WE ARRIVED!

So we made it 3,627 miles safe and sound. Also in a feat of amazing effort (we had been saving it up sitting in the truck for 4 days) we got the trailer unloaded tonight. We are headed up to the ski hill we drove by on the way in today. We will be snowboarding tommorow. Have a great New Years tonight!

Yellowstone

So we are leaving Yellowstone headed for Missoula. The town was very empty, think of the show Northern Exposure. In fact yesterday a deer jumped out of a yard right on the mainstreet and then proceded to walk down the street. Overall Yellowstone was a good time. We got about 4hrs of snowshoing in around the Mammoth Springs area this morning. On the way out of the park we saw this small herd of very large bison. Also we both had a red beer yesterday on the advice of Pearl, Amy's law school freind, it was alright.

I-90 this morning

Here is what the interstate looks likes right now just inside Montana. It may look bad but it is working out ok, traction is good and the wind is not to bad. We are able to maintain 40-50 mph.

Casey's Wall Drug Purchase

So Casey got a cowboy hat. Tell him it looks wonderful, he really likes it.

Breakfast at Emily's Cafe

Name that shadowed man eating at a roadside breakfast joint in South Dakota.

Dinner time!

We stopped for dinner at Arby's just north Omaha on our way to Sioux City tonight, projected mileage total for today is approx. 850. See ya all for breakfast tomorrow!

I-75 Butter Jesus

So just outside Cincinnati on I-75 there is the Solid Rock Church and they have what must be a 60 foot bust of Jesus coming out of a man made lake. Just the first of what I am sure will be many strange sites on this trip.

And the adventure begins..

So we made it to West Virgina and had lunch at the Applebee's at the Cabela's exit. Not making bad time but we still have about 230 miles to go.

Survival gear

So I was in Campmor today and the impending cross country drive with Casey on my mind the sight of this survival blanket seemed like a good insurance policy for us...11 days until departure from the 'nati to Seattle.

What is not fun.

So you know what is not so fun, having the airline delay your 8:10pm flight until they finally cancel it at 10:30. Then knowing that the next morning is not looking any better you get into your car and drive the 250 miles from Philly to Hartford, CT getting in at 2:30 am. Anyway that was how I spent last night, hope your's involved less time in a car.

Where did you eat lunch?

I had a cheesburger and cliff bar at 11,200' under clear blue skies.

First trail...

Not to shabby here at winter park...

First run

How is your morning? Mines decent.

Sweet, sweet HD

So I finally made the plunge and went for the 42'' panasonic plasma. Right now it is on a stand but will be wall mounted next week. It is all perfectly timed so I will be all set for the Jan 8th gator romp. In fact I may have to smoke some alligator meat just for the occasion!

Christmas cheer in philly

So I was in Macy's today andcaught part of the Christmas organ show.

Keith Sutter