Monthly Archives: October 2012

Up, Up, And Away

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Crosscountry07

The alarm woke us out a deep sleep at 4:00 AM.  It was the same routine as yesterday, leaving the house at 4:30, riding the bus to the park, finding hot coffee and donuts, and waiting for dawn.  With the … Continue reading →

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Too Windy To Fly

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Crosscountry07

The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta began in 1972 as the highlight of a local radio station’s 50th anniversary.  The manager asked the owner of the only hot air balloon in New Mexico if it could be used as a part of … Continue reading →

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The Cadillac Ranch and Other Oddities

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Crosscountry07

We almost missed the Cadillac Ranch as we left Amarillo.  It’s just a simple cow pasture, “patties and all” that attracts thousands of visitors. It was here that Casey and J.T., a young couple from Murfreesboro, TN, introduced me to the … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen The Movie “Cars”?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Crosscountry07

As we walked out of the Fairfield Inn (thank you Wendy) in Weatherford, OK, all thoughts of camping that night vanished as we donned our fleece and warm socks.  The weather had changed drastically.  Nevertheless, our spirits were not dampened, … Continue reading →

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