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okay, here’s the plan…
Today’s the day we leave the lake and head out on an epic road trip. Yes, I said “epic”. And I mean it. We’ll be home in RI again in two weeks and one day. But first Banjo Man has … Continue reading
trying something new
Today we are packing the car for next Saturday’s departure. A week early. The canned peaches and jams are safely tucked away in the car, as are Banjo Man’s boxes of books and papers. Fabric, tablecloth (just one, in case … Continue reading
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hot day in the big city
Yesterday we left the lake at 7:15 AM in order to deliver Will to a Spokane testing center. He would be taking his last exam–Teaching English As A Second Language–and therefore completing his requirements for teaching in Texas. He has … Continue reading
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it wasn’t easy
I dare you to find an iced latte in this vast selection of coffees at a Sheridan, Wyoming gas station. It was a beautiful place, but I had been through this kind of thing before. Many machines, many instructions, hidden … Continue reading
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2978 miles later
I’m too tired to write about the day, so I will post a photograph of the Mission mountains. We are at the lake and all is well.
ruts
Before I explain what this guy is doing, let me shout to the heavens that we are in Billings, Montana tonight. It was a long day, almost 500 miles, driving from Scottsbluff. Yesterday’s journey from Lincoln had a wonderful stop … Continue reading
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weekend in nebraska
We are about leave Scottsbluff, Nebraska this morning as we head to an overnight stop in Sheridan, Wyoming. Now that I can eat real food again, the Wyoming Rib and Chop House is calling my name. A very good time … Continue reading
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special delivery
Behold my mother-in-law’s Marigold Carnival glass bowl. It was also known as “Mother’s potato salad bowl”. Banjo Man inherited it, much to my dismay and fear. I did not want to be the in-law who broke this treasured artifact, so … Continue reading
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take a wild guess
Yes, we are in Nebraska. I am pretty tired, so will give you more details tomorrow. All is well and we’ve had a lovely day. Good night.
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we are no longer in illinois
Thank God. Between the Chicago traffic and endless miles of road construction the day was a long one. Banjo Man slept in a bit, so we weren’t on the road until after 9. We’d planned a 400+ mile day and … Continue reading
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