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| 29th July 2009 Lynn | Minnesota Farmland - From: Day 27 - Tim better hide the plastic cause we're about to be at The Mall of America ! Candy, this is a great picture!! Your camera did a great job with the composition!! HAHA |
| 23rd July 2009 cokeking | No Set Time ! - From: Day 26 - What a "Corny" Day ! Dear Ray, I have you to thank for my hubby's new found love handles. He has always told me that he wanted to be just like Big Daddy when he grew up. Well, I guess he's all grown up now ! LOL !! Love ya, Candy |
| 23rd July 2009 golfkat | Very Nice - From: Day 10 - God Bless America ! I enjoyed your sojourn and look forward to ours in October. |
| 23rd July 2009 ray parker | no set time - From: Day 26 - What a "Corny" Day ! there might not be a set time for getting up,but judging by these pictures of tim there is a set time to eat......lol i hope you are having a good time! |
| 21st July 2009 cokeking | The Sunset ! - From: Day 24 - My Husband's On Facebook ! Hey Poo ! It was absolutely beautiful and I wish you were here with me to see it ! I love you and miss you sooooooooo much. Can't wait to get back home and see ya. :-) |
| 20th July 2009 Rachel Gasses | Sunset! - From: Day 24 - My Husband's On Facebook ! i love that sunset... :) |
| 18th July 2009 cokeking | I guess I'll be nice ! - From: Day 20 - Happy Birthday Momma ! That's the one dangit ! I'll be nice and mark it off for you ! Hope the party goes well tomorrow ! |
| 18th July 2009 cokeking | Thank You ! - From: Day 19 - Will Somebody Please Help Us ? Thank you so much guys. I love you and miss you ! |
| 18th July 2009 Lynn | Rideau Canal - From: Day 20 - Happy Birthday Momma ! If the Rideau Canal is the one that runs thru Ottawa, then I have seen it. We drove along it on our way from the airport to Debbie's family's house. I must have missed marking it in the book!!! |
| 16th July 2009 Stephanie, Jason, & Ethan | HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANDY!!! - From: Day 19 - Will Somebody Please Help Us ? We hope that you had a incredible, exciting and adventurous birthday where ever it is you are today. XOXO |
| 16th July 2009 cokeking | You're Right Bonny ! - From: Day 6 - Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day ! Everyone did tell us that it was unusually wet and cold there but we made the best of it anyway. Take Care ! |
| 16th July 2009 cokeking | Tunica Here We Come ! - From: Day 18 - A Sunday Afternoon Drive Hey Girl, Tim said to tell you that if you're sure the 25th's the date, then we'll do a little re-routing and plan to be there that day. He also said to tell Charles that if he's cutting his trip short and coming all the way from Canada to see him you're definitely staying two days ! Can't Wait ! |
| 16th July 2009 Bonny | rain - From: Day 6 - Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day ! Yes, you no doubt needed your long johns, rain coat and hip boots to slog around in. Just to say, it really isn't usually this bad. It is getting depressing. |
| 16th July 2009 ginger | Hey! - From: Day 18 - A Sunday Afternoon Drive We will be in Tunica July 25th, for one or two nights...depending on how we are doing. When will you guys be there? Be Safe and Have Fun! |
| 15th July 2009 cokeking | The Moose Picture ! - From: Day 17 - We Have to Say Goodbye ! Go check now ! I have given you the credit you deserve ! LOL ! |
| 15th July 2009 cokeking | Sunshine, YAY ! - From: Day 18 - A Sunday Afternoon Drive Mother Nature must have heard my prayers last night cause the sun is shining just as bright and beautiful as ever today ! |
| 15th July 2009 Lynn | PJ's - From: Day 18 - A Sunday Afternoon Drive Tell me where you are stopping next, I can FedEx the sunshine yellow PJ's to you :-) Who knew PJ's were good for something besides sleeping! |
| 15th July 2009 Lynn | The moose - From: Day 17 - We Have to Say Goodbye ! I can't believe you didn't give me 'credit' for that Moose picture you put in this blog. After all, I jumped over caution tape, risked getting arrested and missing my plane to that darn moose photo!!!! :-) |
| 14th July 2009 Lynn | Lobster, NOT! - From: Day 16 - Peggy's Cove and The Halifax Citadel ! Ginger, We didn't promt him, he actually said 'let my try that'. But trust me, the piece was so small I don't think he even 'tasted' it. However, I have to give him credit for 'trying' it. HAHA |
| 14th July 2009 cokeking | Red Lobster ! - From: Day 16 - Peggy's Cove and The Halifax Citadel ! Don't worry Ginger, he won't be knocking the doors down to get into Red Lobster ! He says he didn't like it but I really don't think he even had a big enough taste to be able to form an opinion. The trips not over yet so I'm gonna see if I can get him to try some crab legs or something. Keep your fingers crossed ! Tell Charlie boy we said hello and we hope ya'll will be meeting us in Tunica ! Love ya ! |
| 14th July 2009 Ginger | Did he like it? - From: Day 16 - Peggy's Cove and The Halifax Citadel ! I have to know...did Tim enjoy his lobster? I know he's anti -seafood, so I'm VERY curious to know if he'll be requesting Red Lobster for dinner out. Pictures are beautiful! |
| 13th July 2009 cokeking | Hey Ginger ! - From: Day 15 - Welcome to the Family Heidi ! I'm about 3 days behind on the blogs but I'm trying my best to catch up. We were non-stop the entire time Lynn, Jason & Heidi were with us so I've fallen behind. Hope all the babies in Austin are doing well. We are having a great time and seeing tons of great stuff but I am exhausted girl ! Hope you had a great birthday and we'll see ya'll when we get home ! Take care, Candy |
| 13th July 2009 Ginger | Congrats to the happy couple! - From: Day 15 - Welcome to the Family Heidi ! I am playing catch up on your blog this morning! We've been in Austin and I haven't checked it. It sounds like you are all having a wonderful time. I loved to read about Jason and Heidi getting engaged! How exciting for them!! Enjoy your travels...thanks for the birthday card! I will have to send yours via email, Ms.somewhere up North! Stay warm :) |
| 12th July 2009 cokeking | Anne of Green Gables ! - From: Day 13 - Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia ! Hey Shelley ! You would have loved going to Cavendish where she was raised. We went to her home and to the actual House of Green Gables itself and saw her bedroom. There's a haunted path that connects the two homesites and it was a really neat and interesting place to visit. I bought my niece a copy of the book and the little Anne doll that goes with it. Hope you're having a great Summer ! Take Care, Candy |
| 12th July 2009 Shelley Wilson Jones | I love Anne of Green Gables!!! - From: Day 13 - Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia ! I love that movie and book.!!!!...great pics! |
| 11th July 2009 cokeking | Hitchhikers ! - From: Day 12 - Fundy National Park and Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick, Canada ! You are too funny Richard ! We're having a blast and I promise I'll have your buddy back to you before you know it ! Take care and tell Kelli we said hey. |
| 10th July 2009 Richard | hitchhikers - From: Day 12 - Fundy National Park and Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick, Canada ! i am pretty sure i saw the hitchhikers on CANADA's MOST WANTED. |
| 6th July 2009 cokeking | The Weather ! - From: Day 7 - Llamas, Cows and Sheep, Oh My ! It's so great to hear from you Carlton ! We've been trying to make the best of it and just enjoy our time with each other and our kids. The weather finally cleared up about two days ago and it's been much better. Hope all is well, please tell everyone we said hello and God Bless ! Take Care, Tim and Candy |
| 5th July 2009 Carlton Morse | New England Weather - From: Day 7 - Llamas, Cows and Sheep, Oh My ! I once spent a summer in Andover, Massachusetts and I remember weather weeks like the one you are experiencing. Embrace it! |
| 2nd July 2009 cokeking | - From: Day 6 - Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day ! Darrell, Great to hear from you and glad you was able to pick back up on your trip. How is the new phone? When in California, try to go by the Patty Hearst Castle in San Simeon (1/2 way between San Fran and LA). Also, Alcatraz in San Fran is great and The Redwoods is perfect for you. Stay in touch and be safe out there. By the way, we are near Portland, Maine and it is 52 degrees and wet here. I also picked up some Honduras Cigars for you on the cruise. see ya, Tim |
| 1st July 2009 Darrell Morgan | Weather - From: Day 6 - Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day ! You have cold rain! Here in Las Vagas right now it is 110 and it's just noon. It may hit 115 plus this afternoon. Tomorrow I'll be heading through Death Valley to Sequoia Nat Park. I better leave early. Later, Darrell |
| 30th June 2009 cokeking | Of course I listened to you ! - From: Day 5 - "One if by Land, Two if by Sea" I always listen to my elders !! |
| 30th June 2009 anonymous | - From: Day 5 - "One if by Land, Two if by Sea" You are right about the mansions in Newport. It is surreal to think a family could live that way. Their beautiful ocean views from their homes are priceless in my opinion. Thanks so much for the details of Boston. I have been twice and have YET to see the historical sites. :/ Continued safe and fun travels! I must get the book you mentioned early on. Sounds great! |
| 30th June 2009 Lynn | How to see Boston in a few hours!! - From: Day 5 - "One if by Land, Two if by Sea" I'm glad the rain stopped long enough for you to take the world wind tour of Boston. But hey, you saw most of the places that I suggested. I'm just glad to see that you actually 'listen' to me!!! |
| 30th June 2009 Rachel | Love You - From: Day 4 - Exploring Cape Cod ! I love you zillions! Hahaha..... Be careful and have a safe and fun trip! I will see you when yall get back! Love you! :) |
| 30th June 2009 cokeking | Hey Poo !! - From: Day 4 - Exploring Cape Cod ! I think you might be right Poo. I think it is a seal too ! I miss you and love you millions ! Hope you're having a great Summer and I can't wait to see you. Be sweet and I'll talk to you soon, Love, Aunt Candy |
| 30th June 2009 Rachel Gasses | Creature? - From: Day 4 - Exploring Cape Cod ! I think that creature is a seal! |
| 29th June 2009 cokeking | Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day ! - From: Day 4 - Exploring Cape Cod ! Hey Girl ! The rain has stopped for now so hopefully my little song helped ! It is wonderfully cool here and we are loving it ! See you in three days ! Love ya ! |
| 29th June 2009 cokeking | Hey Kim ! - From: Day 3 - I should have known he'd find a casino ! I'm glad you're enjoying the blogs and it is lots of fun RVing. You get all the comforts of home and you get to sleep in your own bed everynight ! You'll definitely have to try it soon ! Oh yea, I forgot to thank you for the bottle of wine you had sent to us on the cruise. It was wonderful with our dinner that night. Take Care and stay tuned ! |
| 29th June 2009 Lynn | HA - From: Day 4 - Exploring Cape Cod ! Don't you already live like the Astors?? I can't wait for the 'chilly' weather, but you need to get rid of that rain!! See you in a couple of days. |
| 28th June 2009 Kim Ponder | - From: Day 3 - I should have known he'd find a casino ! I love the way you write! Your reader can really envision your journey! I am highly impressed with how far you are making it each day! Looks like y'all are having fun so far, and this is a great way for those of us who haven't personally experienced RVing to see how much fun it can be!! |
| 28th June 2009 cokeking | One Big Blur !! - From: Day 2 - The Fun Begins ! Girl you know it's gonna be one big blur but as long as it's a pretty blur it won't matter ! See ya soon !! |
| 27th June 2009 Lynn | Speed Demon - From: Day 2 - The Fun Begins ! 7 states in one day! With the way he drives will I actually get to 'see' New Brunswick and Nova Scotia or will it just be a BIG ole blur? Just kidding Be safe, have fun and I will see you in a few days. Love ya |
| 26th June 2009 cokeking | Hope I get to wear my famous orange hoodie too ! - From: Road Trip '09 ! Day 1 Hey Kim ! We plan on eating a lot of lobster so I'll think about you when I'm drowning mine with lemon. Our cruise was awesome, thanks so much for all your help. Hope you and the family enjoy your upcoming adventures as well. Take care and I'll talk to ya soon ! |
| 26th June 2009 cokeking | Nice and Relaxing ! - From: Road Trip '09 ! Day 1 You are right Lynn, it has been uneventful so far but don't think it won't be soon !! Can't wait 'til you get here ! What the heck are you talking about Confederation Bridge ???? Ya'll tricked me !! |
| 26th June 2009 cokeking | Thanks Lisa ! - From: Road Trip '09 ! Day 1 We are having a good time so far but I am worried about Kayla and Porkchop. Thanks for checking up on them for me ! :-) |
| 26th June 2009 Kim Ponder | Awesome Blog - From: Road Trip '09 ! Day 1 What a fantastic blog, Candy! This will be fun to follow and see what continued fun the summer holds for your family. I so love the Canada/New England coastal areas. I can taste some Maine lobster now. Yum! It should be super this time of year. Hopefully, you'll find some milder temperatures than those here in the South. We are going on a 12-night Norwegian Fjords and North Cape cruise next month, so we'll get to enjoy mild temperatures and a trip past the Arctic Circle. We are looking forward to wearing a hoodie in July! :) Have a blast, and safe and fun travels to you and yours! Kim Ponder |
| 26th June 2009 THE TOLBERTS | HAVE A GREAT TRIP! - From: Road Trip '09 ! Day 1 Looks like you guys are already having a good time...how I resent you for being able to do so. Take lots of pictures and I will keep up with your trip. Enjoy your time with Jon. I will ceck on Kayla and Porkchop to make sure you have a house when you return....hahahha Have fun!! |
| 26th June 2009 Lynn | On the road again! - From: Road Trip '09 ! Day 1 Sounds like day 1 was pretty uneventuful. But you made it out of GA and are all set for parts unknown. Hopefully you will survive the bridge/tunnel. Just think of it as pracitce for our trek across the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island!!! Only 6 days and I will be with you, YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nova Scotia here we come :-) |
| 12th July 2008 cokeking | Trumped You Say !! - From: Day 31 - The Longest Day of My Life !! Girl I trumped you about 12 days ago and I'm still trumping on !! Your pictures at Glacier were awesome and I'm glad you're home safe. There's some crazy stuff in this book but we just keep on doing it !! The Ranger Lady told us to drink lots and lots of water and that would help with the heat and elevation sickness we've been experiencing. If I have learned one thing on this trip, it's the fact that the United States has a lot of incredible things to offer and I hope I get to finish seeing them all before I'm gone !! Tell your Mom and Dad we said hello and we miss them too. Love ya, Candy |
| 11th July 2008 Lynn | What Mexican Hat? - From: Day 33 - Mexican Hat & Mesa Verde National Park All I see is what looks like a freakin alien spaceship that landeded on a rock! Youlive an learn, right? At least you can say you marked it off the list pf 1000 things to see before you die! And that is definitely one that I haven't seen, so you are at least one up on me :-) Be sure to drink plenty of water (not soda or crown) to combat the heat and elevation. Take care, be safe and talk to you soon. Love ya |
| 11th July 2008 ant | subs - From: Day 33 - Mexican Hat & Mesa Verde National Park hey bro in law bring me back some subcontracters |
| 9th July 2008 Lynn | You may have 'trumped' me! - From: Day 31 - The Longest Day of My Life !! Well, well, you may have just 'trumped' me today will all these sites! I know that I have seen lots of Utah, but don't know if it included all these state and national parks. However, if Tim has seen them before I probably have as well. I knew you were calling me last night to 'one up me'!! I hope you guys have a chance to check out the "'Great Salt Lake and the Salt Flats" because they are amazing. I know what you mean about having trouble wrapping your brain around the fact that you are still in the good old USA. We truly live in an awesome country! Love you, Lynn |
| 9th July 2008 cokeking | LOL - From: Day 27 - Clampetts Hit Vegas ! The hair comment was in honor of you and Anthony !!! |
| 8th July 2008 Lynn | LOL - From: Day 27 - Clampetts Hit Vegas ! I was laughing so hard when I read this!! The two of you wandering through the hotel in your PJs is jsut priceless. And I can't believe that you made that reference to Tim's hair :-) |
| 30th June 2008 cokeking | Chillin - From: Day 22 - Santa Monica Beach ! I have now been in the PACIFIC !!!! YEAH !!!! The water was very cold and it was very windy so we all got really sunburned/windburned but it was sooooooo worth it !!! I was losing my tan anyway. Have a safe trip to Glacier and I can't wait to hear all about it !! Love ya, Candy |
| 30th June 2008 cokeking | Knott's Berry Farm !! - From: Day 21 - Knott's Berry Farm !! Don't you worry, I have a whole list of things to do that you've never done and I'm catching up very quickly !! Before you know it I will have as many highlights in that book of yours as you do !! |
| 30th June 2008 cokeking | Dreams do come true.... - From: Day 20 - Disneyland !!! Now you know that he was so embarassed !! I was literally laughing and giggly like a little three year old and it was all he could do to watch without running as far away as possible !!!! Wish you were here helping me embarass him like before. Love ya and miss ya, Candy |
| 30th June 2008 cokeking | Yo kids ! Wazzup ? - From: Day 19 - Castles and Wine !! Hey Cuz, Thanks for the good wishes ! We are having a blast and wishing that everyone was here with us. Ya'll take care and hope you're enjoying that new poker table !! Love ya, Candy |
| 30th June 2008 Lynn | Chillin - From: Day 22 - Santa Monica Beach ! After 2 whirlwind days it sounds like you all needed to "chill' for a bit. But I'm sure that you weren't expecting (unless Tim warned you) that the chill would be from the Pacific Ocean! Definitely not like the east coast. But hey at least you can say you have been IN the Pacific. Sounds like you all got to experience the'Nuts & Flakes' of CA. Remember, this IS what memories are made of! Bright and early Tuesday Morning I'm off to Glacier National Park, I'm so excited :-). You all be safe, have fun and I'll talk to you soon. Love ya, Lynn |
| 30th June 2008 Lynn | Been there done that! - From: Day 21 - Knott's Berry Farm !! Almost eveyone has been to Disney (now that includes you), but how many people even know about Knott's Berry Farm? I've been there and done that, now try to find something I haven't done :-) Love ya |
| 30th June 2008 Lynn | Dreams do come true . . . - From: Day 20 - Disneyland !!! and fears can be conquered. See Disney can make you do anything! I am so impressed that you conquered Space Mountain. If you can ride that one, you can ride any of them! My Mom told me that you had never been to Disney and I couldn't beleive it. After all this time it sounds like you had the time of your life. I can only imagine the look on Tim's face when you all were acting like silly little girls. I hope you didn't embarass him! You should have reminded him that "Disney brings out the kid in all of us". Love ya, Lynn |
| 30th June 2008 Charles | Yo kids! Wazzup? - From: Day 19 - Castles and Wine !! Been following this fantastic voyage with a little envy and a host of good wishes for safe travel and good times. Hope that all of you are staying safe, rested, and, above all, CLEAN! I've been camping without any facilities, and in hotels where I would have been better off NOT having a shower, but for SIXS WEEKS!? Health and happiness to all of you. And a SAFE AND QUICK RETURN! Charles Jr. |
| 29th June 2008 cokeking | Wow it looks like a great trip ! - From: Day 19 - Castles and Wine !! Hey Gina, You know we would have had a GREAT time !! We have seen so much and it has been incredible. Maybe we can leave the teenagers at home next time and do a grown-up trip. Hope your Mom is doing better and we'll talk to ya soon. Love ya, Candy |
| 29th June 2008 cokeking | Sinky Situation ! - From: Day 18 - A Pretty "Poopy" Day ! Hey Girl, Thanks for the warning, they left the part about the sea gulls out of your little book !! We definitely got the full experience in San Francisco ! Be safe on your trip and let us know how it goes. Love ya, Candy |
| 29th June 2008 Gina | Wow it looks like a great trip! - From: Day 19 - Castles and Wine !! Hello there , what a great trip! I went back to day one I know this is a trip that you will never forget. It was so good to see Aunt Peggy & Uncle Jack today. I was so glad that Aunt Peggy told me about your trip. You know Tim I told your Mom that you could have brought your younger cuz with ya.( LOL ) I know Candy and I would have had a great time! Really so happy for you both! I will be checking to see where you two go next. Have a great time and have fun for me. :) Take care love ya Gina |
| 25th June 2008 Lynn | Stinky situation! - From: Day 18 - A Pretty "Poopy" Day ! Sounds like you had a pretty 'stinky day'. What are the chances of it happening to both of you in the same day? I had forgotten about the sea gulls, but that is a pretty common occurance in San Fran. I should have warned you about them. But at least now you can say you fully 'experienced' San Francisco! I must say that I was laughing pretty hard when I read this. If you happen to see George Clooney in Hollywood, be sure to give him my phone number :-) Love ya |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | You are doing so well I booked you a flight ! - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! Hey Ginger, Don't go booking any flights yet !! I said I've overcome SOME of my fears, not all of them ! I'm just kidding, I guess since I'm doing so well I need to keep going but Tunica is going to have to wait until I get home and figure out how I'm going to pay the credit card bill from this trip !! Tell Papa Charles I may need to set up a line of credit !! We are having the time of our lives and I wouldn't trade it for anything right now. I absolutely loved San Francisco and can't wait to go back. I'll let you know about Vegas as soon as we can nail down a concrete date but I think it'll be this Saturday or Sunday. Where do we need to stay when we get there ? Believe me, Tim has been well taken care of on this trip !!! Love ya, Candy |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | I left my heart...... - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! Lynn, I left mine there too, about two hours ago. I absolutely loved San Francisco !! It's my favorite place so far. I wish you were here with us too, I know we would have such a great time. Believe me, I was tempted to lock her up but I just couldn't !! Call me soon about Vegas !! Love ya, Candy |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | Ray-Ray - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! Hey Rachel, Thanks for the update on our new bundle of joy. I'm glad they are both doing well. We are having a great time and I've gotten you some souveniers from all over the United States. I hope you're liking all your postcards ! I love you and miss you and can't wait to get back and see ya, Love Aunt Candy |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | RIce-A-Roni - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! Anthony, I shipped your Rice, T-Shirt and autograph today so be on the look out for it !! Love ya, Candy |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | Dawn & San Fran Bay - From: Day 15 - Journey to San Francisco ! Hey, Dawn called me today and she can't meet up with us because she's in Georgia !! Just our luck ! I found out today that Scott Petereson is in San Quentin on death row. Love ya, Candy |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | Wish I were there.. - From: Day 14 - Highway 101 !! Hey Tammy, I'm so glad you're keeping up with the blogs and it's bringing back great memories for you. We are covering so much of the US and it's been a blast so far. Everyday brings a new adventure for us ! I wish we could have brought everyone with us so they could experience it too. Kayla said to tell you hello and she sends her love to you as well. Take care and we'll talk soon, Love ya, Candy |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | Fears to Conquer - From: Big T Talks Hey Lynn, I'm glad you're learning so much from the blogs. I have a terrible fear of bridges and a phobia of death by drowning. I am somewhat afraid of heights but not so much the dark. It's just that I don't like spaces that are small and that may collapse on me. I'm doing such a good job at overcoming my fears so far I think I'll try to tackle Space Mountain next ! I'll let you know on Vegas as soon as we come up with a concrete date !! Love ya and miss you, Candy |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | Miss Ya'll - From: Day 13 - Rest and Relaxation ! Hey Donna, We miss everyone so much and I'm glad you're enjoying the blogs everyday. Lynn is printing them out for us everyday and making us a little book to keep forever. Take care and we'll talk to ya soon. Love ya, Candy |
| 25th June 2008 cokeking | I knew you could do it - From: Big T Talks You're right Momma, this is the best way to see the US and I wouldn't have it any other way. Everyone, everywhere we go has said something about our southern drawls. They all LOVE it and want us to just sit and talk to them. It's so weird to us because we don't realize it but they just can't get enough ! The prices are pretty much the same everywhere except Canada was really expensive. The food has been the same too although we've all been experimenting with new choices off the menus and that's been fun ! We miss you and we'll be home before you know it. Love, Tim |
| 25th June 2008 Ginger | You are doing so well I booked you a flight! - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! Hi Lady, I love your daily blogs. Overcoming your fears is a good thing...when can we fly to Tunica?? I'm going to hold your feet to the fire on flying now!! You've proven that you can get over your phobias and have fun! It sounds like you are all having a great time, San Francisco is one of my favorite spots in CA. When are you going to Vegas? I want to go...I know your surprised :) Give Tim a nice treat, traveling with three women might is an adventure in itself~Have fun! |
| 25th June 2008 Lynn | I left my heart . . . - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! in San Francisco! Leave it to Ant to bring up that Rice-a-Roni thing! He's showing his age now! I hope you guys remember to ride a cable car, that is the ultimate San Fran treat. That is one of my favorite cities, wish I was there to enjoy it with you. Enjoy the sites and what ever you do, don't lock Kayla in the cells on Alcatraz!. Safe travels. Love ya |
| 24th June 2008 Raqchel | - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! Hey it sounds like yall are having a great time!!! The baby was born at 4 Ibs 11oz and 17 and a half inches long! It is as beautiful as can be!!! Everything went fine!!! -Rachel- |
| 24th June 2008 ANT | - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! HEY GUYS I FORGOT ALONG WITH THE RICE A RONI I WOULD ALSO LIKE AN OBAMA T-SHIRT AND HEIDI FLEICE'S AUTOGRAPH BE SAFE AND KEEP IN TOUCH |
| 24th June 2008 ant | - From: Day 16 - Overcoming My Fears, One at a Time !! BRING ME SOME RICE A RONI |
| 23rd June 2008 cokeking | - From: Day 7 - Yellowstone Here We Come ! Wayne, Good to hear from you. On the RV specs. It has a V10 on a Ford Chassis, 36' Coachman Aurora with 75 gallon tank that gets a whopping 6.2 MPG. It is great and I'm becoming a pro a driving this mug. It sleeps six in the beds(two on the floor and four on the roof). Talk with you soon. Tim |
| 23rd June 2008 Mamma | San Fran Bay - From: Day 15 - Journey to San Francisco ! I just remembered that San Fran Bay is where Scott Peterson dumped Stacy's body and her and her baby washed up somewhere in that area. Do you remember that trial? You're doing good with trying new things. Keep it up. Love, Mamma |
| 22nd June 2008 Mamma | Dawn - From: Day 15 - Journey to San Francisco ! I called Ginny's cell and left your cell # so she can tell Dawn to call you. I didn't get to talk to Ginny so I don't know where they are today. She will probably call me when she gets home. Maybe Dawn will be there before you leave San Fran. Have fun and be safe. Love you! Mamma |
| 21st June 2008 Aunt Tammy | Wish I were there - From: Day 14 - Highway 101 !! Hey Candy, I have been reading through your blog and it looks like you guys are having a great time. What a wonderful adventure for you all! I have been to many of the places you have visited and have enjoyed looking at the pictures you have taken. It has brought back a lot of good memories. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. There is so much in this great big world to see! Enjoy the all :) P. S. Give my love to Kayla |
| 21st June 2008 ant1966 | life is a highway - From: Big T Talks that probably would be my song ... big T you are the man driving all over the country in your own world waking up everyday looking at something else god has made....... awesome ....... not only that but it sounds like you have a personal concierge and two buddies along for the ride the other night i could have swore i heard somebody say by the campfire hey candy bring me smore crown and ginger ale i know ya"ll are having a good time and it sounds great...... big t... if you only liked to fish you could have wet a hook in the best rivers and lakes in the world... but if crawling on your belly through lava is your thing well hell it is your world.. be safe keep in touch and thanx for the pics candy great job |
| 20th June 2008 Lynn | Fears to Conquer - From: Big T Talks These blogs have certainly 'taught' me a lot! I've learned that Candy doesn't like bridges, appears to be afraid of heights (the space needle) and is still afraid of the dark (caving, or lack there of). Tim, take her on Space Mountain at DisneyLand. The roller coaster is sort of like a suspension bridge, it goes really high and travels through the dark!!! This way she can conquer all her fears at once. I know she will probably hate me for the suggestion :-) I'm thinking you need to leave Candy in Sausilito, cause she might be afraid of that big suspension bridge in CA. Better know as the Golden Gate! A whole other world of fun awaits you all in CA. When are you going to be in Vegas, maybe I should join you! Happy travels! Love Lynn |
| 20th June 2008 donna gasses | Miss Ya'll - From: Day 13 - Rest and Relaxation ! Just wanted to let you know that we are enjoying the blogs! Everyday we can't wait to check e-mail. We miss you all !!!!! Love, Donna |
| 20th June 2008 Mamma | I knew you could do it - From: Big T Talks Sounds like you are doing great. You've logged in a lot of miles in a short period of time. I would not(even for a second) be doing the driving you're doing but I'm glad you have this under control. It really is the best way to see the US. I was wondering if anyone had said anything about the southern drawl we all are famous for. I know people live and talk differently according to their region but basicly we all have the same feelings and desires and problems no matter where we are from. Be safe and have fun. Be careful and come home safe. We miss you too. How are the prices out there? How is the food? |
| 20th June 2008 cokeking | Miss you Momma !! - From: Day 12 - My New Scientist Friend ! I can only blog and post pictures when we are in areas that have internet service which in these hills is not very many. We are really learning a lot as well as having a great time ! Be sure to email me Dawn's info and I'll call her when we get to San Fran and see if she's back in town. That would be so cool to see her again !! Please take good care of Misty and call me the minute little Nina gets here and tell me all about her !! Kayla loves her PJ's and I got some for Amber too ! I miss you and Daddy so much but we'll be home before you know it and it will all be worth it !! Keep praying for us to have safe travels and I'll talk to you soon, Love ya, Candy. |
| 20th June 2008 cokeking | Glad to hear you finally got a new broom !! - From: Day 12 - My New Scientist Friend ! Hey, your broom has been working great !! As a matter of fact, I used it again today. Tim found some more caves (sea lion caves) so the three muskateers are going to do it again tomorrow ! We miss ya'll so much and I can't wait to get back and show everyone all the pictures !! Love ya'll and we'll see ya in July !! Candy |
| 19th June 2008 ant1966 | broom - From: Day 12 - My New Scientist Friend ! hey it's been a week and a half we finally got a broom today looks like ya'll are havin a good time pics are great and i think cavers are also known as spelunkers i just never thought kay kay would be one good pic of tim at bald head lake and it looks like bigfoot took a dump in that pic i hope candy didn't look up we can see that ya'll are having a great trip and it is hard to believe how far you have traveled be safe and keep in touch |
| 19th June 2008 Mamma | Daily fix - From: Day 12 - My New Scientist Friend ! I'm glad to see you're back, I mean I can get my daily fix again. I always go to your blog to see where you are and what's happening. All of you are really getting a hands on education with this trip and something you'll never forget. Ginny and family (including Dawn) are at Tybee Island this week but I told her to send info so maybe she'll be back in San Francisco when you get there. Misty is going in Monday (a week early) to have the baby. She is ready. So we'll have a little Nina around 12:30 Monday. I can hardly wait. Be safe and have fun. Kayla LOVE THOSE PJ'S Love, Mamma |
| 18th June 2008 cokeking | We'll save all the gambling for Vegas !! - From: Day 10 - Today was a long day ! Momma, you and Lynn would have never survived !! There are so many of those little casinos (like in the pictures) everywhere that we quit counting at like 100 ! We would never be able to stop for food and gas with you two and just imagine if Peggy and Sheryl were with us too !! I love you guys and miss you bunches !! Candy |
| 18th June 2008 cokeking | Great Idea !! - From: Day 8 - Flat on My Butt !! That is hilarious and I totally wouldn't put it pass Tim to do something like that. I bet I catch him online looking at sticker companies !! Pray for all the little animals of the world !! Take Care, Candy |
| 18th June 2008 cokeking | Hey !! - From: Day 10 - Today was a long day ! We were all saying that the pictures don't do the real things justice. It is so much more beautiful than what can be captured in the pictures. I was really scared at Subway, more for Emily than for myself. Tim is getting lots of good sleep and he's doing an amazing job at navigating us throughout the US ! I talked to Patrick today and he seemed excited about his new truck. I hate it that it's come to this right now but we all have to do what we have to do to survive. Speaking of surviving, are you getting ready to bake some cookies???? Tell Daddy to keep that garden going and we'll be home soon for somemore homegrown goodies ! Love ya, Candy |
| 18th June 2008 donna gasses | Best Breakfast in Town - From: Day 8 - Flat on My Butt !! You all should have known that Taco John's was a joke!!!!! He has "the best breakfast in town." |
| 17th June 2008 Mamma | Casino - From: Day 10 - Today was a long day ! Oh, I forgot. If I were there I don't think me and Tim could've passed that many casinos without stopping. He! He! He! |
| 17th June 2008 Mamma | WHAT A TRIP - From: Day 10 - Today was a long day ! All of you are really having some great experiences and I love the blogs. I go to them every morning to see what's new, keep them coming. It's almost like being with you. The pictures are breathtaking so I can't imagine what it's like to see everything in person. I bet you were scared at Subway, I would have been too. I guess that is the way they handle things there. Tell Tim not to get too tired. We miss you too. All is the same here. We had a good time Father's Day and Hunter was happy but it was strange being at your house without you. Patrick got his truck and is on the road too. I'm still working and your Daddy is still going to Bill's everyday. Nothing has changed. He! He! Have fun and come home safe. Love, Mamma |
| 17th June 2008 Wayne and Noreen | small game - From: Day 8 - Flat on My Butt !! Hey Tim: Sounds like you are handling the RV like a weapon. You need to get some stencils made like the small game you've killed with it, and paint the driver's side with em, like the fighter pilots...By the time you get back to Georgia, you'll be an RV ACE!! |
| 17th June 2008 Lynn | What no gambling! - From: Day 10 - Today was a long day ! I can't believe you have passed that many Casinos and haven't stopped at even one. That is truly amazing, but yet I am so disappointed!! Love ya, Lynn |
| 17th June 2008 Wayne and Noreen | Yellowstone - From: Day 7 - Yellowstone Here We Come ! Hi Guys! You sound like you are having a wonderful time. Reading your blogs bring back memories for us. We vacationed in Yellowstone a few years back, and stayed at the Old Faithful Inn. That was cool. We could see Old Faithful going off right from our room! Ahh, the memories. Glad you are taking pictures too. You are doing a great job with this blog Candy! Take care and drive safe Wayne and Noreen |
| 17th June 2008 cokeking | Praise the Lord ! - From: Day 9 - Homemade Pie !! Jennifer, I am so happy for you and Joel. I know this is a wonderful milestone in your life and I'm sorry I'm not there with you. I promise as soon as we get back we'll get together. Please tell Joel that I'm so proud of him and tell him I said Thank You for making you so happy ! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow ! I love you and miss you, Candy |
| 16th June 2008 Jennifer Houston | Hello - From: Day 9 - Homemade Pie !! Hello Stain family: Sounds like you all are having a great time. Just wanted to let you know Candy- That tomorrow is our final adoption court date and Ashtyn will finally be a Houston!! We are so excited!!! Keeps us posted on your travels. Love Jen |
| 15th June 2008 Lynn | Expect the Unexpected - From: Day 7 - Yellowstone Here We Come ! No, long sleeve shirts, jacket . . .So, I guess you were never a girlscout! Unless Tim has lost his memory, he should have known to expect the unexpected! AHHH, the things 'memories are made of". If you thinks it's cold now wait till you get to Glacier National Park! Don't forget to hide 'the surprise' for me up there somewhere. I'll try to find it in a few weeks. Trust me there is much more to see and some of it more 'breath taking' than what you have already encountered. Love reading the blogs, it is obvious you all are having a blast. Happy Trails! Love, Lynn |
| 15th June 2008 Donna Teague | WOW - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! Show there and 100+ degrees here. We are burning up! Love the pictures. You guys are having too much fun! |
| 15th June 2008 cokeking | You'll Be Happy To Know !! - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! Hey Donna, You will be happy to know that all the Wal-Marts across America are identical !!! Love ya and miss ya, Candy |
| 15th June 2008 cokeking | Hey Man !! - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! Hey Man, I wish you were here too !! You would be having a blast in this motor home ! Maybe Jason can put together a trip for all of us soon !! Take Care, Candy |
| 15th June 2008 cokeking | Hey Girl !! - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! Don't be jealous, maybe you can come with us next time. Hope all is well with the family. Tell Joel we said hello and we'll get together as soon as we get back. I love you and miss you terribly !!! Candy |
| 15th June 2008 cokeking | Hey from Glacier National Park !! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Hey Piper, We are in Glacier National Park tonight and we're still having a blast ! I've sent Aunt Betty some post cards so hopefully she's gotten them by now. I appreciate you showing her the pictures, I know she'll enjoy them. Take care and we'll talk soon. Love ya, Candy |
| 15th June 2008 cokeking | Hey Guys !! - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! Hey, We didn't see a Dino but we didn't get to see everything. That place is so big you would need two days just to see it all. Thanks for the prayers and take care. Love, Candy |
| 14th June 2008 Noreen | Fun at Wall Drug - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! That brings back memories when we traveled in South Dakota and went to Wall Drug. Did you see the Big Dino? Wayne and I thought that was cool. I am really jealous of you guys. It really looks like you are having a great time! I look forward to reading where you stop next! Love and prayers, Noreen & Wayne |
| 14th June 2008 cokeking | Whatever !! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! You haven't ever had them because you're always drunk and you never get up until lunch time !! Love ya, Mrs. C |
| 14th June 2008 THE MARINE | haha - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! famous bacon egg and cheese mcmuffins?? u never made them, quit ur lyin. these blogs r funny keep up the good work |
| 13th June 2008 Lynn | I was having 'withdrawals'! - From: Day 4 - Happy Anniversary To Me :-) ! I had gotten use to the travel updates the first few days, so I was starting to have 'withdrawals' when I didn't see an update for a couple of days :-). I know writing this blog is not high on the priority list (it should be though!) but the rest of us are vicariously taking this trip with you. I'm not surprised that the Big 'T' didn't forget your anniversary and hopefully you got the voicemail I left for you as well. I was probably 13/14 when I saw Wall Drug store, so if it left an impression on me at that age, you know it was worth seeing. I'm just glad you were listening when I told you about all these places. Just Kidding - HAHA! It sounds like you all (including the girls) are having a blast. I told Kayla I knew she would enjoy it once you got going. Ask her if my words are running through her head? Wishing you Safe Travels and Big Adventures! Love, Lynn |
| 12th June 2008 eddie ray | - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! I wish there instead of here haha |
| 12th June 2008 Theda | Call me - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! I know you all are having a blast. Your blog is so funny. I wish I was there. Sunday John and I will leave for a few days on the open road. John, me and the Harley! We are heading to the Mountians in Tennessee. Tim can you give me a call I have 2 questions for you. |
| 11th June 2008 Piper Perlis | have a wonderful trip - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! I'm glad to hear that you guys are having such a great time. We rented a 45 foot RV last year and had a great time. I'll make sure Mamma gets to see the pictures. Love ya'll, Piper |
| 11th June 2008 Jennifer | Have Fun!! - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! I am so jealous right now-as I am sitting here trying to close school for the summer. Have a wonderful time and keep the updates coming they are so funny. It sounds like the wild life will never be the same. Ha ha... Love Jennifer H. |
| 11th June 2008 Donna Gasses | WAL-MART - From: Day 3 - The Adventures of Bug World !!! Just wondering, are all Wal-Mart's the same out there? |
| 11th June 2008 Darrell | Ya'll keep on having fun - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Love the photos.Keep us posted and be carefull. |
| 10th June 2008 cokeking | We're having a Blast !! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Hey, Tell Mom I wish she was here with us !! We've done over 1600 miles now throught 9 states and it's only day 4 !! Ya'll hold down the fort at home and we'll keep posting pictures and blogs. Love ya, Candy |
| 10th June 2008 Linda Quillen | Having fun - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! We really enjoyed seeing your pictures and reading about all the wonderful sights you are visiting. Mom says hi and wishes she could've gone on the trip with you guys. Look forward to seeing more pictures, have a great time! Love ya, Linda & Millie |
| 10th June 2008 Donna | Come get me too!!!!!!! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! I'm with aunt Sandra! Come back and get me!! Kayla, uncle Pat is now taking showers in those god awful places now so you are not in this alone. Just be sure to wear shoes in the shower and don't touch the door handle and please don't eat the buffet in those places!!! Sounds like Emily is a real trooper :] Tim and Candy, thanks for keeping us updated. It almost seems as if we are there with all of your details. Rachel checks the email 24-7 waiting on updates. See ya, Love, Donna |
| 10th June 2008 cokeking | You just always have to be first !!! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Hey Girl, I've actually shared a few "first" with you !! I had my first all night gambling excursion with you that's for sure !! I had my first "keep my husband out of jail at the casino night" with you too !! This trip has definitely been an eye opening experience for me so far. You know I'm so used to my room service, in-room movies and my jacuzzi tub !! Will you please tell me how I ended up taking baths in truck stops ??? We will be talking about this trip FOREVER and it's only just begun. I really really really wish you were here with us !! You have got to find a way to take about 10 days off work and let us pick you up somewhere. We're actually doing some stuff you've never done before. Thanks for the book again, we used it again today to go to Independence, MO to Harry S. Truman's house !! It's in the book I swear !! It's crazy because most of the stuff in the book is little "off the beaten path" places that you would never ever know about. Wish you were here, take care and keep us in your prayers !! Love ya, Candy |
| 10th June 2008 cokeking | Your Little Twin !! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Hey Girl, I'm glad to provide you a little comedy before your morning coffee !!I wish I had the camera with me when we were walking down the hallway to the showers !!! She was mortified and I couldn't quit laughing !! You're right, it could be a lot worse, I could be stuck in a pop-up but thank God that I'm not. We are having an absolute blast so far and we really haven't even made it to the "good" stuff. I'll try to keep posting blogs so keep looking. Tell everyone hello, we miss ya'll !! Love, Candy |
| 10th June 2008 cokeking | South Dakota !! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Pack up and meet us at Mt. Rushmore tomorrow !!! I know how much you LOVE to travel and I wish you were here with us. Love ya, Candy |
| 10th June 2008 cokeking | The Good Ole Days - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! That was back in the Good Ole Days way before convertible BMW's !! I hope I don't have to resort to bathing in a river !! Take care and please tell Thomas we are still praying for him and his family. Love, Candy |
| 9th June 2008 SUSAN | - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Bla! Bla! BLa! I had to wash my hair in the Colorado River on a trip with Tim one time in 197...........................???? HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME |
| 9th June 2008 Lynn | Off to a great start! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Can't beleive I'm the first to post a comment on here! I had a blast reading about the frist two days, can't wait to read the next entry. It brought back lots of memories of days when Tim and I made these cross country trips with his parents. I remember having mechanical issues when we were traveling, but not on day one or because of a blown fuse! Tell Kayla she has one up on me. I took showers in a lot of 'seedy' places over the years but never a Truck Stop :-) That is certainly something she will be talking about for years to come. Looks and sounds like you guys are having a good time already. Tell the "Big T" (is that his CB handle?) to be careful out there! 10-4 Good Buddy, over and out! Love ya, Lynn |
| 9th June 2008 Aunt Sandra | come get me - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! I want you to come back and pick me up. It looks like yall are having too much fun. Please be careful and we love you all. Aunt Sandra & Uncle Bobby |
| 9th June 2008 Ginger | My girl Kayla! - From: Day 2 - Cold Showers and Wet Hair !! Hello to my traveling friends! I laughed outloud reading your blogs...I cannot imagine Ms. Kayla getting ready in a truck stop!! I wish you could have gotten a picture of her face when you told her what you were doing! However, you are traveling in style, it's not like sleeping in a pop up camper after driving all day. That's my childhood :) if I survived it she certainly can! It sounds like you are having an adventure of a lifetime, kinks and all. I hope that the rest of the trip is smooth sailing as you work the bugs out of the motor home and that you have the best vacation ever!! Thanks for the blogs!! I never laugh before I've finished my morning coffee!!! Be Careful and Have FUN!! Love, Ginger |
