Archive for 2012
Day 3: Pushing Through
In daylight we got to fully check out our hotel which was very nice. It’s too bad we weren’t going to be staying there longer. We headed out to Denny’s and this time I opted for a healthier breakfast; egg whites, spinach, fruit and an english muffin. We decided at breakfast to drive as far…
Read MoreDay 2: Corn, Crosses and the Arch
We got a late start again but was optimistic about the day. The truck was handling much better. I started off the driving and later in the morning Craig and I swapped. We finally made it to Indiana and trying to make as good of time as possible. Indiana greeted us with a massive metal…
Read MoreDay 1: Pennsylvania and Death Defying Feats.
Alarms went off at 4am. We had to be in Danbury at 5am to load up the kitties and head over to Denny’s for breakfast. After a late start we hit the road at 7am. New York went by quick. Craig and I were the follow car; reporting back about any swaying issues with the…
Read MoreRoad Trip Eve
I knew the day before would be crazy, and gratefully I was able to wind down at work without project craziness. I probably should have been suspicious at that point. Craig picked me up at work, we headed to Stop & Shop for some last minute travel items. Back home for pizza with my in-laws.…
Read MoreOn The Road Again
Well it’s that time again, not exactly our plan but we’re going along for the ride. My Mom is relocating from Connecticut to Arizona. I admire her for deciding to move across the country to an area that has always intrigued her. Politics with standing I hope she has a wonderful new life in Arizona.…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day, originally uploaded by criana. Happy Father’s Day Dad. I miss you greatly. I know you’d be amazed at how technology has advanced. SpaceX and Virgin Galactic would make you so happy. MAKE magazine would be in our house and the advent of arduino kits would make you giddy. Love you.
Read MoreA real-life Robinson Crusoe
Incredibly cool. I could certainly go for his life path. A real-life Robinson Crusoe: 86-year-old Brendon Grimshaw has lived alone on a tiny island in the Seychelles since 1962. He bought it for £8000 and has spent those years introducing trees and 120 giant tortoises back to the island. (via ?interesting-links) Tags: video …
Read MoreMaking pancakes for brunch
Making pancakes for brunch, originally uploaded by criana. We ran out of pancake mix and from bed, I searched on my iPad for “pancake mix from scratch” and came back with this recipe. I made it this morning and Craig said they were some of the best pancakes he’s had. Love the internet.
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