asy update

james · July 08, 2010, 08:38:26 AM

picked asy up on the eve of the 2nd left the airport after midnight and got them to the motel about 2:00 am went up to Butchart Gardens the 3rd , then wandered around Tacoma on the fourth , went and drove around the Olympic peninsula on the 5th and 6th, getting them back to the airport on the 6th about 7:30 pm flying up to AK. 8) 8) 8)
Great visit , just not enough time to do and see all we wanted :'( :'( :'(
james
ps. why is it I never remember to take pics of people?

Warbird · July 08, 2010, 10:14:58 AM

Sounds like you had a great visit! I imagine they are on their way to Denali National Park about now. Thanks for the reminder about the camera. We'll be sure to get some pictures once they make it here to Fairbanks.

Warbird · July 09, 2010, 09:32:29 PM

We'll be picking them up at the train station in a little bit!

sawguy21 · July 09, 2010, 10:44:01 PM

Let her know we would like to see them before they head east.

Texas Ranger · July 09, 2010, 10:55:44 PM

Warbird, let us future hosts know how much luggage they have, if I need a truck, or a semi!!!!!! 8)

beenthere · July 09, 2010, 11:35:50 PM

TR
Will they have picked up puddin stones by the time you see them?

;D

Radar67 · July 09, 2010, 11:47:42 PM

TR, when is she scheduled to be in your area? Anyone know when she is going to be in the Birmingham area?

Jeff · July 10, 2010, 12:00:13 AM

Her Itinerary is here:
http://larysa-usa-2010.blogspot.com/

Warbird · July 10, 2010, 01:50:08 AM

Quote from: Texas Ranger on July 09, 2010, 10:55:44 PM
Warbird, let us future hosts know how much luggage they have, if I need a truck, or a semi!!!!!! 8)

I've been sworn to secrecy. ;D

Edit: *cough* semi *cough*

asy · July 10, 2010, 02:14:01 AM

We're ALIVE!!!

We're having a GREAT time, no time to post, sorry!!!

We're up here in the biggest state, Alaska, with Warbird and his gorgeous wife, and their adorable puppy! We spent yesterday in Denali National park watching the wildlife, we saw Bears and Caribu, and Moose and even watched a Wolf chase a caribu, it was a great day!

We've seen some of LA, San Fran, been to Yosemite and spent a great few days with James in Washington State. He picked us up, and we drove up to Canada, to the Butchard Gardens went across the ferries, and then drove around the Olympic Peninsula, with a stay in Forks (didn't find any Vampires....). THANKS JIM! We had a fantastic time! And don't worry, I have photos

Please have a read of the blog, I haven't had a chance to update it in a few days, but, the first few days is there... I'll upload photos later, when I'm in hotels on hotel wifi!

Tomorrow we're going for a drive down to see some Glaciers, and spend the day with our new Alaskan Friends!!!

After this we're going to Lost Wages (Las Vegas) for a few days then on to annoy Tex, with our luggage (bring the semi)

Having a GREAT time!

asy :D

Warbird · July 10, 2010, 02:47:54 AM

I have to say that asy and her family are great people. We had a great time chatting this evening and are looking forward to driving the Denali Highway tomorrow. It's been so cool to finally meet someone from the FF. This place really is like a second family.

LIL · July 10, 2010, 02:54:12 AM

Hey there Asy,

I have just "followed" your blog. I am Emm-Jae *****
looking forward to seeing more entries. Sounds like you are all having a fantastic time.

Take care in your travels

LIL

SwampDonkey · July 10, 2010, 04:50:10 AM

Asy, French toast and a coating of icing sugar is the way restaurants seem to serve it. They never heard of maple syrup. :D :D :D No, that corn syrup disguised in carmal color is the worst kind of sugar (Fructose). :

Warbird · July 11, 2010, 04:09:14 AM

Welp... I dropped them off at the airport and they are onto the next stage of their journey. Sure was great to visit and drive them to parts of Alaska that most tourists don't get to see. It was a beautiful day spent with great friends. Sure hope the rest of the trip goes well for them.

Qweaver · July 11, 2010, 08:29:23 AM

Hi Aussie travelers, I could not find your itinerary. But if you get close to West Virginia please feel welcome to visit our cabin and sawmill location in Weston. It sounds like you are having a great time.
Quinton

Roxie · July 11, 2010, 08:59:47 AM

Isn't this exciting! 8)

sawdust · July 11, 2010, 11:58:41 AM

And the pictures? are where? ;D

sounds like an awesome adventure.
david

Warbird · July 11, 2010, 12:02:27 PM

Qweaver, their itinerary is the single blog post in March. sawdust, we took a ton of pictures but I want to let asy post those she chooses. I'll find a couple of us and post them shortly. The FF hat made the journey with us.

Magicman · July 11, 2010, 02:46:09 PM

Jeff's reply #7 above has the link to asy's blog.

asy · July 11, 2010, 03:37:23 PM

Hi Guys!!!

We're in Lost Wages (Las Vegas), couldn't get over the slot machines in the airport! you think you'd have better things to do there, you know, like catching planes!!!

There are no photos yet because a: Haven't had time, and b: haven't had cable internet. I've either been on limited net (very kindlyloaned to us by James) or at people's houses (and I wasn't going to upload 10GB of photos on Warbird's internet!!!)

But... Now that I'm at Excalibur_with_cable_internet_I've_paid_for... PHOTOS HERE WE COME!

We're just going downstairs to have lunch, coz it's 1pm and we've been flying since 1am and not eaten yet, so my computer mouse is starting to look good, but, this afternoon I'm going to log in to work and do some work, do my tax return (yay...not) and upload photos and do the blog...

Later guys, food now!

asy...

Jeff · July 11, 2010, 03:46:03 PM

Quoteand do the blog

Is that anything like doing the Macarena or the Funky Chicken?

asy · July 11, 2010, 05:35:24 PM

HAHAHAHA it's actually pretty DanG close to the funky chicken.

OK, I've been in LV 4 hours now and I've had enough, I can move on now...

The place is loud, smelly and yucky, and full of catatonic people pushing flashing buttons. If it wasn't so close to the Grand Canyon it wouldn't be worth visiting (for someone who doesn't drink or gamble)...

Oh well, I'm looking at it as Maintenance Time. I've got lots to do and the room is nice

Can't wait to get to Texas!

asy...

Warbird · July 11, 2010, 05:46:55 PM

Oh yeah, I should have warned you about the people on the street pushing yucky stuff. Just don't look at them and keep walking. We miss you guys. While we are thankful for the time we had getting to know you, I keep thinking, "Oh yeah! We coulda talked about this, or that, or shown them this other place!"

Looking forward to your blog updates and following the rest of this epic journey. Travel well and stay safe.

asy · July 11, 2010, 06:35:12 PM

Well, I can't believe we talked for over 12 hours in the car yesterday and there's still so much we could have talked about! It was fantastic.

Can't thank you guys enough for taking us driving, what a beautiful, remote, road that was! And the Glaciers were stunning.

I sure wish we'd had more time...

Give Craggy a hug, Steph misses him!

asy.