And the band played...
A well used lamp post
The Loring Pasta Bar
Some painted ladies...gasp
The Loring potty
Downtown...
Suzi in the car...
Me on our hotel patio.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Minnie Pics
And the band played...
A well used lamp post
The Loring Pasta Bar
Some painted ladies...gasp
The Loring potty
Downtown...
Suzi in the car...
Me on our hotel patio.
Suzi and Lisa Take on the Town
Days Theme Song: Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan/Green Day Cover :)
Today we lazed around all morning, then met Suzi's friend OE (Orren) and his girlfriend Brooke for lunch and they drove us around the towns of Minnesoooota where there are some really cute little towns, but I don't think my people live there. I don't really know where my people are at this point, but we will find them.
We came back to the hotel and Suzi hucked her gum out and made a ricochet shot off of the mirror into the trashcan...it was pretty impressive. Later in the evening, we ventured out on the town. Yes, we got lost once on the way to the piano bar. I don't think the day would be complete without at least one wrong turn. Oh well, we made it and they were doing some scary karaoke (scaraoke?). We met up with Jason and friends, then decided to go downtown. We made it to the boy bar, and danced up a storm, as we tend to do...but were soon the object of affection for what we have decided was a swingin couple...who knows but they sure had a thing for us. :)
Leaving there, we ventured to the Gorilla Bar, only to find some painted naked ladies. We felt a little out of our element, as two gals from Idaho, a little alarmed...but feel confident that we played it off quite well. Now we are back and preparing for tomorrow. No big plans yet, but I am sure we will find something to entertain. :)
Today we lazed around all morning, then met Suzi's friend OE (Orren) and his girlfriend Brooke for lunch and they drove us around the towns of Minnesoooota where there are some really cute little towns, but I don't think my people live there. I don't really know where my people are at this point, but we will find them.
We came back to the hotel and Suzi hucked her gum out and made a ricochet shot off of the mirror into the trashcan...it was pretty impressive. Later in the evening, we ventured out on the town. Yes, we got lost once on the way to the piano bar. I don't think the day would be complete without at least one wrong turn. Oh well, we made it and they were doing some scary karaoke (scaraoke?). We met up with Jason and friends, then decided to go downtown. We made it to the boy bar, and danced up a storm, as we tend to do...but were soon the object of affection for what we have decided was a swingin couple...who knows but they sure had a thing for us. :)
Leaving there, we ventured to the Gorilla Bar, only to find some painted naked ladies. We felt a little out of our element, as two gals from Idaho, a little alarmed...but feel confident that we played it off quite well. Now we are back and preparing for tomorrow. No big plans yet, but I am sure we will find something to entertain. :)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Almost Homeless?
Well friends, today we did our first bout of apartment searching. We planned to check out about five places, then headed out with our handy gps device (which we have named Gertie). At first we thought good ole Gert had led us astray, as we pulled up to a medical office building and circled several times as she yelled at us that we had arrived at our destination. We finally wandered in and found that we had actually found the rental office, not the apartment itself. Also, as it turns out, it was the rental office for the ghetto...we thanked the nice woman at the counter before we ran screaming from the building and promptly drove away.
The next place was the only one we actually got to look in, and it was very cute and safe, but also more expensive as it was right downtown. Pretty sure I could become a fab Minneapolis downtowner though and love every minute of it. But, we moved on and drove past a few more before giving up for the day. Next week should be better and we already have one appt. for a viewing.
We ate lunch at the cutest little espresso shop. Oh, I am pausing here as Suzi has interjected to remind me that I flashed some hotel worker boys last night. Let me explain before you think me whore-ish please. I seem to have developed a mysterious bruise on my thigh. On the way to the pool last night...I apparently thought that the elevator was a fine time to get Suzi's opinion on the matter. So...I lifted up my little coverup...swimsuit fully in tact underneath, just in time for the doors to open and the boys to get a good view. Suzi doubled over in fits of laughter, only to find that we had gotten out on the wrong floor after all of that.
Ok...back to what I was saying...which is not nearly as exciting, but I think you all should know. After we ate, we drove over to see Jason's apartment and walked around looking at some nearby rentals. Then of course, we had to go explore the mall of America. You have to do it once I guess...even if you never go back due the overwhelming-ness of it all.
Suzi purchased a fabulous dress! Don't worry, you will get to see it when we are all dolled up for Phantom next week. It's fabulous, truly. That was the most exciting thing that happened there....until our dear Suzi ventured out on her own in search of the bathroom. I may not let her wander off anymore, as left to her own devices she finds random pools of vomit on the bathroom floor and slips on them. By now most of you have probably read about this on facebook. Honestly, I think she should have at least demanded a new pair of shoes from the MOA management....or gone further and rolled around in it, maybe even beat herself up a bit and sued! Then we could really have a good vacation. I should have been there to take pictures...but alas, she had wandered off on her own.
We ended the day at the Loring Pasta Bar in Dinkytown. I don't really know what this is...but I guess it's a cute little area by the U of M. It was a fabulous place that reminded me a little of Harry Potter, crooked looking bricks up the walls, and wonderful things to look at all around. There was a live band for entertainment purposes as well.
No pics today, we were a little distracted. We will be better travelers tomorrow, we promise.
Off to bed now. Hasta Manana
The next place was the only one we actually got to look in, and it was very cute and safe, but also more expensive as it was right downtown. Pretty sure I could become a fab Minneapolis downtowner though and love every minute of it. But, we moved on and drove past a few more before giving up for the day. Next week should be better and we already have one appt. for a viewing.
We ate lunch at the cutest little espresso shop. Oh, I am pausing here as Suzi has interjected to remind me that I flashed some hotel worker boys last night. Let me explain before you think me whore-ish please. I seem to have developed a mysterious bruise on my thigh. On the way to the pool last night...I apparently thought that the elevator was a fine time to get Suzi's opinion on the matter. So...I lifted up my little coverup...swimsuit fully in tact underneath, just in time for the doors to open and the boys to get a good view. Suzi doubled over in fits of laughter, only to find that we had gotten out on the wrong floor after all of that.
Ok...back to what I was saying...which is not nearly as exciting, but I think you all should know. After we ate, we drove over to see Jason's apartment and walked around looking at some nearby rentals. Then of course, we had to go explore the mall of America. You have to do it once I guess...even if you never go back due the overwhelming-ness of it all.
Suzi purchased a fabulous dress! Don't worry, you will get to see it when we are all dolled up for Phantom next week. It's fabulous, truly. That was the most exciting thing that happened there....until our dear Suzi ventured out on her own in search of the bathroom. I may not let her wander off anymore, as left to her own devices she finds random pools of vomit on the bathroom floor and slips on them. By now most of you have probably read about this on facebook. Honestly, I think she should have at least demanded a new pair of shoes from the MOA management....or gone further and rolled around in it, maybe even beat herself up a bit and sued! Then we could really have a good vacation. I should have been there to take pictures...but alas, she had wandered off on her own.
We ended the day at the Loring Pasta Bar in Dinkytown. I don't really know what this is...but I guess it's a cute little area by the U of M. It was a fabulous place that reminded me a little of Harry Potter, crooked looking bricks up the walls, and wonderful things to look at all around. There was a live band for entertainment purposes as well.
No pics today, we were a little distracted. We will be better travelers tomorrow, we promise.
Off to bed now. Hasta Manana
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Don't tell Lisa v.3
I was wondering how this move would affect Lisa...would she get a funky new hair doo? Would she pick up the northern vowel shift (thanks Eric)? She now swears like a trucker and her very favorite word starts with an F. Very alarming, I know. On the look out for more behavior issues - I may have to CALL SOMEONE.
Also, when she gets very excited about..say, a goat in the road, she will plow over whatever is in her path to be the first in line to get a picture. This includes small children and large groups of Japanese tourists. I am pretty sure she made the local news in Yellowstone but they did not publish her name. whew.
Also, when she gets very excited about..say, a goat in the road, she will plow over whatever is in her path to be the first in line to get a picture. This includes small children and large groups of Japanese tourists. I am pretty sure she made the local news in Yellowstone but they did not publish her name. whew.
More Pics!
Roadies...
Suzi and some old bag...
Us with a frisky old man.
I'm a pioneer
Bang Bang
Giddyup?
Raaaarrrr
Does anyone else see a pattern developing here?
We Made It!!!
Days Theme Song: On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
Well, we mobbed it straight across South Dakota. We sure thought it would be painful, but it really wasn't bad at all. We started out in Rapid City and cruised over to Wall to check out Wall Drug, which we had been highly anticipating as it was not only our only planned excitement for the day but we had seen 800 signs for it, starting when we were leaving Wyoming. Tom, you were right. :)
Now, if you don't know about Wall Drug, let me just tell you (Oh am pausing for a moment here to remember I bought fudge which is now downstairs melting in the car, damn) that it is really an unexpected dose of road trip fun. We were there about 45 minutes, and our activities included mounting a giant rabbit (you heard me), sitting in a covered wagon, getting breathed on by a ferocious T-Rex, and dancing to the tunes as played by a giant gorilla. Why would you do all of this in the middle of nowhere? Well, cause it's just plain silly fun, that's why.
Moving on, we ate at a cute little diner in Murdo where the time finally changed over to Central. As we were eating, we looked out the window to notice the swarm of flies that had surrounded the bloody bug corpses attached to every surface of the car. We thought that was gross until a little bird swooped in to eat them as a midday snack as well. Yum.
Finally arriving in Sioux Falls for the night, we headed out to dinner at a place recommended by the front desk. We wandered around looking for it, then stopped into a gas station to ask for directions. With a smirk, the attendant told us it was right next door. Did I mention we had never left the hotel parking lot?
Back in the hotel we went for a swim and sat around in the laundry room doing some much needed laundry. To address all of the concerned blog watchers out there, this is why we did not make a post yesterday, so sorry for any inconvenience this has caused to your entertainment. :)
This brings us to today's stretch! We arrived in Minneapolis, well Bloomington really, at about 2:30 after a fairly uneventful drive. We did get slightly lost once, which is bound to happen at least 100 more times. You know how I can't find my way out of a paper bag after all. Of course, I'm sure you are asking yourselves what super fun activity we chose first. Well...we napped. :) Driving takes a toll I spose. Now we are going to hang out in the hotel lobby, get some drinks, then maybe go explore a little. I spose at some point in the coming days it will be helpful for me to find a place to live, which I am sure will be an experience full of tales for you all. Thanks for reading!
Well, we mobbed it straight across South Dakota. We sure thought it would be painful, but it really wasn't bad at all. We started out in Rapid City and cruised over to Wall to check out Wall Drug, which we had been highly anticipating as it was not only our only planned excitement for the day but we had seen 800 signs for it, starting when we were leaving Wyoming. Tom, you were right. :)
Now, if you don't know about Wall Drug, let me just tell you (Oh am pausing for a moment here to remember I bought fudge which is now downstairs melting in the car, damn) that it is really an unexpected dose of road trip fun. We were there about 45 minutes, and our activities included mounting a giant rabbit (you heard me), sitting in a covered wagon, getting breathed on by a ferocious T-Rex, and dancing to the tunes as played by a giant gorilla. Why would you do all of this in the middle of nowhere? Well, cause it's just plain silly fun, that's why.
Moving on, we ate at a cute little diner in Murdo where the time finally changed over to Central. As we were eating, we looked out the window to notice the swarm of flies that had surrounded the bloody bug corpses attached to every surface of the car. We thought that was gross until a little bird swooped in to eat them as a midday snack as well. Yum.
Finally arriving in Sioux Falls for the night, we headed out to dinner at a place recommended by the front desk. We wandered around looking for it, then stopped into a gas station to ask for directions. With a smirk, the attendant told us it was right next door. Did I mention we had never left the hotel parking lot?
Back in the hotel we went for a swim and sat around in the laundry room doing some much needed laundry. To address all of the concerned blog watchers out there, this is why we did not make a post yesterday, so sorry for any inconvenience this has caused to your entertainment. :)
This brings us to today's stretch! We arrived in Minneapolis, well Bloomington really, at about 2:30 after a fairly uneventful drive. We did get slightly lost once, which is bound to happen at least 100 more times. You know how I can't find my way out of a paper bag after all. Of course, I'm sure you are asking yourselves what super fun activity we chose first. Well...we napped. :) Driving takes a toll I spose. Now we are going to hang out in the hotel lobby, get some drinks, then maybe go explore a little. I spose at some point in the coming days it will be helpful for me to find a place to live, which I am sure will be an experience full of tales for you all. Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Honorable Mentions (we just forgot)
Day One: I slept in my clothes...the room spun and I took it like champ. In Jackson, Suzi yelped from the bathroom as the shower head exploded and fell into her hand.
Day Two: In Yellowstone we saw a motor home, which some dumb ass tried to back over a cliff, hitting a large tree. This tree was then the only thing saving him from tumbling down the mountain.
Day Three: In Cooke City, I bought Pepto and the man at the store couldn't figure out how much they were so he charged me for toothbrushes instead. Suzi wanted to marry him...if only he had asked I would be completing this trip alone.
In Wyoming, our GPS knew the roads were red!
South Dakota has the best rest stops EVER, complete with cute little old ladies that give out information.
Part 4 Pics
Devil's Tower!
Welcome to South Dakota!
Yeah...this is a sleeping dog...
How cute is Deadwood?
Far away view of Crazy Horse
What it is supposed to look like when done...in 100 years...
Suzi is bored again...foot fetish?
Mount Rushmore!
More prezes
Wahoo!
More Mobbin (part 4)
Day's Theme Song: Desperado - The Eagles
An action packed day ahead of us, we woke up at a reasonable hour for a change this morning and hopped right in the car - destination: Devil's Tower. This was expected to be the creme de la creme for Suzi and we drove along wondering if we would be disappointed by the tower, since all we could see were average looking hills and we were supposedly almost on top of it. But of course, just as we uttered this concern, Suzi shouted OMG! There it was, popped out of nowhere, and completely fabulous! So...ummm...we saw that...and turned around to head for Deadwood.
Well, Deadwood is just the cutest little historic town. We bopped right in and had lunch at the Gold Rush Casino Buffet...followed by Suzi gambling and me staring at her gambling (you know this is what I do...) Coming out ahead, we set out to find Dead Man's Hand. Now, one would think that the locals would know just where to direct us, but we soon learned that all there is to do in Deadwood is "drink, do drugs, and gamble". Good thing we were only there for two hours or we could have been in trouble. Not easily discouraged, we asked another knowledgeable looking soul, who gave us a barely audible answer, but seemed to know the general location of the thing. We wandered into Saloon #10, where we saw Wild Bill himself strutting around the stage describing his untimely demise. After dinking around a few shops, we decided we had stayed exactly as long as we needed to and forged on.
Off to Crazy Horse! We wound our way around the Black Hills, taking in the beautiful scenery. Suzi saw what we believe to be a mountain goat, but due to my superb driving focus, I missed it. We found Crazy Horse to be quite impressive, and learned that a 10 story building will fit in his arm pit. Mount Rushmore will also fit on his head in case anyone is concerned. Despite all this, however...neither of us really believes that they will actually finish it in this lifetime. They have made progress, but there is a LONG way to go!
Moving on to the most anticipated leg of the journey for me, we set out for Mount Rushmore! Suzi drove and I tried not to pee my pants as we climbed higher and higher toward the mountain. As we pulled into the parking area, I screamed "THERE IT IS", but managed to maintain bladder control. We then encountered a heinous beeeatch at the parking area who informed us that our National Park pass was no good here and we could either pay to park or leave. Immediately making her our enemy, we set out to see the sights (and find someone to whine to). We hiked around the presidential trail, where I looked right up Lincoln's nose. Mount Rushmore did not disappoint, and we got some great pics.
Winding down, we headed for Rapid City for the night. We ate a fabulous dinner at Ruby Tuesday's where Suzi ate a steak! I know! The world is not as we knew it. But, yummmmm. So...we are now in for the night, anticipating a long day of driving tomorrow. Sioux Falls, here we come! Our waitress at dinner told us it smells there, but we just need to see for ourselves. We will be stopping at Wall Drug, but other than that we will need to make some good adventures happen in order to stay sane.
See you tomorrow!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Don't tell Lisa v.2
So she was driving as we entered Yellowstone and we came across a sign that said BEWARE WILD ANIMALS ON THE ROAD... instead of slowing down... she locked the doors. Yes, this is my travel companion...
and ummm BUFFALO BILL??? Who wouldn't be excited about a town named after him??
Also thought you should know that blogging is Lisa's heroin
stay tuned for more secrets about Lisa...ssshhhhhh
and ummm BUFFALO BILL??? Who wouldn't be excited about a town named after him??
Also thought you should know that blogging is Lisa's heroin
stay tuned for more secrets about Lisa...ssshhhhhh
Part 3 Pics
Big Horn Sheep
He is looking at us...
Fab Sheep
Buffalo's ASS!
Fab Hat from Cody!
Red Rock in WY
All the red earth...so cool...
This is where we are...
Road boredom setting in for Suz...
The Mazda is Mobbin, (part 3)
Day's Theme Song: Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
Well friends, we sure hope you are having as much fun reading as we are writing because, well...we have fits of hysteria reliving the days events.
Today started at the pre-butt crack of dawn, otherwise known as 5am. I'm not sure what is wrong with us...that may be a later discussion. After enjoying the continental breakfast under the low hanging giant deer heads and bear carcases we took a little nap and started our travels at a more reasonable hour.
We re-entered Yellowstone to make our way toward the NE entrance back into the great state of Wyoming. Big Horn Sheep, more big ass buffalo, and distant wolves were among today's wildlife spottings. Just as we thought we were wrapping up, Suzi uttered a mighty gasp accompanied by profanity. Looking to my right I realized I was in butt poking distance of the largest buffalo in the world! Too afraid to roll down the window (do they like to chew on shiny blonde hair?) we took a quick photo before Suzi began mobbin down the road at warp speed.
Leaving the park, we headed for Cody. I have to admit Suzi was quite excited to see this place and I still can't understand why. We ate lunch and set out on a mission to get Suzi a new cowboy hat. We met a nice little old lady who tried to force a child size hat on Suzi's noggin, then finally found a fabulous adornment at a nearby Western store. Hat in hand (or on head) we jumped in the car and headed out onto the open road once again. Turns out there is not so much to see in Wyoming, except that so much of the earth is really red. Very cool.
Thanks again dear readers, we are now in Gillette, not too far from our goal of Devils Tower and hope to have more excitement for you as we forge on to South Dakota. We have big plans to make it there and Mount Rushmore tomorrow...possible stop at Custer's Last Stand as well. Pretty sure if there is a way to cause a scene at any of those places...we are just the gals to do it!
Well friends, we sure hope you are having as much fun reading as we are writing because, well...we have fits of hysteria reliving the days events.
Today started at the pre-butt crack of dawn, otherwise known as 5am. I'm not sure what is wrong with us...that may be a later discussion. After enjoying the continental breakfast under the low hanging giant deer heads and bear carcases we took a little nap and started our travels at a more reasonable hour.
We re-entered Yellowstone to make our way toward the NE entrance back into the great state of Wyoming. Big Horn Sheep, more big ass buffalo, and distant wolves were among today's wildlife spottings. Just as we thought we were wrapping up, Suzi uttered a mighty gasp accompanied by profanity. Looking to my right I realized I was in butt poking distance of the largest buffalo in the world! Too afraid to roll down the window (do they like to chew on shiny blonde hair?) we took a quick photo before Suzi began mobbin down the road at warp speed.
Leaving the park, we headed for Cody. I have to admit Suzi was quite excited to see this place and I still can't understand why. We ate lunch and set out on a mission to get Suzi a new cowboy hat. We met a nice little old lady who tried to force a child size hat on Suzi's noggin, then finally found a fabulous adornment at a nearby Western store. Hat in hand (or on head) we jumped in the car and headed out onto the open road once again. Turns out there is not so much to see in Wyoming, except that so much of the earth is really red. Very cool.
Thanks again dear readers, we are now in Gillette, not too far from our goal of Devils Tower and hope to have more excitement for you as we forge on to South Dakota. We have big plans to make it there and Mount Rushmore tomorrow...possible stop at Custer's Last Stand as well. Pretty sure if there is a way to cause a scene at any of those places...we are just the gals to do it!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Part Two Pics
In the early mornin rain...
Some Tetons...
Continental Divide, "Wha, Wha"
Old Faithful
Some Buffalo Poo...
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek
Big Ass Buffalo
Colored Muck
Giantess
A little wet...
A lot wet...
Suzi and Lisa Take a Road Trip, Part 2.
Days Theme Song: Everyday is a Winding Road - Sheryl Crow
Woke up at the butt crack of dawn...dinked around Jackson Hole and grabbed a coffee where we met a Romanian college boy. We were then off to Teton National Park, where we spotted our first Buffalo. Further down the pipe we made it to Yellowstone which we decided, "bit ass" due to stoopid people wearing hair nets.
Grumpy and a little sleepy we again ventured forth, ready to see more blah. Much to our excitement, we ran smack into a GRIZZLY BEAR! He was taking a nap due to recent de-hybernations. Some friendly travelers provided binoculars, so cool. I then gave Suzi a harsh reprimand for not bringing binoculars...she responded with the finger.
We then found our way to Old Faithful where the fun really began (Really, this is the good part!). We arrived just in time to see the old semi-faithful blow! We oohed and ahhhed for a time then moved on to the other many geysers. After taking a zillion pictures of steaming holes in the ground, we approached a calm little wooded area...well it was calm until Suzi uttered a mighty gasp...and Lisa (me) said Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck! (in front of a family with small children, but nevermind). We found ourselves within spitting distance of a large hairy buffalo and his brother. We seemed to be the only ones concerned, didn't anyone else receive the flyer with the man getting speared by the buffalo?!?!
We recovered and moved on to what looked like a little baby geyser. Seeing the many people watching we asked a man "Does this do something?" He told us it did something and was supposed to be neat. Well my friends, it started erupting almost immediately. We felt a sprinkle and decided it was quite refreshing. Ummmmm....that is until the sprinkle became an outright tsunami from the sky. Within moments we were completely drenched and screeching like banshees. Giggles ensued and soon became hysterics of laughter as we decided to tell people we fell into the hot tub (steaming hole in ground). We giggled all the way to the car, exclaiming to many on the way, that we "got geysered". This soon became something to repeat to local strangers.
Suzi at the navigation helm, we set out for Madison to get a room for the night. It soon became apparent that we might be like Gilligan lost on the island. As we tried to figure out where the hell we were, we happened upon our second GRIZZLY! He was not napping, but chomping on what we have determined to be a small animal. We were freezing at this point due to torrential downpour at the geyser, so we hopped in the car and set out to find shelter. Several hours later, (yes really, several hours) we happened upon Gardiner, Montana and exclaimed, "HEY WHAT HAPPENED TO WYOMING!".
So here we sit in the only available hotel within several hundred miles, still a little soggy and worn out. However, do not think that we did not turn this into an event as well, since we met a self proclaimed rising star in the form of our dinner waiter. His name is Greg Cushblablahah and he has apparently starred as several dead bodies on Grey's Anatomy and is soon to appear in the upcoming Jack Black film, named something we can't remember. We informed him that we were also famous and provided autographs for him to treasure.
Ok, road warriors, we are plotting our course for tomorrow and have high hopes of arriving in Devils Tower. Thanks for reading. Peace Out.
Woke up at the butt crack of dawn...dinked around Jackson Hole and grabbed a coffee where we met a Romanian college boy. We were then off to Teton National Park, where we spotted our first Buffalo. Further down the pipe we made it to Yellowstone which we decided, "bit ass" due to stoopid people wearing hair nets.
Grumpy and a little sleepy we again ventured forth, ready to see more blah. Much to our excitement, we ran smack into a GRIZZLY BEAR! He was taking a nap due to recent de-hybernations. Some friendly travelers provided binoculars, so cool. I then gave Suzi a harsh reprimand for not bringing binoculars...she responded with the finger.
We then found our way to Old Faithful where the fun really began (Really, this is the good part!). We arrived just in time to see the old semi-faithful blow! We oohed and ahhhed for a time then moved on to the other many geysers. After taking a zillion pictures of steaming holes in the ground, we approached a calm little wooded area...well it was calm until Suzi uttered a mighty gasp...and Lisa (me) said Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck! (in front of a family with small children, but nevermind). We found ourselves within spitting distance of a large hairy buffalo and his brother. We seemed to be the only ones concerned, didn't anyone else receive the flyer with the man getting speared by the buffalo?!?!
We recovered and moved on to what looked like a little baby geyser. Seeing the many people watching we asked a man "Does this do something?" He told us it did something and was supposed to be neat. Well my friends, it started erupting almost immediately. We felt a sprinkle and decided it was quite refreshing. Ummmmm....that is until the sprinkle became an outright tsunami from the sky. Within moments we were completely drenched and screeching like banshees. Giggles ensued and soon became hysterics of laughter as we decided to tell people we fell into the hot tub (steaming hole in ground). We giggled all the way to the car, exclaiming to many on the way, that we "got geysered". This soon became something to repeat to local strangers.
Suzi at the navigation helm, we set out for Madison to get a room for the night. It soon became apparent that we might be like Gilligan lost on the island. As we tried to figure out where the hell we were, we happened upon our second GRIZZLY! He was not napping, but chomping on what we have determined to be a small animal. We were freezing at this point due to torrential downpour at the geyser, so we hopped in the car and set out to find shelter. Several hours later, (yes really, several hours) we happened upon Gardiner, Montana and exclaimed, "HEY WHAT HAPPENED TO WYOMING!".
So here we sit in the only available hotel within several hundred miles, still a little soggy and worn out. However, do not think that we did not turn this into an event as well, since we met a self proclaimed rising star in the form of our dinner waiter. His name is Greg Cushblablahah and he has apparently starred as several dead bodies on Grey's Anatomy and is soon to appear in the upcoming Jack Black film, named something we can't remember. We informed him that we were also famous and provided autographs for him to treasure.
Ok, road warriors, we are plotting our course for tomorrow and have high hopes of arriving in Devils Tower. Thanks for reading. Peace Out.
Part One Pics
Welcome to Wyoming!
Tony says "Word"
Suzi says "My tongue is neat"
Pedis!
Mountains in Wilson
Heading into the hole
Mike D and Suzi P
Lisa and Eric
Driving!
Lisa and Jason
Lisa, Mitch, and Jaime
Party Peeps
Me and Billie Joe!
Sarah, Tom, Trisha, Michelle (aka dog)
Hey there's Suzi's feet
Rode hard, and put away wet...
Clark!
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