windie & Mark | Who knew Jim was a hobbit? - From: Back to Camping We must say that in all the time we have known Jim (which we have established has been MANY years), we had not suspected that he was a hobbit. we always thought he was somewhat more gnome-like. Clearly, we were wrong; hobbit it is. Maybe Susan is more gnome-like . . . |
| 21st September 2007 Windie | Lake Crescent Lodge is great if you're near there - From: Quotes for $100, Alex This is really a comment on Rachel's comment. Lake Crescent Lodge is wonderful if you get into that part of Olympic National Park. Mark and I visited there this summer. We didn't stay at the Lodge, but we had lunch there while we hiked in the area. Lovely and looks like a great place to stay! The lake is marvelous! It looks like you're not lacking for beautiful vistas or great places to stay, though. |
| 20th September 2007 Diana | Other adventurous friends - From: Back to Camping Thanks for clarifying your hiking abilities. I'm disappointed we won't get to do all the 14ers but will try to accommodate your desire for a more leisurely visit to CO. I've got friends who are biking from the Canadian to Mexican border, and you guys are in the same area as them. They stayed at Quinault Lodge on Sunday, Sept. 16 and are heading south along the coast. Here's their website: http://web.mac.com/wking8/iWeb/biketrip/Home.html They are blogging just like you guys. I bet you may have seen them. They're doing some camping and some lodging. If you run into them, tell them Joe and Diana said hi. |
| 19th September 2007 alan | TVP - From: Glaciers are Fun TVP also makes a great solvent for removing hard-water stains. |
| 19th September 2007 alan | Eh? Can't hear you! - From: Back to Camping Well, I know it's not me. All of my parents friends are dead or dying. That happens when you reach 80. By the way, I am falling apart without you two close by. Not only did I have a slight heart episode since you left, but I'm being fitted for a hearing aid tomorrow. Come home soon! I running out of spare parts. |
| 19th September 2007 Moose and Squirrel | I should clarify our hiking abilities - From: Glaciers are Fun When I said "100 miles more or less", it was actually a lot less. I was thinking more of hiking down to your den and consuming lots of wine and cheese and chocolate and whatever I can find in your fridge and cabinets. My apologies for not being clear on this subject. |
| 19th September 2007 vingo & co | Trivia question? did I miss it? - From: Quotes for $100, Alex What the heck WAS the trivia question? Did my cousin in Washington State run into you guys? Her mother is June or Tess? She is my mom's sister. We have also lived vicariously by watching Silverchin's slide show - an awesome cinematic expeience. Some beautiful places, a lot like the panorama outside my classroom window. Oh, well, except my view is an asphalt parking lot with a dramatic view of the dumpster and newspaper recycling container. For excitement we duck bullets from the drive by shootings at the drug house nearby. For fragrance we whaft the odour of prepuberty boys and girls - intoxicating I can assure you. Enjoy your wildlife sightings and I will continue with mine. Have fun, stay safe. Silverchin is in wildlife detox therapy. Vingo |
| 19th September 2007 dave | No thanks - From: Quotes for $100, Alex Since I am afraid the fabulous prizes may be linked in some way to the freeze-dried delicacies you make sound so very yummy, if nominated to play the trivia game, I will decline to participate. I got a nice can of chili waiting for you right back here at home. |
| 19th September 2007 Diana | - From: Glaciers are Fun Since you are currently doing 25 miles a day (more or less) of hiking, then I suggest we tackle at least three 14ers each day you'll be in Colorado. By that time you should be averaging, ummm, say 50 miles a day. So let's calculate for added difficulty traversing snow fields, slowness from wearing ice crampons, elevation gain of minimum 4,000 feet, maximum 6-7,000 ft. Yep, we'll plan for three a day! Looking forward to it! |
| 19th September 2007 Rachel | ah, the memories - From: Quotes for $100, Alex We had a very nice stay at Lake Quinault Lodge...isn't that the one with a small rain forest and a sweet hike right across the dirt road? Look up Lake Crescent Lodge (I think on your way back from Olympic, but check in case I'm wrong)...really quaint lodge experience and a very gorgeous lake! I could spend days there. On the previous bonus question, I say hops or cranberries. Sorry I don't know the whereabouts of the various mothers in question. |
| 18th September 2007 Silver Chin | Gnome Alone - From: Important Notice I was just found enough time to hook your blog back up so I am catching up. One quick question to clarify matters. Why did you buy a Gnome? Do you miss having a third wheel or is this a desperate cry for help? If indeed it is a cry, believe me I am listening. You have my number. Remember back home you already have a stuffed dinosaur and a real live cat, quit purchasing fantasy pets. You are not in Germany you are in Washington state, if having a weird "friend" is a must get something like a totem pole. If you disagree with anything I have written go ask Mr Moose on the dashboard, he never disagreed with me. Hopefully this is just an a(g)nomaly. This is not gnormal. Maybe when you stop heading gnorth and turn south things will get better. I am gnot out of these type statements but I will quit. Keep the entries coming, now that I am back on the other side of the screen I need my favorite distraction. Talk to you later mammals. |
| 18th September 2007 Lori | ewwwwww! - From: Important Notice Creepy--very creepy. |
| 15th September 2007 Betsy | Thanks for the perspective - From: The Fire Danger is VERY HIGH As one of those living vicariously through you I appreciate the perspective you have provided...I can't get the image of your cold butt out of my mind and I'll probably have to talk about that in therapy next week but thanks...really. As to the trivia question, no idea but I'm guessing the bonus question as hops. |
| 15th September 2007 Lori | I dont feel sorry for you--- - From: The Fire Danger is VERY HIGH OK, stop with the whining! We all hate you and our mundane lives back here in the east. Yes, I can go to the ocean but, would love to be in your shoes. Besides, the Vault toilet has nothing on the squatty potties of Thailand, or did you block those from your memory? Have no idea on the trivia questions but will throw out an answer for participation purposes-1) Mary Anne 2)Prunes See ya! PS-Susan, you're looking quite skinny, just how much hate do you want??????? |
| 14th September 2007 dave | With the bad gnome puns? - From: Important Notice Please, gnome mas! |
| 14th September 2007 Lindsey | - From: Important Notice gnomes are pure evil. and that is all lee and i will say about that.... |
| 11th September 2007 sue | - From: Leaving Bozeman I know GOd is going to judge me for it, but my heart is CONSUMED with envy every time I read your blog & look at your pictures. Dang, y'all look cold way up there atop Mt Washburn. I wonder what it's like to feel cold. . . In the meantime, I'll be counting the days until I receive my fabulous prize. It will help keep my mind off my drab existence here. |
| 10th September 2007 alan | I'm so proud. - From: Back in Bozeman I'm so very proud I am in touch with the pagan world and thus won the prize, which I am anticipating with great glee. Please don't tell my parents. |
| 9th September 2007 Beach House Gang | Wildlife sightings on Folly Beach - From: Leaving Bozeman Hello from the Estrogen (levels lowering daily) Gang at Folly Beach! While our views may not be as spectacular as those in the great west, we have spotted some wildlife. No bison, but lots of bosom, herds of jellyfish, wild crazed surfer boys. We've been chased by out of control blenders and forced to consume lots of alcohol. It's tough here at Folly Beach. Wishing you well from Vanessa, Windie, Rose, Mary Sue, Ann, Gail, & Deni. |
| 9th September 2007 Windie | Looking Great - From: Leaving Bozeman Lots of great photos; looks like you're still having a great time. Looks cold at Mt. Washburn!! Hard to think about that here - I'm sitting on Folly Beach as I write this entry. Beautiful and definitely NOT COLD! In the tradition of the three hikers and their great songs, Mark and I are penning one in your honor; we'll pass it along. We'r anxious to hear more stories. |
| 8th September 2007 Rachel | Foodies - From: Bison or Boulders Jim, just so you know, I like when Susan posts what your menus have been. I don't think about what the menus might have done to your digestive systems (eyew). Instead I think of some of our favorite camping meals and yours give me new ideas! Creative cooking outdoors is fun, most of the time.--Rachel |
| 8th September 2007 dave | What to watch out for in Idaho - From: Back in Bozeman 1) Potatoes 2) The Fleshy-Toe-Tapping-Craig. 3) Did I mention potatoes? |
| 8th September 2007 Moose and Squirrel | Sequioa - From: Still Stinking after all these Miles Yeah, we'll be there in probably late Sept. Why? Jim |
| 7th September 2007 Alan | Room service anyone? - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT I can contribute some Marriott Rewards points if you need them. Otherwise sounds wonderful. I want to see Crazy Horse before I die, as the book would put it. |
| 7th September 2007 Lindsey | Question - From: Still Stinking after all these Miles AH! i am so freaking envious of you cats right now! it sounds like you are having a wonderful time.... is there any chance that you are going to wind up at Sequioa at some point in your trip? love yalls! |
| 6th September 2007 Alan | Flint Hills - From: More Fun and Violating the Prime Directive I concur with Lori, though I think they're called the Flint Hills. What do I get if I'm right? |
| 6th September 2007 Alan | Pagans Among Us - From: Bison or Boulders The mountains of western North Carolina are filled with pagans who leave their stone circles along trailsides and on mountaintops. There was a story in the Asheville paper a couple of weeks ago about this, and my Friends of Great Smoky Mountains newsletter reports an increase of so-called pagan worship sites in the national park. Just wondering. Moose, are you sure you didn't arrange those antlers in some sort of pagan frenzy? |
| 6th September 2007 Alan | You are becoming the very thing you're observing - From: Still Stinking after all these Miles It sounds as if you three are having a wonderful time, but I am concerned that not bathing regularly will lead to more primal behavior. Try to remain tied to civilization, if only because those of us back home are still in it. Joe and I have been in New England, up in Maine with the moose and loons on Highlands Lake. Now back to reality. I am envious of your adventures; the pictures are amazing. My dad had a minor stroke. No other news. Life in civilization goes on. |
| 6th September 2007 Loril | trivia question - From: Bison or Boulders Its a highly creative elk antler sprinkler system-obviously doesnt work very well judging by the color of the surrounding grass |
| 5th September 2007 Diana | Hike to hot springs - From: Still Stinking after all these Miles If you get a chance, hike out to Huckleberry Hot Springs and take a dip. It's located in the area between Yellowstone and the Tetons, the Rockefeller Memorial Parkway. The park service will not give you directions because they officially discourage people from using it. When we were there 7-8 years ago, they told us we would be exposed to radiation if we went in. As far as I know, no one has started glowing yet. You should be able to Google a topo map to find it. It's a short off trail hike. |
| 5th September 2007 Marcia Wasserman | - From: Still Stinking after all these Miles Wow, what have you guys been smoking? Attracting all that wildlife. You are just having too good of a time! Makes me wanta quit my job (?), sell the house (!), and hit the road (again). We chuckle every time we read your travel blog, and then we sigh with envy. (Although, hey, we tried to warn you about the Badlands!) Happy trails . . . |
| 5th September 2007 dave | I am with you in spirit! - From: Still Stinking after all these Miles Well, for a quarter mile or so, then my spirit needs to lie down and take a spirited nap. I am dealing with the heartbreak of no movie night by staying home sick today, but I am going to try to get out to the new downtown Riviera this afternoon and see Rat uh too wee, if the interval between, uhhh, let's call it visitations from my little friends widens. I've heard the "adult substances" out west are fabulous; let me know if you see a camel. dave |
| 5th September 2007 vingo and co | Yahoo to cowbus - From: Bison or Boulders Cowbus, sorry you were delayed, hope by now you guys have hooked up and sightseeing orgy has commenced. Have a wonderful time, stay safe. Good news from hooterville, SDHS enjoyed their first season win opener in many years in football Friday night. Yahoo!!! Andy is rapidly gaining tennis skills playing almost every day. He'll be buff and fit when you return. Pepper the wonder dog continues to improve, he got a good report from the vet yesterday and stitches taken out. He has decided that Jail is an OK place to be if it an air conditioned jail. Dave is lost without you guys so hurry back. The Em girl attended her first middle school dance, I'll try to send pics later. Her clarinet practicing makes the dog howl so I'm enjoying quite the serenade in the house lately. Moose and squirrel bring back a pic that I can turn into a painting, sounds like you are in some beautiful places. Later, have fun and be safe. Vingo and company |
| 5th September 2007 Mark | Elk Antler Circle - From: Bison or Boulders I don't know the origin of the Elk Antler circle, but I think this is proof positive that the Elk Aliens are behind the mysterious crop circles. |
| 5th September 2007 Windie | Ancient Mystery Uncovered - From: Bison or Boulders You've discovered the mysterious prehistoric monument of the American West - "Bonehenge." It's origins are actually unknown, but some attribute it's formation to a moon worshipping cult of antler possessing animals from the neolithic era. |
| 5th September 2007 sue | - From: Bison or Boulders I don't exactly understand this week's puzzler question, but that won't stop me from answering it, because you KNOW how competitive I am. THose elk antlers fell off of the big antler arch thing-y in COdy, WY. And some enterprising, devout individual decided to form a giant crown of thorns with them. The horn glob in the middle of the crown symbolizes the cross, and it is a reminder to all of us, especially those of us who are out enjoying God's beautiful creation for weeks & months at a time, that we are ALL sinners but God loves us anyway and desires a relationship with us. |
| 29th August 2007 Betsy | Thinking of you - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT Hey guys...glad to hear you are having a good time and experiencing more than the highway and the Bates motel. My kids are collecting postcards (mom sent them several from their trip out west, which, by the way they cut short by one week for reasons we won't go into here) so drop us one occassionally if you get a chance. By the way, in answer to your previous question Susan, I haven't heard anything more but am not giving up hope. We are one month into our fast from TV and I have to say it has been the best month I have had in years...no kidding. |
| 29th August 2007 Windie & Mark | What a Sunset! - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT The Bates Motel may have been scary, but what a sunset; gorgeous! We saw Bear today and wished him well on his way to you. He "bears" our greetings for you. Have a great time; wish we were with you. However, hiking would be difficult for us at this time - for me since I'm a lazy non-hike and for Mark since he went under the knife today. However, other than the giant cartoon bandage on his knee, he seems pretty normal. Thanks for the crutches, though; they are getting some use. |
| 29th August 2007 Rachel & Gordon (radish and G-force/gorgonzola) | Adventures - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT Your adventures are certainly up and down. You are smiling in the photos so that is good! We are enjoying the blogs. Congrats on the moose sightings. Thirty-five for the custom made tarp is good stuff! Our current adventures aren't quite as inspiring as yours, (we would trade, if only to be receiving your rain). The final yard sale, the day after your going away party was a dud. We were all set up and nary a customer by 7:30 a.m. Our friend realized she had told us the WRONG DATE. So, we packed everything into their garage and pushed REPLAY the next weekend. Funny, it went well on the correct date(no, the bike did not sell, but lots of other things did). We then moved immediately into preparations for den floor refinishing and now we wait the many cure days before we can replace the furniture (which is stacked all over the house). The cats will just have calmed down when the next workman arrives this Thur. to start the other jobs. At this rate, it will be a showplace by the time you return. G. resurfaced our driveway yesterday and today. Wish we were with you!!!--Rachel (our given nicknames via K & A) |
| 28th August 2007 lori & burt | what a trip! - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT Hey there Moose and Squirrel...been reading faithfully and good to be able to "come along" on your adventure in a way. ( : I am glad you are not in Gene's league of going off trail cause I want to see you guys again. More later! Lori |
| 27th August 2007 Mary Sue | jealous - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT I'm busy stamping out ignorance in East Tennessee, and there's lots of it. I'm feeling jealous....angry.... why can't I have a travel name? Why can't my honda have a travel name? I may take my frustrations out on Iris. |
| 27th August 2007 AJ | HAPPY 2 SEE HAPPY CAMPERS - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the wine! Your trip gets more and more enviable. Also glad to know that Squirrel's helpfulness with bird identification rivals my own. At least with wild flowers, I can get more into the Latin names: Flowerus Redus is my favorite. |
| 27th August 2007 John Watt | My name - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT I believe I will choose my name. it will probably be Cowbus. I have not decided, I have been a little busy trying to pack for a trip. Of course it is your car, but we may be referring to it as "The Big Green Zit" (so full it is about to bust) after I show up. Save some of the scotch and scout out a 24 hour package store around Bozeman, I do not have room to carry rock gut whiskey on the stage flight out. Getb used to me converting modern terms into 1876 terms, it will enhance my trip as well as yours. Well I would love to keep typing but I work. See you Wed. |
| 27th August 2007 jack | Western birds - From: Battlefields and Red Lodge, MT western birds would make my eyes pop out of my head. I've never even seen Peterson's guide to Western birds. though I did see a scrub jay once long before I paid much attention to birds |
| 27th August 2007 vingo & co | Feelin the heat - From: Mooses, Pikas, and Bears. Oh, My! Sounds really cool, moose are really big mothers aren't they? Sounds like the long lost relatives of Miss Piggy and Freckles are keeping you company. The pigs (guinea) are in fine form and send their regards. Pepper however, is still wondering what he did to land him in jail. He has to be crated inside for 4 weeks (Dave is SOOO excited). He just gets to go out to do business and then limps pitifully back into his crate. His back leg has an incision about 7 inches long but is healing well. He'll just have to cut back on the tennis and golf game. We just came back from the annual family camp with church, 60 folks, lots of bicycles, heat, sweat, and boats. Emma and Andy are becoming quite the waterskiing champs , although with all the sun we are coming back a bit crispy around the edges. Two cars are malfunctioning, Andys locked up on me in Kingston and had to be towed back to our house in Ktown. The vingo van has a hic-cupping engine currently. Oh well, another day, another crisis. Have a great time with the mooses. Vingo |
| 27th August 2007 Mark & Windie | Moose Totem Works! - From: Mooses, Pikas, and Bears. Oh, My! Glad you saw your moose; we want credit for the sighting. (Warning: do not overuse the power of the moose totem; you may unleash forces beyond your comprehension!) |
| 27th August 2007 Lori | Mooses, oh my! - From: Mooses, Pikas, and Bears. Oh, My! Yer just never satisfied............. |
| 25th August 2007 windie | Looks like you're having fun! - From: Gimme Shelter in Sheridan The pics are great - except for that scary Bates motel! Looks like some really beautiful scenery. Like Vanessa, I'm enjoying the vicarious road trip experience. Hope the new fly works great! |
| 24th August 2007 elaine | you are making us all want to move west - From: Gimme Shelter in Sheridan I, like Vanessa, am enjoying hearing about your travels. The fact you have jackets on is quite amusing for us here in hot knoxville. I guess you have heard we are experiencing 101 degree weater. Sounds like you are having a blast and for those of us who have to work, we enjoy knowing others can just play - wet tent and all..... |
| 24th August 2007 vanessa | Jealous - From: Gimme Shelter in Sheridan Really enjoying living vicariously through your travels....a couple of decades ago I wandered a similar path and the blog is bringing back lots of memories. can't wait until you get to Jackson Hole and see what you think. If you are car camping, at all in JH, (think you are backpacking tho) check out Gros Ventre campground...sort of splits the difference between Jenny Lake and the town of Jackson. Happy Trails!! Vanessa |
| 23rd August 2007 sherry | mimosa - From: More Fun and Violating the Prime Directive how's that?! you knew your sis in law would know the alchohol one huh :) |
| 23rd August 2007 Windie | Travel Trivia Answers - From: More Fun and Violating the Prime Directive Photos were taken west of the Mississippi River, but east of the Cascade Mountains. I know you're surprised by my grasp of the geography of the area. |
| 23rd August 2007 Windie | Why am I not there? - From: More Fun and Violating the Prime Directive With Moose's description of the long car ride and many lovely lodging arrangements, I can't imagine why MP & I haven't made immediate plans to join you! Sounds like you're having a great time despite the PD violations. However, if Squirrel gets pulled over by a New Zealand cop, I think you're in trouble; your car is NOT a rental! |
| 23rd August 2007 Lori | fun in the sun - From: More Fun and Violating the Prime Directive You were in Kansas-the one picture looks like the Sand Hills or whatever they are called, west of Wichita. Am slightly jealous of all your adventuring. Wow-a Bison up close-to think I lived 5yrs in North Dakota, dont think I ever saw one in the wild. (we were never in the wild except in our own house!) |
| 22nd August 2007 John | Yipee-Ki-Yay - From: More Fun and Violating the Prime Directive Yippee-Ki-Yay. . . Bison Patties!! Less than 168 hours to go before yours truly leaves work and heads West. Starting eating 5 meals a day so there will be room for me in the car. You are either in or around Gillette or Sundance Wyoming. Just have my prize ready at the airport. Later North American Mammal Duo. |
| 22nd August 2007 sue | Travel Trivia answers - From: More Fun and Violating the Prime Directive Both pix were taken in SD. I regret that HIPPA laws prevent me from being more specific. |
| 22nd August 2007 dave | You went that far to see rats? - From: More Fun and Violating the Prime Directive Here's hoping you see some mosquitos next! Cause, if you see em, you can nem lil effers. In the spirit of pioneering adventurousness, I walked out to the mailbox to get the mail last night. Then, to work on my endurance, I did it again about an hour later. There wasn't anything new out there though, so that's the last time I endure that torture. Iris has almost a third of her hair left! Godspeed, sloth |
| 21st August 2007 sue | - From: Raindrops keep falling on our heads Well, that's just so cool that you're in the BADLANDS, because when I was helping LB study for her social studies test last night, BADLANDS was one of her words. ANd she'd illustrated it very nicely, but without snakes, bison, hail, tornadoes or torrential rain. Send the rain over here, to this parched DESERT (another of her words) we call E TN. And next time you're nigh to hypothermia, just think about all of us sweltering in this hellhole. More cheerful thoughts later. Have fun!!! |
| 20th August 2007 vingo and company | Life in the not so slow but boring lane - From: Raindrops keep falling on our heads Greetings from Ktown and vingo gang. School is started (I am a middle school teacher) and the children still do not recognize their own name when the roll is called - (huh?). Middle school is going relatively well for the girl child, although she lost "team time" (think recess) for coloring in math class. Go figure - the art teachers kid is coloring in math. Bad news for Pepper the wonder dog, took him to the vet Saturday, he's blown the acl joint in his back leg and has to have major (think expensive) surgery to walk again. Bummer. The boys are fine, much mourning your absence at movie night. Have fun, keep in touch. the vingos |
| 20th August 2007 Lindsey | the buttkicking.... - From: Raindrops keep falling on our heads yeah, mother nature totally kicked your butts. something similar happened to me on discovery, so i will not make fun, only empathise. hope you guys are having an amazing time traveling the country and seeing all the sights. we really envy yall. will you be done by christmas? :) p.s. uhm yeah, i CANNOT believe that you did not thank us on your first posting! what the crap? :) |
| 19th August 2007 Diana | Seems it never rains in southern California - From: Raindrops keep falling on our heads Don't want to get in trouble, but just returned from beautiful, sunny, moderately warm San Diego where we participated in a Tiki conference. Activities included sitting by the pool, imbibing lots of rum drinks and listening to surf guitar, exotica and other lounge music from bands like the Calypso Cats, Martini Kings, TikiTones, etc. We promise to share our finely honed Tiki skills by making you expert Mai Tais when you visit CO in October. |
| 19th August 2007 jack | Deadwood? - From: Raindrops keep falling on our heads You should check it out for me. I heard they have casino gambling. I wonder how much it crapped up a quaint little tourist trap. That must have been scary all that weather and just a tent. |
| 19th August 2007 Lori | The risks of camping out- - From: Raindrops keep falling on our heads Yeah-its called "weather"- what'd ya expect??????? |
| 19th August 2007 Lori | mosquitos in Mn - From: Losing Blood in MN Interesting to read this, as I was just listening to "A Prairie Home Companion" this evening and there was a laughingly funny skit about the ginormous mosquitoes in Minnesota. Hope youre having loads of fun. |
| 18th August 2007 Betsy | Ah...fond memories.... - From: Losing Blood in MN If I am remembering correctly we had one of my most memorable mosquito experiences with you guys visiting an Indian mound in MN. Here's hoping you have none of those types of experiences in the next 5 weeks. |
| 18th August 2007 Windie | Wishing for the raindrops - From: Raindrops keep falling on our heads Sorry to hear of the downpour on your tent & heads. See if you can find some medicine man in the area who can send some of that rain this way. We continue to swelter in the drought; it hit 101 F here on Thursday (a record, I think). It's a little cooler today (I think the projected high for today is only 94). Mark and I actually ate breakfast out of the deck today. Sounds like you're seeing some interesting things even if having some intriguing bumps along the way. We thought of you last evening as we had a Friday night gathering. John, Mary Sue, and Mary Anne came to our house and hung out. We made cold margaritas and ate leftover barbecue. John's really getting excited about his trek out to meet you. You should send us your general itinerary; you never know what wild hair we might get to fly out west at some point. Maybe one of those weekend air fare specials will catch our eye! Take care; try to not get too cold/wet/sick! Windie |
| 18th August 2007 Alan Kines | Badlands Be Bad - From: Raindrops keep falling on our heads Well, it sounds like a bit of up and down in the Badlands. I hope your spirits weren't dampened as well. It is historically hot here in the mountains of western N.C., so we are sweltering a little bit. But no downpours, which is unfortunate since we really need the rain. Now that we're living on well water, we watch the forecast like never before. All is well here. Happy trails to you. |
| 18th August 2007 Alan | We have blood and bear in Webster - From: Losing Blood in MN It's not too late to change your travel plans, Squirrel and Moose. We have lots of beer in Webster, NC, and some blood, pumping much better through Alan's heart (a quick health update) since he's on new meds. |
| 16th August 2007 Windie | Losing Blood in Minnesota - From: Losing Blood in MN I thought when first reading your title about losing blood in MN that you were referring to some mosquito attack. Particularly since a 15 minute trek into my side yard - while wearing long sleeves, long pants, and tennis shoes - produced a half dozen bites on my hands & arms and another 2 on my feet. I was sure the MN mosquitos were more prolific and trickier than the basic TN models. Glad to hear that your blood loss is by choice and not unplanned insect attack! I'm also glad things are going well and hope you find some beer soon! Happy bison and elk (and hopefully moose) trails to you! Mark hopes you find a six-pack at tne end of the rainbow - or even along the way. By the way, have you found the thing we hid in your car? Enjoy! |
| 15th August 2007 Debbie | Hi out there! - From: Spider Cat Just wanted to pop a quick note to say Hello and you are missed. Hope you are having a blast! |
| 12th August 2007 Mark&Windie | Spider Cat: The Downside - From: Spider Cat You're in real trouble if Iris (aka Spider Cat) starts peeing on the ceiling while you're gone. John, watch out!! |
