Monthly Archives: November 2007

odometer 2,012

Spending tonight in Twin Falls, Idaho. This morning, there was frost on the car windshields. Drove across Wyoming. The Snowy Range had a light dusting of snow, glistening in the early morning light. Went past the Green River and memories of … Continue reading

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odometer 1,547

Made it to Rawlins, Wyoming. It’s raining and about 35 degrees. I’m back in altitude, 6,755 feet. Nebraska was Nebraska. There were some trees along the Platte. Overall, I was thankful for CDs and audio books. The day was warm and … Continue reading

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odometer 1,077

Over one thousand miles from Charleston, about 40% of the way there. I’m in Kearney, Nebraska, headquarters for Cabela’s. Got stuck in Friday evening rush hour in St. Louis. Got stuck in Saturday morning football traffic this morning, the Missouri … Continue reading

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leaving West Virginia

With considerable sadness, I leave West Virginia. The best part of the state is the people. I have met some wonderful people here: honest, engaging, intelligent, and committed. People full of heart and integrity. The culture and history are unique … Continue reading

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odometer 53: homeless

The house is sold; the cash is in the checking account. The house is now empty (and clean). The supersize Allied van wasn’t quite full. The crew was very professional, friendly, energetic and got the job done; they closed the … Continue reading

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move route: 2,576

Basically, we take I-64 west to Kansas City, work our way north and hook up with I-80 around Lincoln, go on through Wyoming and then Salt Lake City. Go north for aways on I-84, wander through southeastern Oregon toward Bend…and … Continue reading

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sad

I feel sad. Possessions out of place. Relationships disrupted. A gray sky and a chilly morn’. The Fall is a time of new growth dying, the sunset of the summer. My house, that was my home, is torn apart. Things … Continue reading

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