However it was home to the signpost forest. I would have wanted to go there if we hadn't just spent the night.
Bits from my travel journal of insanity.
The following is all one day's entry-- in order.
Just odd.
Showing posts with label road trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label road trip. Show all posts
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Watson Lake
He wouldn't live there. It was a sketchy little town, but it was where we decided to spend a night.
However it was home to the signpost forest. I would have wanted to go there if we hadn't just spent the night.
Bits from my travel journal of insanity.
The following is all one day's entry-- in order.
Just odd.
However it was home to the signpost forest. I would have wanted to go there if we hadn't just spent the night.
Bits from my travel journal of insanity.
The following is all one day's entry-- in order.
Just odd.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Mel writes about birds and posts a few pics.
Eric is also writing a post at this moment. I'm just annoyed at IP providers and should be sewing. I recently got a commission for 10-20 plush daggers-- they have to be there by the 8th. I just got a sewing machine. I accidentally named it The Raven.
Speaking of ravens. I didn't take any photos of them (this is Eric pic), but they are all over the place. On the Alaska Highway norther BC or southern Yukon we saw two of them on the side of the road and after hitting a bird in North Dakota we were a little nervous of the birds there. It looked like one of them was fumbling with trash. When they flew away we saw that it had a plastic bag in its bill-- filled with crackers. "humans, get the loot let's get out of here."
(above)This is my first sighting of a magpie. They are related to crows, but I think they are adorable.
Oh, on the Alaska Highway in Yukon I saw a bald eagle. I know, though Alaska has the most bald eagles in the States. It's too bad though that the Chickadees in Alaska are having problems now. (probably a contaminant.)
(above) Cleveland has some neat things.
(above)Gary- chief export-- pollution.
(above) Chicago line.
(above) Min's Bud plant. I thought Merrimack's was the ugliest.
(above)Kluane Lake-- Yukon's largest
(above) LONDON DRUGS?! I have a comic about that. Will post later.
Seems Eric finished first.
Speaking of ravens. I didn't take any photos of them (this is Eric pic), but they are all over the place. On the Alaska Highway norther BC or southern Yukon we saw two of them on the side of the road and after hitting a bird in North Dakota we were a little nervous of the birds there. It looked like one of them was fumbling with trash. When they flew away we saw that it had a plastic bag in its bill-- filled with crackers. "humans, get the loot let's get out of here."
(above)This is my first sighting of a magpie. They are related to crows, but I think they are adorable.
Oh, on the Alaska Highway in Yukon I saw a bald eagle. I know, though Alaska has the most bald eagles in the States. It's too bad though that the Chickadees in Alaska are having problems now. (probably a contaminant.)
(above) Cleveland has some neat things.
(above)Gary- chief export-- pollution.
(above) Chicago line.
(above) Min's Bud plant. I thought Merrimack's was the ugliest.
(above)Kluane Lake-- Yukon's largest
(above) LONDON DRUGS?! I have a comic about that. Will post later.
Seems Eric finished first.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Day 2 and some of 3
Today we hit a bird or he hit us. :(
And today is our last day in the states. We will be in Canada shortly. Who knows how many posts we can make. We will probably post more after we get settled. There are a lot of photos. And probably more stories.
Yesterday, Eric got a call from the bone marrow people. They want his blood to see if they want his bone. Uhhh. It's hard to think on an unknown deadline.
Oh we did get to the boring store. We got stickers. Eric got a pin and I got a bomb timer. (much better then an onion timer.)
So much nothing. We hope to get to Regina, sk today. And to find Canadian money. I'm hoping more find then trade in. Er, buy. There is nothing here so I'll type w bit longer. Oh there is a bridge. To and from where?
Alright, I'm signing off. Post next time we find wi-fi.
And today is our last day in the states. We will be in Canada shortly. Who knows how many posts we can make. We will probably post more after we get settled. There are a lot of photos. And probably more stories.
Yesterday, Eric got a call from the bone marrow people. They want his blood to see if they want his bone. Uhhh. It's hard to think on an unknown deadline.
Oh we did get to the boring store. We got stickers. Eric got a pin and I got a bomb timer. (much better then an onion timer.)
So much nothing. We hope to get to Regina, sk today. And to find Canadian money. I'm hoping more find then trade in. Er, buy. There is nothing here so I'll type w bit longer. Oh there is a bridge. To and from where?
Alright, I'm signing off. Post next time we find wi-fi.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
on the road, playing star again...
Well not again . We are in central ny now. Passing by cow poo. Nothing much to say now. I've been looking at hills through binoculars. Moms are worried about the trip I'm worried about money when we get up there. I don't know what Eric is worried about except that 18 wheeler that passed us on the right and didn't slow down for the construction worker who dashed acrossed the highway.
He's made his first bad pun of the trip.
He's made his first bad pun of the trip.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
The Preparation
Melinda and I arrived in New York yesterday afternoon after making the quick drive from western New Hampshire and Southern Vermont. Now that we're here it's just a matter of packing, taking a quick look over the car and heading out.
Our current departure date is July 7th. Over the next few days I'll probably be posting some information about where we'll be traveling.
Our current departure date is July 7th. Over the next few days I'll probably be posting some information about where we'll be traveling.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Road Ahead
As we get ready to make the drive out, I thought I'd share the route we'll be taking. I've included a map of the overall trip. It might not match our exact route but it gives you a sense of the general areas we'll be in. The A-B trip is the pre-trip trip so to speak. We'll be traveling from Mel's parents' house in Merrimack, NH over to my mother's house in East Nassau, NY. From there we spend a few days making the last few arrangements, maintenance to my car and bit of packing before we head out on the main adventure.
We haven't set specific markers the road ahead but we're anticipating the overall journey should take about a week. If I summon enough caffeine induced moxie to drive longer shifts, it may end up being quicker. The possibility of burning out or hitting some kind of technical snag could also throw us off by a day or two. Still, I'll make sure (and Mel will enforce) that I pace myself well enough.
Will we make it in a week? Beat the clock? Get held up? Who knows. Just check back here often and watch as the ride begins.
We haven't set specific markers the road ahead but we're anticipating the overall journey should take about a week. If I summon enough caffeine induced moxie to drive longer shifts, it may end up being quicker. The possibility of burning out or hitting some kind of technical snag could also throw us off by a day or two. Still, I'll make sure (and Mel will enforce) that I pace myself well enough.
Will we make it in a week? Beat the clock? Get held up? Who knows. Just check back here often and watch as the ride begins.
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