Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Connect with Me Video
I just got back this week from the ASAE meeting in Toronto and this video was launched. I just love it, so I'm popping it up here. I had the opportunity to audition for this video, but didn't do it! It was just too busy of a summer. I'm not sad, though, because I love the video!
Sunday, August 09, 2009
My trek across the country
Next year I want to take two weeks to traverse the United States. One-way. I want to travel from Washington DC to Portland, Oregon, using the northern trail. The ultimate goal is to see that part of our great land up close and personal, but not to take too much time in the boring parts. I'm hoping to take along some buddies, five and seven years old, so the last thing I would want to hear is "This is annoying and boring!"
Firstly, I need to look at a map so I know which states I need/want to cross! So I know that there are these states in the upper part of America: Idaho, Iowa, Wyoming, North and South Dakota. Which do I cross? What order are they in? Am I missing any? (I know that Wisconsin is next to Illinois, so that one's covered.)
Secondly, how shall I travel? Planes, trains and automobiles! Since I know the road from here to Chicago, having taken that route several times in my lifetime, I am happy to fly to Chi-town. This year I discovered the beauty of Ohio, so that's been relatively well covered, as well! Really! It's so cool in Ohio!!! Check out Chillicothe and the Mound builders.
So... looking at a map. Ummm, that one doesn't help me at all, there are no names on it!!! I think I'm missing a state or two. Sheesh. I really don't know US geography at all. Ah, that's better!
Yeeks. I was missing two states that start with an M: Minnesota and Montana! I can't believe I forgot Montana! Its capitol is my namesake! Helena! So. I want/need to cross Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho (I thought it was further East...) to get to Oregon!
How shall I travel? I will fly to Chicago, slashing off at least a day of driving. That's all I know so far. Now I need to start researching the states to see where I want to stop, what I should see and do I know anyone out there?
I welcome comments! Help me help myself!
Firstly, I need to look at a map so I know which states I need/want to cross! So I know that there are these states in the upper part of America: Idaho, Iowa, Wyoming, North and South Dakota. Which do I cross? What order are they in? Am I missing any? (I know that Wisconsin is next to Illinois, so that one's covered.)
Secondly, how shall I travel? Planes, trains and automobiles! Since I know the road from here to Chicago, having taken that route several times in my lifetime, I am happy to fly to Chi-town. This year I discovered the beauty of Ohio, so that's been relatively well covered, as well! Really! It's so cool in Ohio!!! Check out Chillicothe and the Mound builders.
So... looking at a map. Ummm, that one doesn't help me at all, there are no names on it!!! I think I'm missing a state or two. Sheesh. I really don't know US geography at all. Ah, that's better!
Yeeks. I was missing two states that start with an M: Minnesota and Montana! I can't believe I forgot Montana! Its capitol is my namesake! Helena! So. I want/need to cross Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho (I thought it was further East...) to get to Oregon!
How shall I travel? I will fly to Chicago, slashing off at least a day of driving. That's all I know so far. Now I need to start researching the states to see where I want to stop, what I should see and do I know anyone out there?
I welcome comments! Help me help myself!
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