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2009-05-21 thru 31: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 11:19 pm
by cruiserlarry
Well, it's been about 6 years, but I'm finally going to take a vacation !!!
My younger son just finished his freshman year at Carnegie Mellon University (He made the DEAN'S LIST - proud dad interuption

). He and his girlfriend are touring through the US via Amtrak, and my wife and I are meeting them in Denver on Friday. From there we will make our way to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks to check out some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Then back home for the summer...
I won't be wheeling on this trip (I won't even be taking the FJ

), but I will try to remember to take some pics to post up when I get back...and due to lack of internet in many areas, I may not be posting much over the next ten days...
So, hope everyone has a great Labor Day, and I'll keep in touch...
Oh, yeah, and did I mention:
MY SON MADE THE DEAN'S LIST AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY !!!
Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 11:58 pm
by miketino
Gratz to your son......and to you on your VACATION, but without the FJ???

Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 10:30 am
by BlueFJ
Good to hear about your vacation and your son! Good luck with the FJ withdrawal while your away!

Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 10:31 am
by gon2srf
Whooohoo Larry, sounds like it's going to be an unforgettable trip. Congrats to Doug on the Dean's List that is an awesome achievement. Have a great time!
Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 5:44 pm
by BorregoWrangler
Good for you and your boy, Larry! Wow, six years with no vacation? I don't thnk I could make it. Have fun!
Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 9:37 pm
by cruiserlarry
miketino wrote:Gratz to your son......and to you on your VACATION, but without the FJ???

BlueFJ wrote:Good to hear about your vacation and your son! Good luck with the FJ withdrawal while your away!

Thanks - Yeah, it's tough being away from the FJ, especially driving through Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park in Utah today. Wow, the red striated rock formations, beautiful blue sky, and the hot, breezy weather would have been perfect for a cruise in the FJ, but, alas, that will have to wait for another time...of course, getting 35 MPG helps to make up for the pain of separation

Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 10:22 am
by Voodoo Blue 57
There is nothing more special than a "Puffed Up” Dad or Mom. Congrats to you and you wife for raising a great boy!
Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 12:43 am
by cruiserlarry
Well it's been tough - no internet for the last 5 days !!!
But it is all worth it, 'cause I got to spent time seeing stuff like this:

- Grand Teton Mountain View from my cabin
- DSC02990.JPG (862.99 KiB) Viewed 3390 times

- Bison munching in Yellowstone
- DSC03038.JPG (865.41 KiB) Viewed 3388 times

- Deer having a snack by the trail
- DSC03095.JPG (868.66 KiB) Viewed 3386 times

- Tower Falls in upper Yellowstone
- DSC03113.JPG (875.96 KiB) Viewed 3386 times

- My son Doug and his girlfriend Julia riding the elusive Jackalope !!!
- DSC02949.JPG (857.34 KiB) Viewed 3384 times
Yeah, so far it's been a blast...(even without the FJ

)
Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 7:43 am
by BlueFJ
Nice Tetons!

Re: Finally taking a vacation !!!
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 10:48 pm
by cruiserlarry