Whee! My first update from the road! I'm sitting in a hotel in Austin, TX. But how did we get here? Glad you asked!Friday was the bittersweet start to our journey to the coast. Indi and I ventured to Waffle House early for our final Tulsa meal. We were met by our two favorite waitresses … Continue reading Road Trip – Dallas and Austin
So that's it. Tomorrow is the big day.I feel like I've been running myself ragged the past few weeks. Tuesday was our goodbye brunch at Nana and Papa's. Wednesday and Thursday was full of errands and tonight Mom fixed pork chops for Indi and I. I love me some home cooked pork chops.Saying goodbye to … Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Part III
I guess I forgot to include this earlier:Brad and I have entered into a mutual burger celibacy agreement. We are not going to eat any burgers at all until we get to In n Out burger in California.I got a burger at Wendy's today out of habit, took a bite, and suddenly went pale. Oh … Continue reading Burger Hiatus
It's Tuesday. Back in our AT&T Days (it still feels weird to refer to AT&T as past tense) Tuesday was the inevitable day of damage and destruction. If something was to go wrong, it would've been on a Tuesday. This curse appears to be broken, thankfully.We've said goodbye to a few more folks. Saturday, of … Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Part II
Wow, what a fantastic time.Last night we had our going away party for family and friends. The VFW at 6th and Peoria served as a perfect venue for the Baron to play and our friends to gather and enjoy themselves. The drinks were strong (I can personally attest to this) and the times were merry.We … Continue reading Going Away Party
I highly recommend the book "Vagabonding" by Rolf Potts - it reads more like a philosophical dissertation on the joys of travel than a "travel guide," as it is billed, but it is an enjoyable and smooth read. There were so many moments that gave me pause, so many phrases and thoughts that had come … Continue reading "Vagabonding" – Rolf Potts
I've been trying to think of things I'll miss aside from the obvious creature comforts. There isn't a ton of stuff that is uniquely American about our culture; we've cobbled so much together from our rich history of immigration. However, I think the traditional American Diner is a unique construct here. And on top of … Continue reading Things I’ll Miss: Waffle House
I've signed up for Skype and am now pretty comfortable using it. If you don't have it, you should get it if you're interesting. It's an instant messaging program that I'll be using when we travel for chat and voice communication. If you're signed in when I am, no matter where I am, I can … Continue reading Skype
This weekend Indi and I ventured north to Pawhuska, the town my Dad grew up in and where he and his side of the family currently resides. I hadn't been in awhile.The road up there was beautiful and wonderful as always. I can nearly drive it with my eyes closed, I've done it so many … Continue reading Pawhuska Visit
Wednesday was the first in what will be many goodbyes to friends and family. I went to the AT&T Call Center I worked at for so long for a farewell tour.It lasted quite a bit longer than I had anticipated. So many people were interested in where I was going and what I was doing. … Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Part I
Rhys' Pieces 