Hello Friends and Family, this is Brent...
...and this is my family...
...and welcome to my FROG!
Being someone generally against the use daily use of things like cell phones, Facebook, Ebay, Myspace, and yes, BLOG's, it was difficult for me to admit that I wanted to chronicle our family vacation in an online format. So to appease only me, welcome to my FROG.
F.R.O.G. - Family Roadtrip Online Grind
Now, if anyone asks, I can say that I am not a Blogger! I am a Frogger! (whatever)
I have decided to publish in this forum our itinerary for your perusal, despite my paranoia that once published online, the government will track our movements and search our home for weaponry. Luckily, Jody (former student and trusted house sitter), Max (dog lacking intelligence), and Gizmo (new attack kitten) will ward off any government invasion of our Colville residence. In addition, it is doubtful that government satellite tracking systems are specifically tuned into silver mini-vans hauling a 1985 pop-up trailer with a Big-Mac strapped to the roof.
Yes, before we even embark, visions of Chevy Chase's Vacation fill our minds of dogs being tied to the bumper and relatives tied to the roof. I am sure that our trip will have its own form of comic releif and that is why I will keep you all in the loop via the FROG. (I will remember to back out of the garage before attaching the luggage to the roof.)
THE ITINERARY
Friday, July 3rd
- Depart Colville and Arrive in Helena, Montana
- Stay at Uncle Punk and Aunt Ag's, enjoy fireworks and family
Sunday, July 5th
- Depart Helena and Arrive at Sheridan, Wyoming
- Visit ghost town en route
- Stay at KOA Campground
Monday, July 6th
- Depart Sheridan and Arrive at Custer, South Dakota
- Camp two nights at Beaver Lake Campground
- Visit Mt. Rushmore, waterslide, and more
Wednesday, July 8th
- Depart Custer and Arrive at Milford, Iowa
- Visit Bear Country and Badlands en route
- Camp at Gull Point State Park
Thursday, July 9th
- Depart Milford and Arrive at Morrison, Illinois
- A week in Morrison, Illinois will include a fish fry, birthday party for Grandma Sissy, camping by the lake, and enjoying family
Thursday, July 16th
- Depart Morrison and Arrive at Pawnee State Park, Nebraska
- Camp by a lake
Friday, July 17th
- Depart Nebraska and Arrive at Fort Laramie, Wyoming
- Stay with Uncle Kent and Aunt Alice and enjoy family
Sunday, July 19th
- Depart Fort Laramie and Arrive at Yellowstone National Park
- Stay at the Great Village Campground and see the sights of Yellowstone
Tuesday, July 21st
- Depart Yellowstone and head for home
- Might do a hotel stay this night, or possibly make the long haul (depending on mental state)
I will be back in touch once we get on the road. Talk to you in about a week.
Signing Out,
Brent
