Random Connections

For the past three days we have been without Internet access. This evening we’re staying at a place with free high-speed Internet, so I’ll catch up on a few things. Thanks for your patience.

Last night it struck us that we have to drive back.  With that realization, we decided that we wanted to stay still as long as possible, so we decided to stick to the interstates and get to Samish Island a day earlier. We headed north out of West Yellowstone at 7:00 AM.  The road briefly … Read More “Grand Coulee” »

At night they have a light show that they shine on the dam which describes the construction and history of the dam and Columbia River. We walked across the street to the park, avoiding the sprinklers that had managed to come on. The show was impressive, but loud and a tad hokey. (Laura corrected me … Read More ““Out of Chaos, I was born” – Grand Coulee at night” »

Sometimes the documentation of having fun takes more time than the actual fun.  In that case, it’s time scale back.  We have taken so many pictures over the past three days that I haven’t had time to select any for the web. When we get to Samish Island and are holding still for a few … Read More “Yellowstone II – Lots of stinky steamy stuff” »

We looked at the map, looked at the AAA guidebook to see where we might find a place for tonight, and decided to alter our travel plans a bit.  We found a tiny place in West Yellowstone, Montana, called “Al’s Westward Ho”, and made our reservations.  This meant that instead of heading south to Grand … Read More “Yellowstone I – Human Wildife” »

It seems weird that after hitting ten states in two days, it does seem strange to be driving through only one today. At least we would go through a different time zone. After a brief miss-step when we had to turn back to the motel for my camera, we got on the road. We went … Read More “Driving across South Dakota” »

O give me a home where the buffalo roam,And the deer and the antelope play.Where seldom is heard a discouraging word,And the skies are not cloudy all day. Well, seems like we found it.  We set out this morning in search of animals – not the human kind.  We were also tired have human-constructed attractions, … Read More “Where the Deer and the Antelope Play” »

I didn’t go into much detail about yesterday’s trek.  The view from the interstate doesn’t change much as long as the land is flat.  McDonald’s, outlet malls, and service stations all look the same, regardless of the state.  I’m re-reading William Least Heat Moon’s Blue Highways.  On old maps, minor roads were shown as blue.  … Read More “West, then North” »

It was hot and humid in Greenville, and we were anxious to get somewhere cooler.  After a brief moment of panic, first last night, then today, we found that our array of toys and travel goodies actually did fit into the car.  So, at 7:25 AM, we said goodby to the cats, loaded up with … Read More “West by Northwest” »