The hood of the girls car
The News Crew filming after Brandon taped up the back windshield
Us at Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Bison Bison Bison
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Pictures
Amy and Craig, June 6, 2009
The hood of the girls car
The News Crew filming after Brandon taped up the back windshield
Us at Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Bison Bison Bison
The hood of the girls car
The News Crew filming after Brandon taped up the back windshield
Us at Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Bison Bison Bison
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tornados, Rain, and Moose
Sorry it has been a few days since we've updated!! It has been a wild time lately. We'll start the day we left Kentucky (last Sunday)...
After the wedding (which was very nice) on Saturday, we woke up Sunday morning in the Hotel, ate breakfast and hit the road. We drove North up through St.Louis where we saw the Arch. Then made it to Missouri where we drove for several hours. It was quite boring as it was mostly farm land. At about the 8 hour driving mark I decided to turn on the radio. Only a minute in of listening to a good song, it started making a loud beeping noise. Silly me, thinking this was one of those emergency tests, I decided to change the channel. "Don't change that you tool!," Brandon said...I was like "woah...alrighty then." He explained that it was probably a weather warning- WHICH IT WAS. It was calling for Tornados and Baseball size hail. GREAT - no camping tonight! We still decided to stay on our route, turning off the exit not much after the weather alert. At the turn off we saw news vans sitting on top of the hill!! JUST WHAT WORRY WART me wanted to see. Freaking, we decided to stop at the gas station. I ended up asking the "sheriff" what us naive new englanders were supposed to do in this crazy situation. He said in a southern accent, "I done been a Hillbilly my entiiire life and a tornado is worse than any hurricane you ever seen...you can't outrun it, you need to stay here." OKAY OFFICER!! After he scared me shitless (and Brandon - though he wont admit it)we went inside and sat a table for two seconds before we were told that everyone needed to go into the basement. After an hour in the basement we came back upstairs where we sat down at the table again. Not a minute sitting down and a poor girl our age pulled up to the gas station with dents ALL OVER her car, the back windshield was smashed in, the Front had giant smash marks and her Weimeriner (sp?) was pacing in and out of the car (obviously scared). As the girl was really upset and scared and decided to go outside and bring her dog inside so she didn't have to worry about him while she cleaned up the mess. Brandon went out and helped her tape up the back windshield and then the Camera guy and News Anchor came over to film her bashed up car. It was a such a crazy few hours!!...
After our sleep in the hotel we started back across Nebraska. Around lunch time we decided to take a detour to find somewhere to eat. On the map about 3/4's west of the way through the state was Lake McConoughy. We went along some really cool back roads and dirt roads and when we got there we entered a camping ground that was absolutely the most beautiful place in the middle of the farm land. Brandon and I could not believe how nice it was! After lunch we drove through several more small farm towns and took pictures beside the trains. :) Driving into Cheyenne, WY through to Laramie, WY we headed to a State Forest to find a campground. When we came to a sign that said "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" we realized we had made a little OOPS! Trying not to get discouraged we found our route back up to Wyoming. At around 8pm we came out of the back country of Colorado and happened upon a great little campground. Both of us being exhausted it was the perfect spot for the night.
We woke up the next morning at each others throats. Not a nice start to the day, but we got over ourselves when we were entering Jackson, WY. How can you be mad when you are in country like we were in?! It was absolutely gorgeous! The Grand Tetons are something everyone should see. They are so ginormous it's insane! Jackson is one of the coolest little cities ever! You feel like you are back in the early days in a western town except modernized! The last two days have been spent in the Teton National Park at Jenny Lake where we had to lock up everything we have so that the Grizzly's don't come to visit. Our campsite was perfect with a view of Grand Teton and Middle Teton. We have seen lots of wildlife including Prong Horns (like antelope or something), Mule Deer, Ground Squirrels, and even a moose. We had a couple small brown birds visit us after every meal to see what they could steal! So cute!! Last night we treated ourselves to a shower and a nice meal at Calico Pizza near Teton Village. This morning after another rainy night, we packed up our gear, came to this great little cafe for lunch and when we finish we are heading to Yellowstone. We will try and write again soon!! Brandon says 'hi' to everyone as I am hogging the computer.
LOVE FROM THE BOTH OF US! xo
PS - Pics are not uploading at the moment...check later or tomorrow for all the pics of the bride and groom, the storm, and camping!!:)
After the wedding (which was very nice) on Saturday, we woke up Sunday morning in the Hotel, ate breakfast and hit the road. We drove North up through St.Louis where we saw the Arch. Then made it to Missouri where we drove for several hours. It was quite boring as it was mostly farm land. At about the 8 hour driving mark I decided to turn on the radio. Only a minute in of listening to a good song, it started making a loud beeping noise. Silly me, thinking this was one of those emergency tests, I decided to change the channel. "Don't change that you tool!," Brandon said...I was like "woah...alrighty then." He explained that it was probably a weather warning- WHICH IT WAS. It was calling for Tornados and Baseball size hail. GREAT - no camping tonight! We still decided to stay on our route, turning off the exit not much after the weather alert. At the turn off we saw news vans sitting on top of the hill!! JUST WHAT WORRY WART me wanted to see. Freaking, we decided to stop at the gas station. I ended up asking the "sheriff" what us naive new englanders were supposed to do in this crazy situation. He said in a southern accent, "I done been a Hillbilly my entiiire life and a tornado is worse than any hurricane you ever seen...you can't outrun it, you need to stay here." OKAY OFFICER!! After he scared me shitless (and Brandon - though he wont admit it)we went inside and sat a table for two seconds before we were told that everyone needed to go into the basement. After an hour in the basement we came back upstairs where we sat down at the table again. Not a minute sitting down and a poor girl our age pulled up to the gas station with dents ALL OVER her car, the back windshield was smashed in, the Front had giant smash marks and her Weimeriner (sp?) was pacing in and out of the car (obviously scared). As the girl was really upset and scared and decided to go outside and bring her dog inside so she didn't have to worry about him while she cleaned up the mess. Brandon went out and helped her tape up the back windshield and then the Camera guy and News Anchor came over to film her bashed up car. It was a such a crazy few hours!!...
After our sleep in the hotel we started back across Nebraska. Around lunch time we decided to take a detour to find somewhere to eat. On the map about 3/4's west of the way through the state was Lake McConoughy. We went along some really cool back roads and dirt roads and when we got there we entered a camping ground that was absolutely the most beautiful place in the middle of the farm land. Brandon and I could not believe how nice it was! After lunch we drove through several more small farm towns and took pictures beside the trains. :) Driving into Cheyenne, WY through to Laramie, WY we headed to a State Forest to find a campground. When we came to a sign that said "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" we realized we had made a little OOPS! Trying not to get discouraged we found our route back up to Wyoming. At around 8pm we came out of the back country of Colorado and happened upon a great little campground. Both of us being exhausted it was the perfect spot for the night.
We woke up the next morning at each others throats. Not a nice start to the day, but we got over ourselves when we were entering Jackson, WY. How can you be mad when you are in country like we were in?! It was absolutely gorgeous! The Grand Tetons are something everyone should see. They are so ginormous it's insane! Jackson is one of the coolest little cities ever! You feel like you are back in the early days in a western town except modernized! The last two days have been spent in the Teton National Park at Jenny Lake where we had to lock up everything we have so that the Grizzly's don't come to visit. Our campsite was perfect with a view of Grand Teton and Middle Teton. We have seen lots of wildlife including Prong Horns (like antelope or something), Mule Deer, Ground Squirrels, and even a moose. We had a couple small brown birds visit us after every meal to see what they could steal! So cute!! Last night we treated ourselves to a shower and a nice meal at Calico Pizza near Teton Village. This morning after another rainy night, we packed up our gear, came to this great little cafe for lunch and when we finish we are heading to Yellowstone. We will try and write again soon!! Brandon says 'hi' to everyone as I am hogging the computer.
LOVE FROM THE BOTH OF US! xo
PS - Pics are not uploading at the moment...check later or tomorrow for all the pics of the bride and groom, the storm, and camping!!:)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Paducah, KY
It is now nearly 9pm Eastern, 8pm here in Kentucky and I am set up in our hotel for the next two nights. Brandon went off with his cousin (Craig-the Groom) and Craig's brother, Mark to camp for the night...who knows where?! haha.
17 hours of driving is a looong time and I am happy we will be in Paducah for a few days. I'm sure Brandon is very happy to be out of the car with me as I was a wee bit cranky by the end of it. He is very patient though! :)
Love to friends JR and KM and my mummy!
Will write tomorrow
17 hours of driving is a looong time and I am happy we will be in Paducah for a few days. I'm sure Brandon is very happy to be out of the car with me as I was a wee bit cranky by the end of it. He is very patient though! :)
Love to friends JR and KM and my mummy!
Will write tomorrow
We are ON THE ROAD!
After leaving a little late yesterday we finally have headed West. We got to see both of our families for a little bit before we left and we dropped off Summi at his new residence for the summer. It was very sad, but we have already heard he's getting along great with his new buddy Otis (Tibetan Mastiff)!
We left Suffield at 8.30pm and went through New York and a bit of Pennsylvania before I (after just one hour of driving) had to pull off and sleep. We slept from 2.30am till 5.30am and have been on the road since. Brandon has been driving nearly the entire way.
At this point we are in Columbus,Ohio having a bite to eat before we do the last 5 hours of the trip.
Update soon, battery is dying!! :)
Amy and Brandon
We left Suffield at 8.30pm and went through New York and a bit of Pennsylvania before I (after just one hour of driving) had to pull off and sleep. We slept from 2.30am till 5.30am and have been on the road since. Brandon has been driving nearly the entire way.
At this point we are in Columbus,Ohio having a bite to eat before we do the last 5 hours of the trip.
Update soon, battery is dying!! :)
Amy and Brandon
Sunday, May 31, 2009
New Route
I am putting up our 'new' route. We have decided to go up to Glacier National Park for at least a day or two.
I can't believe we are leaving in just 3 days now... :)
Love you all - especially Nanz- you are always ready for an adventure even if you're not going for the ride!! Hope we can update daily for you!
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I can't believe we are leaving in just 3 days now... :)
Love you all - especially Nanz- you are always ready for an adventure even if you're not going for the ride!! Hope we can update daily for you!
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Not much longer...
Just 2 weeks left!! Brandon and I are SO excited and SOOO ready!
I will try and update this while we are on the road! We would love for you to leave comments or a message for us!! :)
I will try and update this while we are on the road! We would love for you to leave comments or a message for us!! :)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
The Honda
Hello all...just a little update:
We are taking my little Honda Civic out west, and so we took it to the shop this morning to get the timing belt and a few other things changed...well it turned out that even more work needed to be done...$$$$$$$! Kinda crummy, but I am happy to be getting closer to our departure date!
Brandon and I went to REI after dropping off my car this morning where we got a few things for the summer. The coolest is a GSI camp set which is a compact set of pot/pan, and cups/bowls.P.S.- It's been beautiful weather here; we've been able to get some kayaking and fishing (Brandon) in...trying to take Summit and Chandler with us before we leave. Poor little guys will be separated for the summer. Summit will be off to Brandon's family friends house. There he'll have a HUGE dog to hang out with - which will be good for him!
Lots of love
27 DAYS! :)
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