BA and Chele hit the road!
They’re off to California by way of the Santa Fe Trail. What they are actually going to do is… well… I don’t really know. It was briefly explained to me but, see, I got left behind so I forgot what I was told, out of spite.
Ok, I wasn’t really left behind. It’s more like BA is the Spring 2011 artist-in-residence at San Diego State University and there was no room for me in the car . That is, there was no room after BA and Chele and all their stuff was packed in Roxy (BA’s Subaru). Those two came up with the fantastic idea to make BA’s trip out to California a joint effort to explore a contemporary interpretation of America’s westward expansion! NEAT! (BA and Chele describe it much better in the About section.)
So, I have established what is now known as basecamp:alpha (kidding) here in Madison, WI and it is from basecamp:alpha (still kidding) where blog administration and support occurs. (That last part I actually do.)
To the two of them I send good vibes for safe travel!
Please read the About section next. Thank you.
Mr. Ponder (and Jackie)
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adding my vibes to yours!
enjoy the ride and the many adventures! All good vibes to you!
Thanks Dawn. We’re having a fantastic trip and feeling all those good vibes!
Looking for those pics you were going to post. Hope all is going well.I keep track of weather……isn’t that surprising??
oxoxox
Remember to save your receipts and buy extra jerky.
Chele won’t eat the jerky, but Alfonso made us a quart of garlicky humus and a dozen boiled eggs, and of course we have bags of cookies. Definitely saving receipts–self employed this year.
I stand corrected on two accounts: my spelling of “hummus,” and the fact that I completely misjudged Chele–she bought a big chunk of ‘spicy’ jerky at a truck stop near the end of our trip. It was delicious!
I will sleep well tonight knowing that you’re safe, sound and having fun. Hopefully you’ve moved on to warmer climes. Loved the dramatic wind shot of Chele. I’ll check plants and pick up camera tomorrow….yes, I forgot!
love, ma oxoxoxxo
your paper whites are in bloom! John is doing good job of watering.
oxoxox
I’ll retract that last comment….she would be so impressed with your adventure and the journal entries , she wouldn’t even notice spelling.
oxoxox
I am impressed and jealous (except for the hard boiled eggs and garlicky hummus)….also send good vibes. I do have a yummy ranchy/garlicky/dill snack that Brooke and many others love. I’d be happy to send for a change of pace but would need an address! Thanks for including me and best of luck with your semester @ San Diego SU. Blessings to you in 2011….you’re off to a great start.
if this reaches my daughter, tell her to include me in the loop. made some wata enibe weds., might send you some if you’re tired of hummus..let me know where and how you guys are..love, pops
Chele!!! Excellent adventure. This is the first blog that I was actually interested enough in to read. Enjoy the wild west, both of you, and how it permeates your whole being. You might return home eating jerky afterall.
Sal
Chele, I do so envy your journey. Tomorrow I turn 68 and if the roads were clear, I would take off on a little refreshing journey myself. Most of my life was spent driving back roads in Oregon and Washington states. I have great visuals from the Olympic Peninsula!
I shall read your blog – and of course, your wonderful momma Bernie told me about it. Safe journey and try to expand your menu a bit!
~Pat
Day 15 (algebraically extrapolating that Feb. 10 was Day 15)
FYI, Chele and BA made it to Salton City and were spotted at the Yacht Club (ironic, as all of the yachts have either sunk or been dry-docked years ago).
It was mid-afternoon and Chele was appreciative of the not unusual plenitude of light and taking panoramic shots. BA arrived a bit later. Information and conversation were exchanged and they were off to their next destination before I had the chance to say, “Imbidiminibly!”
Wishing all the best to all for the duration. I plan to check-out future posts from the team.