tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post2421104701678044774..comments2024-03-15T15:41:21.785-05:00Comments on Midlife Roadtripper: Cruising Down the RoadMidlife Roadtripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-40929219841483855302011-08-09T13:04:08.389-05:002011-08-09T13:04:08.389-05:00Isn't it amazing how age changes one's per...Isn't it amazing how age changes one's perspective?! When I was 13, we took a family trip through the Southwest. I was bored to death - no souvenir shops, no fast food, fighting with my sisters over the window seats. <br /><br />I wish I could do it all over again; I'm sure I saw scenery as breathtaking as your pictures. And now your son is old enough to appreciate it all, which is wonderful for you both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-81145239199972271062011-08-08T22:42:20.908-05:002011-08-08T22:42:20.908-05:00I'm the same way. The idea of something is alw...I'm the same way. The idea of something is always so much worse than the actual doing.<br /><br />Your pictures are beautiful! And I love those chairs of your brother's.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-10353638119755593052011-08-08T17:17:59.508-05:002011-08-08T17:17:59.508-05:00What I find most fascinating is the wide open and ...What I find most fascinating is the wide open and endlessly empty road you travel. I wish I could do that. I'd love a road trip in America.<br /><br />Here, everything is small and cramped and narrow. It's pretty too, of course, in the bits between the cities, but everything is so SMALL. I miss the space of Europe, the way you can travel from one end of the continent to the other. England is just so tiny, if you drive for too long you fall into the sea.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-44728388292391127012011-08-08T13:57:16.540-05:002011-08-08T13:57:16.540-05:00What a wonderful adventure you're having! I lo...What a wonderful adventure you're having! I loved Wyoming, and Cody especially. I don't remember the red light, though. What a hoot. I'm laughing at you taking pictures while you're driving and talking into a recorder. You are a writer to the core! Looking forward to reading the rest of your journey.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-15729803806946968442011-08-08T12:26:01.168-05:002011-08-08T12:26:01.168-05:00I loved your photos. I felt as if I were 'cru...I loved your photos. I felt as if I were 'cruising down the road' with you. Have a wonderful time.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-14177236178959155332011-08-08T10:18:43.157-05:002011-08-08T10:18:43.157-05:00You are so right about how the same outing or scen...You are so right about how the same outing or scenery can mean something so different or look so different at a later time in life. When I heard Wyoming my first thought was about bear sightings. So anxious to read your next post. Hope you are having/had a fantastic time with your middle son!Michele Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030846420862437581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-75660047091771726802011-08-07T23:02:29.204-05:002011-08-07T23:02:29.204-05:00I'm so glad you're documenting your travel...I'm so glad you're documenting your travels through the gorgeousness of Wyoming; I've never been. Stoplight is hilarious. Can't wait to read about the rest of your adventures--enjoy the scenery and the time with your son!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-52428919602513688102011-08-07T21:35:27.266-05:002011-08-07T21:35:27.266-05:00Fascinating! Thanks for taking us along.
Your tra...Fascinating! Thanks for taking us along.<br /><br />Your travels are feeding your writing...a wonderful thing :)rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-75285493347139365102011-08-07T15:44:39.540-05:002011-08-07T15:44:39.540-05:00Wow, that's quite a road trip you took there!Wow, that's quite a road trip you took there!secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-70963111705664557262011-08-07T09:05:25.419-05:002011-08-07T09:05:25.419-05:00Those photos are making me want to travel. Do I w...Those photos are making me want to travel. Do I want to ask why they would have a moose positioned with it's leg up?Domestic and Damnedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584541111465460996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-77207277350629532692011-08-07T01:33:15.410-05:002011-08-07T01:33:15.410-05:00Gorgeous pictures, thanks for sharing.
+followedGorgeous pictures, thanks for sharing.<br />+followedElliot MacLeod-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101422996950773526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-72717101358203577132011-08-07T00:34:20.092-05:002011-08-07T00:34:20.092-05:00WOW! What a adventure! Don't think that your ...WOW! What a adventure! Don't think that your hubby could accuse you of not being adventurous, after this trip! Love all the pics! Such beautiful scenery! Have fun!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-89948809704193528002011-08-06T20:08:43.206-05:002011-08-06T20:08:43.206-05:00What a great road trip you're having! We did ...What a great road trip you're having! We did one ourselves last spring. It was remarkable how few cars we passed.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-34910859849354669212011-08-06T18:42:01.638-05:002011-08-06T18:42:01.638-05:00this sounds too fun, what a lovely trip. In the la...this sounds too fun, what a lovely trip. In the last month I have driven 4000 miles and biked across Iowa. I tell everyone I biked to improve my carbon footprint. LOL The hot springs sounds the best.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-78856136676081347722011-08-06T17:55:39.786-05:002011-08-06T17:55:39.786-05:00Looking forward to the next chapter...yes, you cou...Looking forward to the next chapter...yes, you could use a little trailer and explore everything for your future books...I mean really ..you need to have first hand knowlege I would think...any excuse for a roadtrip..p.s...I'm available for the navigator position...I think we could travel the country and never spend a night in a hotel between all of all blog friends!ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-41801237623405134992011-08-06T17:20:11.065-05:002011-08-06T17:20:11.065-05:00USA seems so vast compared to our little island an...USA seems so vast compared to our little island and I think I would feel a bit scared going so far in a car.<br />The photos are really beautiful and it is great to share your adventure from a comfortable seat in my small corner of the world!<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-64559347073814555342011-08-06T13:43:42.232-05:002011-08-06T13:43:42.232-05:00What a fascinating trip! The scenery is incredibly...What a fascinating trip! The scenery is incredibly expansive in places, stretching endlessly to nowhere. Of course, we know the USA is vast, but your trip brings it to life. I am intrigued as to the purpose of that robot in the middle of nowhere, though! So nice that you were able to break your journey and enjoy a family gathering. Some happy snaps to remind you of the pleasant encounter. <br /><br />Jordan was obviously greatly looking forward to your visit. Warms a Mother's heart, doesn't it, when our sons go the extra mile to make us feel welcome. Clean sheets, clean bathroom, clean dishes! He is staying in a very pretty spot. It must be wonderfully peaceful.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to continuing this journey with you both :)Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-21939097269930339882011-08-06T11:27:27.706-05:002011-08-06T11:27:27.706-05:00Aw, this just warms my heart. I often feel like al...Aw, this just warms my heart. I often feel like all I want is to ..."rotiss, on a beach, with a book. For days." But given the option of that or a trip across gorgeous countryside with my son, I'd definitely take the latter. <br /><br />How wonderful that you're spending time together, exploring the great outdoors. These are trips of a lifetime. So happy for you. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-42564954545472825352011-08-06T05:45:46.593-05:002011-08-06T05:45:46.593-05:00I love that Elizabeth Drew quote....I love that Elizabeth Drew quote....♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-41953402216014062792011-08-05T21:14:26.804-05:002011-08-05T21:14:26.804-05:00The one time I visited Wyoming, Cody included, wha...The one time I visited Wyoming, Cody included, what I remember most was how windy it was. It was very interesting as is much of the terrain in the west.<br /><br />I love Jordan's cabin. Looks like he's become quite self-sufficient. Looking forward to the next chapter.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462135507379897869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-21861515691920096122011-08-05T15:52:18.062-05:002011-08-05T15:52:18.062-05:00When we are younger we take everything for granted...When we are younger we take everything for granted, scenery included. Now the variety of scenery never ceases to amaze me and I can'tget enough of it.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-37695432010759268402011-08-05T14:55:13.216-05:002011-08-05T14:55:13.216-05:00Oops, that last line is a bit of a teaser.. I sur...Oops, that last line is a bit of a teaser.. I sure hope the wildlife proved friendly? <br /><br />I am incredibly impressed your son is surviving the summer without any access to the internet, I can't imagine how my eldest would cope without his (sigh).<br /><br />How lovely to be on a road trip with your son, laying down memories to last a lifetime!Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-43092557075579406662011-08-05T13:14:21.331-05:002011-08-05T13:14:21.331-05:00I agree that those sort of long journeys are more ...I agree that those sort of long journeys are more scary before one begins the drive - once you are on the road somehow you begin to enjoy it. I spent a nice holiday few days in Denver once and then went fromn there to Salt Lake City by Amtrak - now that was a lovely journey.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-56664036353859741072011-08-05T08:15:04.084-05:002011-08-05T08:15:04.084-05:00So glad you and Jordan are getting a road trip in!...So glad you and Jordan are getting a road trip in! We are going to Jackson Hole & environs in September and will be looking forward to your recommendations. Breathe! Enjoy!IdeaGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930216448413347865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-170672672086981602011-08-05T05:12:08.628-05:002011-08-05T05:12:08.628-05:00What a great little nest your son has there!
I am ...What a great little nest your son has there!<br />I am awed by the landscape photos. All that FLAT and then the huge hills rising out of it...<br />The colors!<br />It's beyond my comprehension, that geography...just like Europe's aged buildings are beyond my comprehension.<br />But they both set my imagination on fire.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.com