We left Flagstaff this morning, seven hours from our final destination. Flagstaff is in the mountains and the drive was pretty and amazing. We climbed and decended for about four hours of the day. A bit scary at times, but beautiful. Much different terrain than I am used to, mountains that are rocky, not dirt-y. We arrived in Loma Linda and immediately went to our apartment complex where we had reserved an apartment. Funny thing happened - they didn't reserve us an apartment. So, we are essentially homeless and now need to find a place to stay. Oh well, we will figure it out. We will update more when we find a place to stay.
Dave and Abby
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Long Trek, Day Three
We set out from Albuquerque this morning on the way to Flagstaff, AZ. OUr plan was to arrive at 3pm (check-in time), dump the doggies in the room and then head out to the Grand Canyon. On our way to Flagstaff, we passed through the Petrified National Forest. The Petrified National Forest also encompasses the painted desert.
The petrified forest consists of many pieces of petrified wood laying all around the valley.
We made it to check in time at 3pm, just as we planned, however, the Great State of Arizone apparently doesn't observe daylight savings time, so we actually arrived at 2pm local time. We had to wait an hour before checking in because they did not have the room ready. Not cool. Anyway, we dropped the doggies off in the room and headed out to the Grand Canyon. We made it there around sunset, which is supposed to be a beautiful time. The canyon was breathtaking, much more awe-inspiring than I thought it would be.
We made it back to sleep in Flagstaff and we are off tomorrow to arrive at our new home, Loma Linda, CA.
The petrified forest consists of many pieces of petrified wood laying all around the valley.
We made it to check in time at 3pm, just as we planned, however, the Great State of Arizone apparently doesn't observe daylight savings time, so we actually arrived at 2pm local time. We had to wait an hour before checking in because they did not have the room ready. Not cool. Anyway, we dropped the doggies off in the room and headed out to the Grand Canyon. We made it there around sunset, which is supposed to be a beautiful time. The canyon was breathtaking, much more awe-inspiring than I thought it would be.
We made it back to sleep in Flagstaff and we are off tomorrow to arrive at our new home, Loma Linda, CA.
The Long Trek, Day Two
Tonight we have made it to Albuquerque, which very well may be the hardest city to spell. Our trip from Oklahoma City to Albuquerque was very adventuresome. First, we encountered the largest cross in the western hemisphere. Chauncey felt the power of Christ from a distance.
We made it to the Big Texan Restaurant for lunch. We enjoyed a half order of mountain oysters (google if you don't know) as an appetizer, Abby had a Brisket sandwich, I had a country fried steak sandwich. All of the food was good. There were also games a plenty. Chauncey enjoyed many games, even a bit of gambling. Of course he is always open for a photo op.
Next, just a few miles out of town, we encoutered the Cadillac Farm on the side of I-40. We found some paint and painted our names on one of the cars.
All in all, we had a full day. Flagstaff, AZ is next on the list.
Dave and Abby
We made it to the Big Texan Restaurant for lunch. We enjoyed a half order of mountain oysters (google if you don't know) as an appetizer, Abby had a Brisket sandwich, I had a country fried steak sandwich. All of the food was good. There were also games a plenty. Chauncey enjoyed many games, even a bit of gambling. Of course he is always open for a photo op.
Next, just a few miles out of town, we encoutered the Cadillac Farm on the side of I-40. We found some paint and painted our names on one of the cars.
All in all, we had a full day. Flagstaff, AZ is next on the list.
Dave and Abby
Friday, September 5, 2008
The Long Trek, Day One
The long journey to California began today. A moving company packed up our house in about 2.5 hours on Thursday and we left Oxford, MS around 9am. We had to stop by UPS store to mail a rental application because as of right now, we have no place to live. Yeah!!!!! We covered about 550 miles today, arriving in Oklahoma City around 5:30 pm.
I was looking forward to driving early tomorrow morning to reach Albuquerque, NM by 1:30 local time to watch the Ole Miss vs. Wake Forest game. I searched on ESPN tonight and discovered that the Cincinatti vs. Oklahoma game will be on ESPN2 instead. Major Bummer. Oh well, I guess I can sleep in.
The drive to Oklahoma City was quite uneventful. A lot of nothing resides on I-40 from Memphis to present, and I suspect it stretches to Albuquerque. Another 530 miles tomorrow.
The football game snafu oes allow me to pass through Amarillo around lunch time and I plan to eat at The Big Texan Steak Ranch. And no, I do not plan for the free steak. I would like to poop again and not have my colon impacted with 4.5 pounds of beef. More again tomorrow night from Albuquerque.
Dave
I was looking forward to driving early tomorrow morning to reach Albuquerque, NM by 1:30 local time to watch the Ole Miss vs. Wake Forest game. I searched on ESPN tonight and discovered that the Cincinatti vs. Oklahoma game will be on ESPN2 instead. Major Bummer. Oh well, I guess I can sleep in.
The drive to Oklahoma City was quite uneventful. A lot of nothing resides on I-40 from Memphis to present, and I suspect it stretches to Albuquerque. Another 530 miles tomorrow.
The football game snafu oes allow me to pass through Amarillo around lunch time and I plan to eat at The Big Texan Steak Ranch. And no, I do not plan for the free steak. I would like to poop again and not have my colon impacted with 4.5 pounds of beef. More again tomorrow night from Albuquerque.
Dave
we suck.
We are astounding slackers. We can't even make time to comment about the current conventions going on? Sigh. I have found the sites where they 'correct' the 'mistakes' Palin/McCain made in their speeches very amusing to read. Although, when I read that he said she was the governor of the "...biggest state...", I nearly snorted coffee out my nose.
Isn't the move going on right now too? Yesterday, I think? Let us know when you're there, Big D. Big Dr. D.
I rode the bus in (as I'm going to try to do more of... it's free and runs hourly to campus), and since it's not an RGT shite bus, but rather a very nice UR BeeLine bus, it had the radio (and some serious A/C) going. The two songs I heard on the way in were, in all seriousness, "Walk the Dinosaur", by Was (Not Was), and "Before He Cheats" by Carrie whatsherface. Awesome.
Gave a talk yesterday, which went very well... still work to be done on this crap, but I'm getting there. Building the 'interesting story' my advisor says you need for your thesis. Whatever. I've read way too many scientific papers that were NOT interesting stories to know that's patently false, but I really do want it to be something solid and not just more tree-killing goodness on reprints.
A'ight. Let's get to work.
Isn't the move going on right now too? Yesterday, I think? Let us know when you're there, Big D. Big Dr. D.
I rode the bus in (as I'm going to try to do more of... it's free and runs hourly to campus), and since it's not an RGT shite bus, but rather a very nice UR BeeLine bus, it had the radio (and some serious A/C) going. The two songs I heard on the way in were, in all seriousness, "Walk the Dinosaur", by Was (Not Was), and "Before He Cheats" by Carrie whatsherface. Awesome.
Gave a talk yesterday, which went very well... still work to be done on this crap, but I'm getting there. Building the 'interesting story' my advisor says you need for your thesis. Whatever. I've read way too many scientific papers that were NOT interesting stories to know that's patently false, but I really do want it to be something solid and not just more tree-killing goodness on reprints.
A'ight. Let's get to work.
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