Jefferson
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Jefferson, Texas
... an astounding variety of hobby goodies for such a small town. Unlike what I'd read, I wasn't really impressed with the Jefferson General Store: it felt a lot like Cracker Barrel, I couldn't find any boys' t-shirts, and no one even acknowledged ...
Down by the levee
... in 1993, with more flooding in 1995. Congress has authorized funds for construction of Left Bank and Right Bank levees by the US Army Corp of Engineers within three years. Jefferson City, Missouri Population 39,079 Elevation 702 Central time ...
Preparing To Depart
As of today I have four full days left in the United States. To say the least I am ready to go mentally and excited for my journey to start, however, I have barley started packing. It hasn't really hit me yet that I'm going to be ...
Almost Lost
It was another foggy, wet, miserable day. After passing through Jefferson Park I came to the summit of this mountain where the trail leads off into snow. It was so foggy I couldn't see where the trail went so I decided to follow someone else's foot ...
Getting Ready
Hello to everyone! I am one week away from departing to Guatemala. I am excited and nervous! I am taking care of final details this week like setting up a travel blog and preparing for my new adventure. I hope you can easily ...
Nervous Anticipation
Tomorrow is the big day! I fly out of Des Moines at 6am through Atlanta to Guatemala City. Once arriving in Guatemala City I must travel about 4 hours to my destination. I am nervous and anxious waiting to see what is in store for ...
Jefferson
LOCATION: Community Concert: State Street, by the courthouse—on the "square" |6:30pm | No Admission (From 4 way stop of Hwy 30 & 4—go south to State Street. Turn east and go 2 blocks) ...
Roller Coaster Ride
... from the southeast. We were still feeling good and strong and rode the last twenty five miles to our destination in Jefferson City. All in all, a tough ride but the change in scenery and terrain was quite satisfying. Tomorrow on to Chesterfield where my ...
On the Road- Jefferson to Pensacola Beach
... those two clowns at Marshall's house- loaded all our stuff into Chase's truck, filled up with gas and coffee, and departed Jefferson sometime just after 2 AM. Chase drove and I co-piloted. Our intentions were for Marshall and Jason to stay ...
Do a Painting and Prepare for Mt. Washington
... change in weather from the base to the top with many sudden storms coming in. I finished my painting and headed for Jefferson Notch Road. I found a stream by the road where I could get cleaned up and then passed Jefferson Notch to go to the ...
First Three Nights
River Travel requires new vocabulary and new and different maps as you might imagine. Mile Marker 141.6 is exactly 3 miles from where we launched the boat on Saturday and it's 141.6 miles to the Mississippi River. After 12 hours of packing, hauling ...
Big Bang in Jeff City!
We forgot to take any pictures but we had some great fireworks. I purchased the more expensive aerials this year and they were our last 6 explosions and they were pretty impressive. There were others shooting there stuff off all around us so ...
Less Than Two Days
Alright guys, Because I have lack of patience I am starting this earlier than I should. Under 48 hours I will be on a plane heading to India sitting next to my mom and her friend. Awesome I know. I have completely drowned myself back into ...
Most Haunted Town in TX
... ; After what happened the night before in Shreveport, I was totally happy to leave that city and make our way to Jefferson, TX. Jefferson is a pretty nice and quaint western town. It's pretty old and still maintains that old western ...
Full Timing is great
We left Saint Clair, Mi. on Sunday June 21, 2009 at 7:30 am followed by Sandy & Jimmy, we stopped for gas outside of Toledo,Oh. at exit 1B on I-280. The Flying J gas price was $ 2.49 a gal.. After driving 277 miles we arrived at Kenisee Thousand ...
Almost ready
Well today was my last drill day for the next 11-12 months, so that is nice!The caterers at Fort Harrison had Prime Rib for lunch. It was actually really good. So that was nice too.I said good bye to my staff and presented an award to one ...
Day 5 - Destroyer of Dreams and Aspirations
... beckon along the way; a pleasant change from the endless flatness of New Mexico and Western Texas. Tonight’s destination is Jefferson, close to the Louisiana border. The (increasingly more useless) camp guide lists a free place to stay a few miles ...
Presentation Day
Sleep well and got up on time. Amy picked me up and we had a great cup of coffee at Dunn Bros. Coffee. Arrived at DOC IT headquarters and met the group. Very nice staff. Had time to prepare for presentation and relax. Also met with Don Lloyd, the CIO ...
Empty house!
The packers and movers were here over the last few days. The house in now empty, but we have 3 more days before we start our trip. We are camping out in the house and sleeping on the floor. The carpet cleaners come tomorrow to clean the ...
Launch day
... most just put you into a cross current right away and there is no time for corrections. The ramp under the Bridge at Jefferson City offered the most protection but the water was high enough to just flow over the protective dam. A sailboat is different ...
Up Before Dawn To Start The Trip
I was up at 2 AM to begin my trip to Kansas City to catch my flight to Houston. Yes, I know, I should have spent the money and rented a hotel in KC. Oh well, live and learn. The flight to Houston was uneventful. Caught our flight ...
Best Little BBQ in Town
Drove into Jefferson Tx. The place IS a booming touristy town! Jefferson has streets full of antiques stores, gift shops, restaurants, a wonderful locally made jam/jelly outlet and all kinds of nostaglic items. We stopped at Joe;s Riverboat ...
Marrage... mmm Fantastic.
During another outing I had with Robert at the Upper Arlington Café, we were met up with one of our friends. He had informed us that he had finally found his life mate and will be getting married next year. What absolutely wonderful ...
1 day and a wake up left
Today Little Joe came over and helped us haul the fridge and washer and dryer to the Runchels. He also took some cabinets that we hadn't been able to sell or take with us so we are down to just a few things left in the house and a lot of cleaning still ...
Kansas State Capitol
... being renovated so there was a crane, scaffolding and lots of construction fences and other barriers making it impossible to get a good picture. After touring the capitol I drove to Jefferson City, Missouri where I'll tour another state capitol ...
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