We're officially in The Middle of Nowhere Arkansas. Memphis was a huge bust, a horrible area, nothing like we expected. We haven't eaten since the Waffle House this morning, Nick lost the camera and the only exercise I've gotten has been squatting over truck-stop toilets. Awesome. We did see the Mississippi, though. It's huge.
Nick here, so I did lose the camera somehow, I know I suck. We are in Wheatley Arkansas at a Super 8. I dont know if you could even call this a town but if it is its probably the worst excuse for one that I have ever seen. All there is is a trucker bar/restaurant/ gas station with slot machine things, a slurpee machine a microwave and some novelties. Like Janie said Memphis didnt go well. We found Graceland but it was in the middle of the ghetto, reminded me of my days at Temple. So we moved on and found this little diamond in the rough. Actually its more like the middle of no where. The only cool part about Arkansas is the open spaces. Well were off to bed, update tomorow.
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Oh no... us bloggers can't be left in the dark. I think I speak for everyone by saying the pictures are wonderful and must continue. Some of us(wink-wink)are even living a little through your adventures and check the blog many times daily. Chances are wallmart set up real estate somewhere in the middle of nowhere Arkansas right? Get a cheapo digital and put it behind you- at least it wasn't a wallet or purse. Just remember your bad day is still 10xs better than most of us had today! Grab a slurpee, stay away from the slot machine and keep the adventure going.
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Brody left a note for the toothfairy and asked what he/she's name was. The writing this morning was so tiny we needed a magnifing glass to make it out......"its a secret" was all the fairy said. I think he's part shark they are falling out so quickly. Aubrey gave Brody some sisterly advice about asking more specific questions for the next lost tooth. She also said her friend actually saw a fairy at her house. Apparantly they are very, very small and they flash. Miranda is working hard again tonight and I'm packing up my luggage for my fishing trip to Canada. I don't think my pile for one would have fit in the Prius. You two are lean and mean campers (even lighter now- right Nick). Take care and be safe! Dad
Losing the camera could have happen to anyone. If that's the worse thing that happens on this trip, consider yourselves lucky. You can probably pickup a reasonably priced digital camera at a Walmart. Hope you have a better day tomorrow. Love you both. Gram
ReplyDeleteHome from work early. Crazy huh! Dad still in the garage "packing" :)
ReplyDeleteOn our family vacations Troy often loses his wallet (even on our honeymoon), and I got the privelage of digging through a trash can at a crappy hotel by Knobels last year because I threw out our car keys and the AAA card was locked in the car. Losing something is kind of a given on every trip. At least you got it out of the way early and it won't ruin the whole trip. Nick, isn't your birthday coming up? A digital camera sure would make a nice early birthday present or even a good souveniere! Miss you and love you guys. Keep the blogs coming! (yeah, Dad caught me...I'm one of those that checks a couple times a day too! :) )
P.S. If you guys decide to do video cam confessionals tonight Janie might want to censor hers! lol
ReplyDeleteI want to see a picture of your feet standing in four states simultaniously. That is if of course if you are plannin to visit four corners. Your trip is bringing back memories of our trip to the great southwest, home of the Navajo, Hopi, Uti, Apache, and Zuni tribes. What a beautiful area of the country. Take time to enjoy and see as much as you can.
ReplyDeletecomment from Brody: "Nick you don't suck; accidents happen. I love the turtle picture"
ReplyDeleteComment from Aubrey; "P.S. Nick is not a slayer. Why would that wolf be in a store and how would they make it into a hat? Call back"
to Bro: thanks man, i knew you'd be on my side.
ReplyDeleteto Aub: i cut it's head off.
Well the good news is the you are in the great American plains and what you see is pretty much it. Wheat and cattle! So if you were to lose a camera now would have been the leg of the tripto do so. So great planning NIck!!! Grab one before you hit the Rockies in Co. I have to agree with you on Graceland/Memphis. It's really ashame. If I may give you advice detour to Yosemite!! It's well worth the detour and you won't regret seeing it and it's still on the way to SF. Kinda:) Be safe remember to laugh at each others mistakes;) and have fun. Love ya both!
ReplyDeleteHey I think that we may spend some time with you guys if you wouldnt mind having us. love ya
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ReplyDeleteLet's see if I can recap your travels...
On our travels through Shanandoah National Park we had some tailgators who were fast buggers and we ran into some bugs and a turtle. While there, Nick slayed a wolf. I just have one question... if Pastor Dwyane Swallows, what's with the toilet?
LOLOLOLL!!!
I love you both and now that I can access the blog, I'll be checking numerous times a day!
OX Mom (Darlene)
Our house is always open to you whenever you want! We would LOVE to have y'all here. You guys can lounge by the pool and live the Cali dream. LOL I'll even serve you slushy girly drinks. LOL (nonalcoholic of course).
ReplyDeleteHi Nick and Janie!!!! Hope you guys are having funnnn!!!!! take lots of pictures so you can show me all the awesome stuff you'ver seeen :)
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