Blogging My Way Across The USA

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Brian fishing at Lake Ogallala in Nebraska.

Typepad Not Cooperating

For some reason, every time I post a photograph, Typepad blows up and shuts down. So I'm going to post this blog without any photographs to see if it works. I can post with photos using Jim's computer, but he's in bed already.

We are in Colorado Springs. Today we went and visited Garden of the Gods park. It was awesome, and I have some wonderful photographs, but alas...

Hopefully tomorrow I will just be able to get on Jim's computer and post up the photos.

It was HOT today!! Walking through Garden of the Gods, it was probably at least 90 degrees. We didn't last too long, as Brian was getting way whiney, and Riley was looking rather hot. He would find a piece of shade and just lay down. So we went back to the camper and I took a nap, while Jim sat outside and talked and talked with our next door neighbor Ted. Ted is a retired Navy Seebea, who now lives here in his camper. Cool dude for sure.

Speaking of Riley, he is socializing really well. This dog just LOVES everybody!! Every time I take him for a walk, he's like a person magnet. He walks up to everyone and  wants to be petted. That's one thing I'm finding out about this place is that its VERY dog-friendly. Everyone around here loves Riley right back, and he's just soaking up all this lovin'!!! By the same token, if we are somewhere where he needs to just sit nicely and behave, he will do that too - very nicely. He'll sit right next to me, not go toward people, and not bark at anybody. Its like he knows its time to behave now.

Yesterday we took Riley across the street to the Red Rock Open Space. That place was cool!! They have an off-leash dog area, so we could take him off leash and let him chase the Frisbee around for a while. There are trails up around the red rocks, as well as mountain bike trails, and even motocross-type trails through the mountains, where there is a sign warning that you must wear a helmet, and you WILL be airborne, and if you kill yourself they are not responsible. LOL. Sounds like fun!!

So now its getting late. Brian is watching old episodes of Gilligan's Island on DVD, Jim's sound asleep, and Riley is at my feet munching on his doggie toy. Tomorrow Jim wants to drive up into the mountains a bit

Got Some Catching Up To Do

Sorry, had no internet access at the state park in Nebraska. Jim was standing on top of the picnic table, trying to get the thing to connect to his phone, and no dice. Here's what you missed (which wasn't much, it was Nebraska after all!)

The Wheels On The Bus Go Round And Round 2010

OK, we are on the road again! We left home at 10:39 this morning and pointed The Turd west on I-80. Here's the Turd ready to roll:

Riley's driving! LOL

Actually, once Jim kicked him out of his seat, he was content to hang out on the floor and munch on his bone.

While I took pictures of my feet. Hey anything for amusement. We were still in Illinois. By the way, anyone wanna join me for a pedicure???

We crossed the Mississippi River and soon entered Iowa. Whoopdie-do! More corn on the left and beans on the right!!

We even stopped at "The World's Largest Truck Stop"! There were lots of trucks there! Jim had to pee.

We're parked for the night at Anita Lake State Park in Anita, Iowa. I have no internet connection, so this is going thru Jim's phone and its working!! Gonna leave you now with photos of where we are tonight and go eat my slow-cooked-over-an-open-flame hamburger and hope to not get carried away by the mosquitoes! Tomorrow, Nebraska!! I can hardly wait!! Its such an exciting state - NOT!

HUGS!!

 

 

Today's The Day!

The Turd is all packed and ready to roll. We need to have some breakfast, a shower and pack our last minute personal care items, and we are outta here! The humidity level is at about 190% here - hoping its a little less humid in Colorado!! Its so thick here it looks foggy, but its not. Its just air that you can slice.

Brian was up at the crack of dawn (highly unusual). I guess he's excited to go! More likely he just wants to play with the new Nintendo DS that's waiting for him on The Turd.

Tonight's first stop is somewhere in western Iowa. I'd like to stop at the Amana colonies along the way near Cedar Rapids, so it will be a somewhat easy day travel-wise. Of course we are in no hurry. Will hopefully have a decent internet connection tonight to really get the blog rolling with pics of where we will be today!

Bon Voyage!!!

One Week And Counting

Its Thursday. On this day next week, we will be rolling out of the driveway!! Can't wait!! In the meantime, I have about 14 clients to edit, a couple of order to deliver - including one really big one, and countless other things to take care of at work before I go. I'm really hoping to get most of it done, so I can just enjoy the trip without worrying about what is not accomplished.

This weekend we will be cleaning out The Turd and starting to fill it with food and clothes and CAMERA GEAR and all the other stuff we will need for our trip.

Hey Mark! At this point Jim has completely filled under our bed with race car parts to bring you. Hope I really didn't need that space - LOL!!! Not sure how you're gonna get it all home, but make sure you leave plenty of room!! Can't wait to see you guys!!!!!!!!!

Off to shower and get ready for work. Its gonna be a "catch up" day for me. Lots to do!!

HUGS!!