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| 5th December 2008 Soarpheat | Answers. - From: Paying rent? I think I'll try that... The answer to all is "Yes". |
| 4th December 2008 Tyler | Typically Chris - From: Paying rent? I think I'll try that... A couple of comments...1) You cannot fool me into believing that you are going to shower nearly every day. I lived with you for a year and a half and you never did it back then, so I won't believe that you'll start now. 2) Are you kin to Jesus? I only ask because I'm pretty sure that your pictures of your leftover food from your Thanksgiving dinner show more food than the original spread did, which leads me to believe that even after four people finished eating an entire meal that the only way for more food to be present than when you started is for one of the four of you to be related to Jesus. 3) I'm glad to see the long hair making another appearance. |
| 30th November 2008 Mom | Love reading about your adventures - From: Paying rent? I think I'll try that... Hi Chirs, I am saving all your blogs for the future. You truely have a way with words and the blogs are such fun to read. Bill Bryson watch out, Chris McEachron is pushing you out. The pictures are great, especially the sea turtle babies! I am amazed at your Thankgiving Dinner!! Especially having all ready ahead of time. What amazed me as well was how clean and organized your apartment was. Can't wait to come and see it for myself. My love to you and Ashley. Love you bunches, MOM |
| 30th November 2008 Soarpheat | Delightful travel partner - From: Paying rent? I think I'll try that... Truly, I wish I were on your trips with you (travel/adventure/survivorman-lifestyle is part of what makes you a delightful person), but I'm very happy to be exploring Leesburg with you. What a wonderful person to discover a new place with! You're a most awesome flatmate. I liked how you talked about walking away with a "clean" feeling from Mexico - if you get a chance, I'd like to hear more about that feeling the next time you write. I feel the same way about some places I've visited (feeling more refreshed once I leave), but it tends to be a cultural experience. I find that my interactions with other people makes me feel more serene. Without any interpersonal communication with local folks (excluding drug lords), how do you define your relationship with the community? Do you find that the memory of one course tends to run into another? Thanks for the response - Ash |
| 30th November 2008 Soarpheat | Delightful travel partner - From: Paying rent? I think I'll try that... Truly, I wish I were on your trips with you (travel/adventure/survivorman-lifestyle is part of what makes you a delightful person), but I'm very happy to be exploring Leesburg with you. What a wonderful person to discover a new place with! You're a most awesome flatmate. I liked how you talked about walking away with a "clean" feeling from Mexico - if you get a chance, I'd like to hear more about that feeling the next time you write. I feel the same way about some places I've visited (feeling more refreshed once I leave), but it tends to be a cultural experience. I find that my interactions with other people makes me feel more serene. Without any interpersonal communication with local folks (excluding drug lords), how do you define your relationship with the community? Do you find that the memory of one course tends to run into another? Thanks for the response - Ash |
| 12th September 2008 Snake | Well, he's off again,,, - From: one more time! Hey Chris - I was there and it still sounds like a great trip! And it really was. Take care of yourself the next couple months in Baja, and we'll see you (talk with you) in November. Love, Snake (Dad) |
| 10th September 2008 Mona | Nice! - From: one more time! Hey Chris~ 'Sounds like a memorable trip(s). 'Good to hear Snake's (always interesting) perspective on your endeavors. Love You, My Dear~ Aunt Mern xo |
| 10th September 2008 Mom | I love the Blog - From: one more time! Chris, I love the blog! You certainly have a knack with words. Bill Bryson watch out!! You definately cram much into the blog or should I say your life! I was thinking of you this morning on the way to work as my ring tone for you came on the radio. I had to crank up the volume and just chuckle. Have a safe trip. Love you bunches. MOM |
| 16th July 2008 Nick H | - From: Unemployed Once Again... You are living the life everyone else wishes they could live. I'm sure its not without its hardships, but I'm willing to bet any one of the many spectacular things you've seen in your travels makes it all worth it. Keep living life, man. You really are doing it right. |
| 15th July 2008 Jessica | Also green with envy... - From: Unemployed Once Again... There are some amazing photos. If your current career doesn't work out, good to know you have a back-up ;) |
| 11th July 2008 Soarpheat | - From: Unemployed Once Again... Not too sure Alana, but I'll let you know when I figure it out. |
| 11th July 2008 Alana | Wishing I could join in from afar... - From: Unemployed Once Again... Chris, there is no way for me to express my extreme jealousy. Here I am, sitting in an office cubicle in a city, looking at your pictures of absolutely sublime scenery (great photography by the way...feels like I'm actually sitting there in those mountains!) and feeling more determined than ever to set off on a journey of my own. What amazing adventures! You're driving to California, eh? Does this mean you're planning to swing through a certain notorious city in the southern end of Nevada to visit a friend? ~Alana |
| 12th June 2008 Eli | - From: Who needs headlamps? It's good to see you're still kicking, man. I enjoy these posts because I get to read about someone that gets to work outdoors while I'm stuck in my office doing 'engineery' things.... I think I'm going to try that hypermile thing. If you can improve efficiency that much in a van, I'm curious to see what my Sentra can do. Take care. |
| 11th June 2008 mom | Long trip - From: Who needs headlamps? Hi Chris, so glad you made it to your destination after such a long trip! It must be so weird not to have darkness. I hope you are able to sleep. Can't wait to hear about your adventures in the Yukon. Love Mom |
| 11th June 2008 Dad | Welcome back .... - From: Who needs headlamps? Chris, Glad to see you writing again - but more to the point glad to see you back in the field. Can't wait to hear (or actually read) about your continuing adventures. Love, Dad |
| 11th June 2008 Jessica | Oh Alaska.... - From: Who needs headlamps? I wish I had half the adventures that you do. I'll keep my eyes open for a job in the Missouri area. |
| 29th April 2008 Cousin Andrew | COOL! - From: Don't Quit Your Day Job It is so cool that you can experience these type of things. |
| 22nd April 2008 Mom | Ditto what Dad said - From: Don't Quit Your Day Job For once I agree with dad, follow your dreams while you can. Love MOM |
| 22nd April 2008 Nick Hooten | - From: Don't Quit Your Day Job Wow, I haven't checked up on you in a while, and it looks like I've been missing out. I think I agree with your life's mission. Life should be about the full enjoyment of the pursuit of ambitious, personal goals. We all get too caught up with this notion of family and money and responsibility sometimes...We're selling ourselves short, really. Take it easy, Chris. |
| 22nd April 2008 Dad | welcome back - From: Don't Quit Your Day Job Chris - it is great hearing from you again, and glad to see pictures, too. And you're right - pursuing your life dreams (goals) is an admriable quality. Focus on what you want to to, and then do it, with style and grace. Love, Dad |
| 22nd April 2008 Jessica Moore | Wow... - From: Don't Quit Your Day Job I can't believe all the things that you are doing. It is so impressive; You have new stories every time I log on. Congrats on all your experiences. I am extremely envious... Eli and I are going to scuba Cozumel this summer, and thats the only thing close to exciting that is happening in Murray, KY. :) |
| 27th February 2008 Dad | whale of a story... - From: Back in Baja Glad you're back on the radar- it was too long of a hiatus. I for one miss hearing from you and about your adventures. And the beat goes on ...... |
| 27th February 2008 Alana | Wow... - From: Back in Baja That is a whole lot of crazy events.... but I guess it was over quite the time period. I felt really sorry for that whale by the time I got finished reading about it... what an awesome (in the sense of truly being in awe) experience... though a sad one. I'm glad Ashley has gotten everything settled (from what it appears) and hopefully she's completely healthy and caught up on things very soon. Bartender, huh? Hm... |
| 26th February 2008 Mom | Nice catch up - From: Back in Baja Hi Chris, So good to hear from you and your experiences. I hadn't heard the whale story. Wow, what a story! Hope to hear more of your adventures. Love Mom PS I assume Ashley had a kidney infection not a kidnet affection. Had to give you a hard time about that one. |
| 26th February 2008 P Daddy | Glad to hear from you - From: Back in Baja Nice to hear what the cat drug in ...... I still have not seen my first whale in person. I am envious .......... FYI: working towards my first Iron Man Race in August. |
| 26th February 2008 Hailey K. | Beautifully Tragic - From: Back in Baja Wow, the whale story made me want to cry. That must have been desperately sad, yet beautiful in a way, watching a creature of such majesty pass away like that. And I think you may be right in that it didn't want to be alone. I wonder what happened to it, to injure it so badly. |
| 3rd December 2007 Eric | lesson for me - From: Smoke on the Water {{See my comment dated May 27th and titled 'vocab lesson'}} Just wanted to let you know that it was my turn to learn a little english lesson from your last blog. I always thought the saying was "for all intensive purposes" and reading in your blog "for all intents and purposes" made so much more sense and I found the history on wikipedia. I'll say it again, I love a good paradigm shift where you thought something to be one way your whole life only to find you were wrong. It was great to hear you found an alternate me in the world. Glad to hear you're thinking of me out there on your great adventure. Maybe we'll get the chance to connect over the holidays. I found out that I'm going to the Lexington office and starting after the new year. Was it not that long ago that I shared in your first view of the ocean in LA? And now you live in BAJA?!?! Keep living the dream! Fill your back pocket with sand. When we meet again, I want a story for every grain! Peace Bro, ~E |
| 15th November 2007 Mom | So glad for some detail - From: Smoke on the Water I love the detail I don't get from a few sentences on AIM. So glad you posted a note. I love you. Be safe. Mom |
| 14th October 2007 Mom | Shake out those boots - From: One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Floor Chris, love hearing about your travels. Several LOLs and so entertaining. I hope you didn't learn from experience to shake out your boots and shuffle your feet in the water. Have a great Kayaking experience. Take dare of yourself. Love Mom |
| 6th September 2007 Soarpheat | oops - From: The Boy is Back In Town! yup, i can't spell. my bad, but thanks for the correction. :) -soarpheat |
| 3rd September 2007 The teacher | sarchasm??? - From: The Boy is Back In Town! This is how you spell sarcasm. S A R C A S M. Glad you are back and things are going well! |
| 26th August 2007 Soarpheat | Sarchasm - From: The Boy is Back In Town! My comment on the mountains and oceans was most certainly sarchastic. There are no mountains or oceans anywhere near Kentucky, which is a huge bummer and a big part of why I love being out here. :) -Soarpheat |
| 24th August 2007 Mom | geography - From: The Boy is Back In Town! Chris, I am glad you think Kentucky is close to the mountains and the ocean. I guess it is all relative to the amount of time you have to travel there. Your trip to Canada sound incredible. I am glad you got the chance to get to know Ashley's family a bit better. Take care of yourself and keep the details coming. Love Mom |
| 15th August 2007 Norbert | hiya! - From: But Not Much CHRISM! You're so woodsy and manly and stuff. Sounds like you're having a ball, Chris, and I'm so very happy for you!!! Baja, huh? That's pretty rough. lol. Take the best of care, say hello to Ash for me, and I still remember the How Tos of using Underwear. Amen. |
| 14th August 2007 Mom | A love the detail - From: But Not Much So glad to read of your adventures. I love all the detail. I miss you bunches. Be save. Love Mom |
| 29th May 2007 Speedy | I Love you Superman! - From: Work work work Sup! I am having withdrawls. I miss you. It has been busy in ky. I have a job. I am a professional boy scout. SUPER SCOUTS HERE I COME! : ) Be safe. I'll talk to you again, Speedy |
| 27th May 2007 Tyler | Zion - From: Work work work Was there a big party in Zion whenever you got there, like there was in the movie "The Matrix"? |
| 27th May 2007 Soarpheat | nice - From: Work work work lol, thanks! |
| 27th May 2007 LOL! | Vocab Lesson - From: Work work work I about fell out of my chair laughing when I read "I decided it would be who of me to sleep in..." I think you meant 'behoove' I love it when we discover something that we thought for so long is completely wrong.... I used to think that Crayons was pronounced 'crowns' until about 8th grade. In 9th grade we taught this girl that when someone sneezes you say "bless you" and not "blush hue" ....yes, she was blonde. BEHOOVE 2. to be worthwhile to, as for personal profit or advantage: It would behoove you to be nicer to those who could help you. ....or..... it would behoove me to sleep in. love ya bro, keep writing! ~E |
| 27th May 2007 eric | pansies or trees? - From: Viva Las Vegas! So was the "do not disturb" sign because the petrified trees were already so scared or what? |
| 27th May 2007 Soarpheat | prickly pears are edible - From: Work work work and delicious for that matter, but you have to pick them with wooden tongs or something and then burn the needles off, lots of water in them too. they rock. :) |
| 27th May 2007 Jessica | - From: Work work work I wanna go to Vegas! Zion looks amazing Those Prickley pears look delicious. Are they edible? |
| 23rd May 2007 Debra Gabehart | Amazing Journey!!! - From: I'm still alive! Chris, Your Mom sent us your blog page, and it is amazing!! You probably don't know us, but your Mom has taken care of our daughter over the past many years at Kosair. Our precious daughter, Christena has been on her very own journey, which took her to the arch in St. Louis!! We spent much time looking at that arch while in St. Louis waiting for her double lung transplant and the journey after it. One of her amazing "trips" was the day she was able to RUN up the stairs to the arch!! Check out "Christena's Journey" at www.geocities.com/debgabehart. May your days be filled with all the amazing wonders God has given us to enjoy. Be safe and enjoy. I know your Mom is so very proud of you. Thank you for sharing your journey with so many others. |
| 23rd May 2007 P Daddy | Keep up the Blog - From: New Address I am in St. Louis for the week. Would rather be there...... |
| 22nd May 2007 Andrew | Dinosuar Footprint.! - From: Viva Las Vegas! The footprint is so COOL! Were you scared that you'd fall into the Grand Canyon? I would be. I learned about the Anasazi Cliff houses last year. So cool. |
| 20th May 2007 Tyler | - From: Viva Las Vegas! So, what's your shower count up...or down to now? I figured that would be a big enough topic that you would write about it since you probably aren't doing it very often since its just you on the trip. :) I guess you were good enough to get into the Bellagio, so you must have taken care of that at Alana's house. |
| 20th May 2007 Holly | AMAZING!!!! - From: I'm still alive! Hi Chris, Your taking on the look of a mountain man for your adventures. You seem to be taking advantage of every moment. Thats the way to be in life. Steven has a cousin in Green River Wyoming. Let us know when you get there and we'll put you in touch. He looks like a mountain man too. Thanks for sharing your trip, we shall enjoy through your eyes. BE CAREFUL (that is the Mom talking). Bye for now. |
| 19th May 2007 Alana | Yay for Vegas! - From: Viva Las Vegas! Your pictures turned out really well! Way to represent my town...:-). Thanks for coming to visit...I had lots of fun! Remember to send people out my way to visit. Have a good trip! ~Alana |
| 19th May 2007 Dad | And the journey continues..... - From: Viva Las Vegas! Chris, Looks like you're getting the feel of the camera. Your pictures are great. The ones of Mesa Verde remind me of a trip I took long ago - at least the cliff dwellers houses don't look like they've aged! You are seeing and learning alot of our country. and sharing it with all of us. Safe travels. Love, Dad |
| 19th May 2007 eli | - From: Viva Las Vegas! Excellent pictures, man. Your trip seems very interesting so far. Can't wait to hear about more of your adventures. |
| 19th May 2007 Mom | Experiencing the west through your eyes - From: Viva Las Vegas! Chris, So enjoy exxperiencing the west through your eyes. You are visiting places many of us have never seen. We are now seeing it's beauty and with humor. Love you Mom |
| 18th May 2007 Jessica | ":) - From: I'm still alive! How are you having the internets? It looks amazingly beautiful. I am jelous! |
| 18th May 2007 Soarpheat | I don't know bud... - From: I'm still alive! they did that out of mud, with very little water, and with only stone tools. and it stuck around for 900 years. i'm impressed anyway. :) |
| 18th May 2007 Tyler | Aztecs Are Over-rated - From: I'm still alive! I've built better stuff than what the Aztecs or the Anasazi could ever have dreamed about building! :) |
| 18th May 2007 Hailey | - From: I'm still alive! Awesome hat! Where did you get it?! ;) lol |
| 18th May 2007 Dad (aka Snake) | good pics - From: Pictures Chris - your pictures are great. I especially liked the one of the bugs on your windshield with flash. Very creative. The Rio Grande picture (with your shoe in the bottom of the picture) was good too. Of course, all the pictures with you in them were good - I liked the one with you standing on top of the sand dune! Anyway, keep the news coming. Love, Dad |
| 16th May 2007 Bekah | Wish I Was There! - From: I'm still alive! It's kinda funny...sounds a lot like the reverse of our trip when we moved from Alaska to Kentucky. Of course it's been 11 years since I've been out west and I thank you for posting the pictures! My memory is getting a bit fuzzy and I'm beginning to forget how breathtaking the western US is. So have fun, be careful, take more pictures, enjoy the sunrises, and don't forget to send me your address so I can send you mail!!!!! |
| 16th May 2007 Poo | Have a blast! - From: I'm still alive! Chris: Lisa and I wish you all the best in your journey to the West! We're delighted that you're keeping this journal and will follow your adventures. And we're very happy that you'll be teaching others at NOLS. We're glad that you're following your heart; it will always take you where you need to go! All the best! Poo. |
| 16th May 2007 Katie | Wow - From: I'm still alive! So happy for you. |
| 16th May 2007 Ash | Gorgeous. - From: I'm still alive! Dude. I have several reactions: A) That bug/windshield photo is an amazing shot. And yet it is horrible. B) I want to live inside the Aztec ruins. C) Quit looking so dang tanned. It makes me jealous-- and miss you. It all sounds overwhelming and gorgeous at the same time. It's hard to imagine you only left Sunday, but you seem to be doing a bit of everything. Hang tough with that stomach ache, avoid falling in Kivas, and call me anytime you like. You're extraordinary. |
| 16th May 2007 Mom | Journey to remember - From: I'm still alive! Chris, This is certainly a journey to remember. Most people never get this opprotunity to enjoy our beautiful country like you are doing. Dad & I are traveling each mile with you in spirit and thought. Take care of yourself. Love Mom |
| 16th May 2007 Mark R. | Roots - From: I'm still alive! Chris, it sounds like you are almost in awe. You will be seeing more country that will get under your skin, and make you want to stay. Kentucky is great, but other places are better. Where ever you land never forget your roots. Your roots are what led you to where you are, and are going. Enjoy the trip and write more than you want. Take lots of pictures. When you settle you have the makings of a great book. OFS |
| 16th May 2007 miranda | me=jealous - From: I'm still alive! one of these days when you're an amazing trek guide you're gonna take me to see all these things and more |
| 16th May 2007 Montana | Welcome to the West! - From: I'm still alive! Soarpheat (great name!), You will love the west. I hope you are not experiencing altitude sickness because you are going to be going much higher. If you would like some hints to great places to visit as you travel the Western parks, I am willing to suggest. For example: In Colorado, assuming you are heading for Rocky Mt. National Park, you will want to see the Mesa Verde National Park, travel the Million Dollar Hwy from Durango to Ouray (you'll find a saloon in Silverton); visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison near Montrose, go west to Grand Junction and the Colorado Nat. Monument or go east to Pike's Peak at Colorado Springs. By the way you missed some great things in New Mexico, or maybe you will catch them on your way home: Carlsbad Caverns is a must see, Alamagordo's White Sands NM--wow, dont' forget your sun glasses here; Bandelier NM near Santa Fe; El Moro NM west of Albuquerque. There is so much more to see in all the western states. Enjoy! |
| 14th May 2007 Dad | And he's off............... - From: Ready To Go Chris, You're absolutely right - let the adventure begin!! Take good care of yourselfn see lots of wonderful things and meets lots of interesting people. And remenmber that Mom and I are always behind you 110%! Love, Dad (And Prusik is doing well) |
| 25th April 2007 Miranda | crash in my trailor! - From: Summer Amazingness as i said, if you're ever in the auburn, AL area in the next 4 years, you can crash in my trailor :) |
| 25th April 2007 Schmessica | awesome - From: Summer Amazingness Chris-sounds like you have lots of adventures in store for you!! Have a great summer and be safe! Ben says hi and he wants to go camping soon! If you are in Colorado could you pick me up a 6 pack of Fat Tire Beer? Can't find it anywhere else!! LOL....Have a great time. Cousin Jessica |
| 25th April 2007 Aunt Debbie | What a great sumer! - From: Summer Amazingness Hi Chris- Sounds like you have one adventure-filled summer in store for you. We have lots of floorspace (are floors really your choice?) if you decide to go urban for a visit. Have a great time! Love, Aunt Debbie |
| 24th April 2007 Natalie D | Go get em' - From: Getting Started Yo Chris, good to hear from you! What are you doing on this adventure? Do you know where you are going? Working for NOLS? I live in Denver so if those wheels of yours are driving though here, give me a shout. Good luck, I look forward to reading about it. -Nat |
| 24th April 2007 Dad (aka Snake) | got it - From: Summer Amazingness Chris, Got your e-mail so apparently this works. You are getting ready for the Grand Adventure, i.e., life outside of school. Of course in your case outside is more appropriate than most. Mom and I are very proud of you, and are looking forward to reading about your many travels and experiences. Love, Dad |
| 24th April 2007 Dad (aka Snake) | got it - From: Summer Amazingness Chris, Got your e-mail so apparently this works. You are getting ready for the Grand Adventure, i.e., life outside of school. Of course in your case outside is more appropriate than most. Mom and I are very proud of you, and are looking forward to reading about your many travels and experiences. Love, Dad |
| 24th April 2007 Norbert | ahhhhhh - From: Summer Amazingness CHRISM! It's crazy where all you're going. YES, I want to see you. But of course because I go to Centre, we don't graduate until May 20th. But I'll figure out a way to see you, my good, good, good high school friend. I'll call you soon! |
| 24th April 2007 Mom | You are Awesome - From: Summer Amazingness Chris, Ok I submitted a comment but it apears to be lsot in cyberspace. Will try again. New Blog came through great. Can't wait to read and see pictures of your adventures. Just say on the side of "saneness". Love you bunches. Mom |
| 24th April 2007 Mom | You are Awesome - From: Summer Amazingness Chris, Great start to your blog. Can't wait to read about your adventures. Make sure you stay on the side of "saneness" Love you bunches. Mom |
