adventure

Dear God help us, we’re still in Oklahoma.  Had to pay twice more to use their damn bumpy roads, and I really hate their construction.  Narrowing it down to one lane I can understand.  Narrowing it to one really narrow lane, on a curve where the road is sloped to account for the fact that […]

So our early start somehow became 1400.  It’s okay, we were more than a bit terrified. A friend of the family called to convince Bly not to attempt towing her car.  He lovingly scared her quite thoroughly, so we decided to go get the tow dolly removed from the truck, and she would fly back

Stopped for the night in Casey, Illinois.  I like Casey.  I had a friend named Casey who was/is a truly awesome person, as wholesome and hospitable and truly kind as you would never believe existed in this world.  Maybe it’s the name, because I certainly like Casey, Illinois. It was raining a little.  It drizzled

Just in case you were wondering, the insanity didn’t stop when I went to bed, all my stuff collected, my alarm set for 0400 (ick) and myself calm in knowing I was prepared. Yeah, right.  Couldn’t sleep, almost couldn’t get up, got downstairs to let the dog out and my ride to the airport was

Have you ever seen one?  Well, it’s a pretty freaky sight.  Yes, they do actually run around a bit without their heads. Sorta like me today.  I fly out tomorrow morning.  I’m not ready.  Why the hell am I blogging then? Because I gotta do something or I’m gonna start screaming.  Hope is still not

Today was the catch-all, and I didn’t do too bad.  Fourth Avenue took a small and enjoyable bite of both our wallets–we found Duck Tape (no, I won’t explain), some really awesome postcards, buttons and magnets, (Don’t Believe In Gay Marriage?  Don’t Marry One!), I bought a beautiful ankle bracelet for $5 (I had decided I

Nobody’s perfect.  My dear Bly-Bly, though “not that girl” when it comes to many girly things, needed to know the shopping opportunities. Hmm, said I.  And took her to swapmeet.  ~grin~ Why do I always buy hats at swapmeet, even if I already have one on?  Who knows.  I got me a cool Aussie hat