from Kelsey....
Today was by far the best day of our trip for me. We went to Six Flags!! The very first ride we went on was Superman and it was awesome! It had a huge drop and just had a really good track. My mom encountered a problem though, because when she was already sitting down in the roller coaster car seat, all buckled and all, they came around to check her seatbelt and would not let her ride because of her waist pack. She was very upset by this and the same thing happened to Regan when she was about to go on a flume ride in a bikini and they told her 2 seconds before boarding that she needed a top and bottoms on. We were so surprised and happy to learn that we just happened to go to Six Flags the day that Katherine McPhee was performing there for free! Regan and I were psyched about it the whole day and couldn’t wait. There is a rollercoaster that passes over the stage Katherine performed on, and a few hours before the show, Regan and I were on the rollercoaster, and Katherine waved to us!!!! We were very excited by that.
Later on, when we were on our way to the concert, we passed a candy shop which had a sign saying that if you bought 2 bags of starbursts, you get a VIP pass to the concert. Of course, my mom being the greatest that she is (major brownie points here), bought Regan and me each 2 bags so we each received a VIP pass. We sat three rows from the stage! It was a great surprise when we learned that the all-girl band Everlife was performing too! We got some awesome pictures. After the show, Katherine was signing autographs, and we waited what seemed like forever, but I got her autograph and got a picture with her too!! We headed back to the RV Park after an amazing day. Cindy made her specialty, mac and cheese, for dinner. Regan and I finished watching our DVD and then we had to go outside by the fire and do our blogs. Of course, my dad cracked many of his jokes and had Cindy laughing so hard, you don’t even want to know what happened. Basically, in the end, she was saying “I can’t breathe!” We had many laughs tonight and I’m sure there will be plenty more to come on this trip.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
And there was excitement!
From Kerry...
Today we went to the 6 Flags while Chris went to meetings. I went on every available roller coaster with Regan and Riley and Kelsey. We got there around 11:30 am and left at about 8:30. Kelsey and Regan went to a concert where Everlife and Katherine McPhee sung and Regan and Kelsey got there autographs.
Today we went to the 6 Flags while Chris went to meetings. I went on every available roller coaster with Regan and Riley and Kelsey. We got there around 11:30 am and left at about 8:30. Kelsey and Regan went to a concert where Everlife and Katherine McPhee sung and Regan and Kelsey got there autographs.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Can she contain the excitement!?!
Riley finally found the place that he belongs....
Eating lunch at the Crakcer Barrell in Manassas....
from Regan...
Today we were traveling to Maryland. The kids had a card marathon. It was not that long of a drive. We stopped at Cracker Barrel for lunch. Once we got there we took showers and washed up. After that we went to Wal-Mart. Then we just hung out. Then we brushed our teeth and went to bed.
Today we were traveling to Maryland. The kids had a card marathon. It was not that long of a drive. We stopped at Cracker Barrel for lunch. Once we got there we took showers and washed up. After that we went to Wal-Mart. Then we just hung out. Then we brushed our teeth and went to bed.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Fun at Luray
At the garden maze - Which way do we go?
The crew inside the Caverns...
from Kelsey...
Today we went to Luray Caverns. I wasn’t too thrilled because it didn’t sound that fun, but it turns out that I found it pretty cool. There was this “pool” of water where it was an exact reflection of the stalactites on the ceiling of the cavern. This makes it look really cool. I also liked how some of the formations of rocks looked like an object. For example, there was one formation that looked like a liberty bell, one that looked like Snoopy’s doghouse, one that looked like a snake, and one that looked like an ice cream cone. We learned about how the cavern was discovered. We also learned about how they found a teenage Indian girl body of bones in the stone. There were lots of things we learned about on the tour that interested me.
Next, we did the Garden Maze. It was pretty entertaining to watch my mom and dad try to find their way! You had to find 4 goals throughout the maze, and then find the finish. The kids raced each other, and Riley finished first. Regan and I were on a team and finished together.
After that, we went to the Antique Cars and Carriages Museum. My dad really liked this and went through it very slowly (as usual) but I was the first done and probably made record time going through there! While we waited for my parents to finish, Cindy, Lindsay, Regan and I went to get Dip N’ Dots and got a “game plan” (as Cindy calls it) for the night. Of course, when my dad FINALLY came out of the museum, he wanted to take a “scenic drive” through the town which we all quickly vetoed.
Shortly following that, we headed back to the RV Park. As soon as we got there, all kids (except Lindsay) went to the camp’s water park. We bought wristbands for each of us four, but the water slide was pretty lame so we didn’t go on it for long. But, we didn’t waste our money because later that afternoon, we all went mini-golfing and paddle-boating which were included with the wristband. We had dinner and then everyone played a game of our favorite and classic card game, Shaft.
Afterwards, Cindy, Regan, Lindsay, (somewhat Chris), and I watched a chick flick (“Music and Lyrics” and it was very good; we recommend it!) on Cindy’s laptop from the comfort of our air conditioned cabin. Then it was lights out, but Regan and I shared a double bed in the cabin, and the fun didn’t end for us! We each had the giggles and had so, so, so much fun staying up chatting and laughing for about an hour or two!
Today we went to Luray Caverns. I wasn’t too thrilled because it didn’t sound that fun, but it turns out that I found it pretty cool. There was this “pool” of water where it was an exact reflection of the stalactites on the ceiling of the cavern. This makes it look really cool. I also liked how some of the formations of rocks looked like an object. For example, there was one formation that looked like a liberty bell, one that looked like Snoopy’s doghouse, one that looked like a snake, and one that looked like an ice cream cone. We learned about how the cavern was discovered. We also learned about how they found a teenage Indian girl body of bones in the stone. There were lots of things we learned about on the tour that interested me.
Next, we did the Garden Maze. It was pretty entertaining to watch my mom and dad try to find their way! You had to find 4 goals throughout the maze, and then find the finish. The kids raced each other, and Riley finished first. Regan and I were on a team and finished together.
After that, we went to the Antique Cars and Carriages Museum. My dad really liked this and went through it very slowly (as usual) but I was the first done and probably made record time going through there! While we waited for my parents to finish, Cindy, Lindsay, Regan and I went to get Dip N’ Dots and got a “game plan” (as Cindy calls it) for the night. Of course, when my dad FINALLY came out of the museum, he wanted to take a “scenic drive” through the town which we all quickly vetoed.
Shortly following that, we headed back to the RV Park. As soon as we got there, all kids (except Lindsay) went to the camp’s water park. We bought wristbands for each of us four, but the water slide was pretty lame so we didn’t go on it for long. But, we didn’t waste our money because later that afternoon, we all went mini-golfing and paddle-boating which were included with the wristband. We had dinner and then everyone played a game of our favorite and classic card game, Shaft.
Afterwards, Cindy, Regan, Lindsay, (somewhat Chris), and I watched a chick flick (“Music and Lyrics” and it was very good; we recommend it!) on Cindy’s laptop from the comfort of our air conditioned cabin. Then it was lights out, but Regan and I shared a double bed in the cabin, and the fun didn’t end for us! We each had the giggles and had so, so, so much fun staying up chatting and laughing for about an hour or two!
On the Road Again
A candid photo of all the fun and excitement that the kids are having...
Chris and Cindy in front of the Natural Bridge
(This is from Monday)
Today, we had a huge travel day – 380 miles to get to Luray, VA. We started out the travel day by Tim reminding us that (for the 37th time) that the state troopers sit by the state borders and then replotting our course for the 39th time. He is thorough – we’ll give him that. Deb said she wasn’t feeling well – we knew that was true when we were able to pass by the 5th McDonald’s and she didn’t even turn the car around for an ice coffee.
As a travel break, we stopped at the Natural Bridge in Virginia. For those that haven’t been there, it is a very large arch that was formed by creek erosion that is big enough to drive a car across. George Washington carved his initials there in 1750. It is a picturesque setting with a meandering brook, waterfalls, and a replica of an Indian village. I tried to get the Park Rangers to sing Happy Birthday to Chris but they said they didn’t wear party hats in the 1700’s. BTW -Virginia is not for lovers – it is for hokey southern tourist attractions. When you purchase your Natural Bridge tickets, you are given add-on attractions like the Haunted House/Dinosaur Park, Wax Museum, etc. This would be like going to Pennekamp and buying an add-on ticket to see the seven headed crocodile. We arrived in Luray in pouring rain.
I got my first experience driving the RV as yesterday was the first day that I wasn’t living in a drug induced stupor. Leo, wow you should have told me about this before It wasn’t too bad and the refrigerator only flew open once while I was driving. I thought I was taking my turn on a nice easy stretch of I-81. Unfortunately an accident closed I-81 so some fast thinking took us on a tour of the back roads of Virginia. So now I am an RV pro.
We arrived in Luray in pouring rain (the first of the trip). I was able to convince Chris to upgrade our tent site to a camping cabin so we wouldn’t have to set up our tent in the rain. Much to my chagrin by the time we made it out to the camp site the rain had pretty much stopped but at that point Chris was not going to pry the cabin key from the death clutch I had on it. So we spent a glorious evening in AC, roof over our head comfort… Life is good….
Except for Deb – who now thinks she has strep throat – I’ll start looking in the yellow pages for a nearby walk-in clinic…
Today, we had a huge travel day – 380 miles to get to Luray, VA. We started out the travel day by Tim reminding us that (for the 37th time) that the state troopers sit by the state borders and then replotting our course for the 39th time. He is thorough – we’ll give him that. Deb said she wasn’t feeling well – we knew that was true when we were able to pass by the 5th McDonald’s and she didn’t even turn the car around for an ice coffee.
As a travel break, we stopped at the Natural Bridge in Virginia. For those that haven’t been there, it is a very large arch that was formed by creek erosion that is big enough to drive a car across. George Washington carved his initials there in 1750. It is a picturesque setting with a meandering brook, waterfalls, and a replica of an Indian village. I tried to get the Park Rangers to sing Happy Birthday to Chris but they said they didn’t wear party hats in the 1700’s. BTW -Virginia is not for lovers – it is for hokey southern tourist attractions. When you purchase your Natural Bridge tickets, you are given add-on attractions like the Haunted House/Dinosaur Park, Wax Museum, etc. This would be like going to Pennekamp and buying an add-on ticket to see the seven headed crocodile. We arrived in Luray in pouring rain.
I got my first experience driving the RV as yesterday was the first day that I wasn’t living in a drug induced stupor. Leo, wow you should have told me about this before It wasn’t too bad and the refrigerator only flew open once while I was driving. I thought I was taking my turn on a nice easy stretch of I-81. Unfortunately an accident closed I-81 so some fast thinking took us on a tour of the back roads of Virginia. So now I am an RV pro.
We arrived in Luray in pouring rain (the first of the trip). I was able to convince Chris to upgrade our tent site to a camping cabin so we wouldn’t have to set up our tent in the rain. Much to my chagrin by the time we made it out to the camp site the rain had pretty much stopped but at that point Chris was not going to pry the cabin key from the death clutch I had on it. So we spent a glorious evening in AC, roof over our head comfort… Life is good….
Except for Deb – who now thinks she has strep throat – I’ll start looking in the yellow pages for a nearby walk-in clinic…
Group Photo in Asheville (taken Sunday)
Group photo from Asheville. Our campground was at the top of a mountain with a scenic view. It was really lovely.
Dottie and John joined us for Chris' birthday eve dinner...
White Water Rafting and Bavarian Fare
The Ladies Love Their Brauts
One of Several Bullman sightings...
The crew poses before heading down the river. Love the hats!
Riverwalking on SaturdayFrom Cindy about Sunday...
Lindsay and I stayed at the campsite. She had been vomiting and had a fever for three days. BTW - vomit is always better at 55mph in the back of an RV. Her fever and vomiting weren’t getting any better so we went to the Weaverville Sisters of Mercy Walk-In Clinic. And yep, she was diagnosed with an ear infection and possibly strep. This trip keeps getting better and better... We have to rename it Walkin Clinic Tour 2007.
They didn’t culture her throat since they were already going to put her on antibiotics. At CVS, they greeted me by name and asked me if I would like to wait in the VIP lounge since I am now a Platinum member after having spent over $300 in prescriptions at CVS in the last week. We hung around the campsite and played with dinosaurs on Lindsay’s dinosaur rock and we slept a lot. When everyone came back from the white water rafting, Dottie took us down to her house where we got to see the improvements that she made. Chris, for his birthday dinner, selected to eat at the Bavarian Inn place that Deb and I found the day before. We had a glorious meal even the kids licked their plates clean – kind of embarrassing but it reminded us of our Dinho and Quasi.
Thank you to everyone for all their well wishes through my ordeal. Today, I was about 80% and making upwards progress.
Blog Entry from Riley - We went white water rafting while the girls were home. The rapids were very very cool. By the end of the trip I was exhausted of paddling. All the rapids were named like The Pillow, Rollercoaster, and the Slide. Regan and Kelsey screamed A LOT! I think every one loved it. The tour guides were awesome. The one kept on doing jokes all the time. That pretty much sums it up.
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