COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, VA – First thing this morning, at Michelle’s insistence, the Family rushed to get to the ferry across the James River again. And lo, they got on that ferry just when Michelle wanted to get on the ferry. “Trust me,” Greg whispered, “That is a very good thing.” Immediately upon arrival...
Archives - June 2010
The Great East Coast Adventure, Day Eleven.
Tuesday, June 29 2010 - Travel
The Great East Coast Adventure, Day Ten.
Monday, June 28 2010 - Travel
JAMESTOWN, VA – Day Ten dawned sunny and hot again. “Yes. Hot. Again!” Michelle echoed. Our Family awoke and scurried off to catch the ferry to Jamestown. They figured the earlier, the better. “Could you maybe not say we ‘scurried?’” interjected Greg. “That sounds…I don’t know…like something I wouldn...
The Great East Coast Adventure, Day Nine.
Sunday, June 27 2010 - Travel
We apologize for the interruption in our documentary. It seems Michelle reserved a few campgrounds without WiFi. “The nerve,” Greg lamented. “I’ve been without internet for way too long.” But now we resume. CHIPPOKES PLANTATION STATE PARK, SURRY, VA – The Family awoke bright and early this morning for...
The Great East Coast Adventure, Day Eight.
Friday, June 18 2010 - Travel
CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. – So Michelle (hereinafter known as “The Crazy One”) got up this morning at 5:15 in order to make it over to the ocean for the 5:46 sunrise. “Yeah, and I did, too,” she pointed out, “but then I had to run ALL the way back to the camper because I had forgotten the memory card...
The Great East Coast Adventure, Day Seven.
Thursday, June 17 2010 - Travel
CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. – Our Family awoke this morning at the KOA. A squirrel spent some time visiting Ethan, most likely because a) Ethan was in the middle of breakfast, and b) breakfast consisted largely of peanut butter. As you can see, he was quick to send the infiltrator packing. Soon after...
The Great East Coast Adventure, Day Six-Point-Five.
Thursday, June 17 2010 - Travel
OVERHEARD ON THE ROAD -- “Christ.” “What an asshole.” “Why won’t he let me over? I can’t see because of the awning, or I’d just be aggressive and move on over.”” “Great. Now I’ve missed my exit!” [slams fist on steering wheel] Those were the kinds of things Greg muttered repeatedly on the road as he...
The Great East Coast Adventure, Day Six.
Wednesday, June 16 2010 - Travel
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Well. Today was an interesting day. The Family started the day in Charleston, where it was hot and muggy, though not nearly so hot and muggy as yesterday. Their first after-breakfast order of business was a family bike ride. Why? Because during Michelle’s sweltering run the day before...
The Great East Coast Adventure, Days Four and Five.
Tuesday, June 15 2010 - Travel
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Whew. After Day Five of this journey, this reporter is exhausted, to say nothing of Our Family, some members of which are clearly coming apart at the seams (see below), and only a good night’s rest will do. Day Four began with cleaning the damp awning. “I always forget what a pain...
The Great East Coast Adventure, Days Two and Three.
Monday, June 14 2010 - Travel
ASHEVILLE, NC – Our Family was without internet access on Days Two and Three, so this reporter was unable to write about their adventures, but they managed to score a campground here on Day Four with WiFi, so our journey can continue. Day Two (Saturday) dawned with the Family packing up quickly in order...
The Great East Coast Adventure, Day One.
Friday, June 11 2010 - Travel
TOWNSEND, TN – Again we will be following our Family through their summer vacation. This reporter fears there is not much to report so far. Our Family left at 5:45 a.m. CDT and finally made it to Townsend, TN at 4:30 EDT. However, this reporter is of the opinion our Family will not be graced with WiFi...
Tomorrow We Roll.
Thursday, June 10 2010 - Travel
Vacation starts tomorrow.
We’ve planned, plotted, agonized, decided, packed, cleaned, and anticipated.
We’ll post from the road as we’re able. Stay tuned.
I Guess He Showed Me.
Saturday, June 05 2010 - Funny Stuff
Last week Ethan was playing with one of those noisy toys. He had an RC car that makes all KINDS of noise, and he was playing it over and over again until I finally had just HAD IT. Me: “ARGH! Ethan, stop doing that or I SWEAR I will throw it in the trash!!!” Ethan: “Nuh-uh, you can’t! haha!” Me: “Excuuuuuuuuuuuse...
“And Then I Saw the Lights of the Goodyear Blimp…”
Friday, June 04 2010 - General
“MOMMMMMMMM! DAD!!! COME QUICK, HURRY, OUR FIRST BLIMP HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!” Greg and I looked at each other with that what-the-hell look on our face because let’s face it, Ethan’s four. Oh, and he’s had this thing lately where he loves nothing more than to try to trick us into believing something...
Seven Days and Counting.
Friday, June 04 2010 - Family
Seven days until we leave for vacation. As anyone who knows me might imagine, I’m freaking out because I haven’t planned, haven’t planned, oh no, whatever will we do if we roll into a destination with NO PLANS?! And what if we don’t have the RIGHT plans?! What if we find out we missed out on The Best...
