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Change in plans
Sep 1st
I’m in Rapid City Iowa heading towards Devil’s Tower and then south towards the Crazy Horse mountain and the hot springs. No I have no interest in a bunch of dead presidents. I’ve decided against the whole Wyoming loop just to see Yellowstone because this stupid windshield is gonna cost me a fortune when I get home and I’m too tired already anyway. Maybe next time.
Loving this trip alone. Some interesting country we have. Nice people. I passed a whole farm of Sunflowers that looked really cool. Wish I could have slowed down for a picture.
I’m checking in on Foursquare, which updates on my Facebook page if you really want to keep track of my travels.
Maybe I’ll pick up a biker in Sturgis. Hmmm…..
Away from the world!
Aug 27th
Here’s the deal.
We’re leaving in a bit to go camping. No computer (ack!) and likely my phone will die before the weekend is out because I forgot my car charger in my car.
And my car is at the repair shop because my 7th cylinder is retarded. Let’s hope that turns out to be a slight and only temporary retardation.
Anyway. Tubing, Strongbow, campfire, tents, the whole shebang. Should be fun… right?
I meant to write!
Aug 26th
Other than the breathing thing, I’m having a great vacation.
The trip up was just constant. I’d planned on taking my time and exploring a bit, seeing roadside attractions and what-fer. But realistically, I drive like a maniac. I’d pull over long enough to slap together a sandwich or take a nap and then continue on as fast as I could get away with. Completely missed most of Colorado (which I REALLY wanted to see) because it was dark.
Imanidiot.
Actually, with no A/C it was just too hot most of the time. Too hot to stop and wander around, too hot to sleep in the car, too hot. Plus you get to smell more of America than you really want to. I counted 7 skunks in Arizona and New Mexico. Kansas and Nebraska – of which I took mostly back roads – smells like cows shit and corn. Except Omaha smells like chocolate chip cookies… and then dog food.
The stretch between Omaha and Des Moines is some of the most beautiful country I’ve seen. Once I got past the rain, it’s all hills and green and beautiful old but nicely kept farms.
I got here Friday afternoon after spending the night in a room north of Des Moines. I needed a decent night’s sleep and a shower by then. Cara just kept smiling at me. It’s amazing how we only see each other about once a year but it’s just like we’re neighbors. Thank you Internet for such a great friend.
Until she tried to kill me.
Kidding. She’d bought one of those full-sized blowup beds and thought she’d aired it out enough, but not for sensitive old me. I didn’t notice the fumes until I was in it and too tired to venture far. So by morning I was guppying for air and by nightfall I was in the local VA emergency room. Much better now with my own (different brand – no fumes) blowup mattress in my own cat-free room.
Sunday was spent at the Ren Fest. Hot, humid, fun. Hung with Wickedgroovy Heather too. Pictures up on Flickr.
Pretty much vegging this week while she’s at work. It’s nice to just sit, even WITH all the drama going on at home. I can’t do much so they’re all handling their issues on their own. But that’s for another post.
Tonight is my tweetup. I’ll see old friends and spend time getting to know a couple more IRL strangers/virtual friends.
Tomorrow we’ll plan out the weekend which will include tubing, and may include State Fair? Horseback Riding? Camping? Movies? Dunno.
I should probably leave Monday morning. And my hoped-for second half of a vacation… the SEXcation doesn’t look like it’s going to happen. He’s not in Cincinnati anymore and I really don’t want to venture further East. That just make the drive back that much further too. Dammit.
