Date: 2008-01-17
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Happy New Year Everyone!Wow what a year it has been already.I told you about a vacation we wre taking and what a trip it was.We went from our home in Va.to Alabama to pick up our oldest son and we all headed out west!From Al. we drove to Oklahoma The next day we arrived in Flagstaff,Az.The next morning we drove to the Grand Canyon.We didn't stay too long because it was sooo cold.As expected a couple of the kids just viewed it as a Big Hole in the ground but Youngblood saw it for the wonder it is.We plan to go back one day and do some hiking.Our trip was not over there.We piled back into the van and changed time zones once again arriving in LA in the middle of rush hour traffic!It was kinda funny cause Old School had a moment during rush hour back home and was saying that we had the worst traffic in the world.I disagreed and said I hope you get stuck in traffic in Hollywood!Karma being what it is I got my wish.Did I mention it was also Friday night?We planned our New Years destination But all other places we did what we call wingin it.You know finding a Motel when we get there.Not in Hollywood.There was something going on that weekend and all the hotels were booked so we stayed in Santa Barbara.I really like LA. I think I could live there but we are ready to chill and find a place out in the country in the mountains close to the trail.We spent 2 fun filled days in CA but a dark cloud was looming!Old School started having signs of a cold somewhere around the Canyon and now he was getting worse.He doesn't like to take medicine and so he was in misery.On Dec.30 we headed for our final destination stopping at the Calico Mine on our way.It's a real cool place so if your ever on your way to Las Vegas by way of CA you should stop and check it out.We arrived in Faboulas Las Vegas before dark and checked into our rooms at Circus Circus it was the best hotel for kids cause they have an Amusment Park right in the hotel!The kids had a blast.Eric the oldest son has not long been 21 so he probly had the best time.We did plan a small day hike for New years eve.We got up early and decided to climb Frechman's moutain.It's in the 4000ft range but only a 2000ft climb.The whole crew went.Eric was dubbed Rockstar cause he play guitar in a band and our baby Taylor we call Tree Hugger she's into the Green thing.Old School led the way with Youngblood and myself close behind.As we climbed Old School started coughing and was starting to complain of pressure in his head.I asked if he just wanted to go back and try again the day after New Years but he said no we were getting to the summit!Fate didn't see it that way and we were about half way up when we had to turn back cause he began to feel real weak.We said we would try again before we left if Old School better but it was the flu and he was sick for the rest of his time off from work.New years Eve was great,lots of fun,fireworks,and people.It's probly the only time you can party in the middle of Las Vegas Blvd. without getting hit by a car or arrested.I did get asked to leave the McDonalds cause I had a acholic beverage in hand.Wow that never happened to me before.We left Vegas on thursday the 3rd stopping at the Hoover Dam again so the kids could say they've been there and we had to to get home.We decided to just drive straight back and we got home a whole day earlier then we thought.We dropped Eric off in Alabama then stopped in SC to get B-rad!He decided to move back home and now I don't have to worry about being alone on the trail cause he is going with me!Yea for me!I like the idea of havin some one with me and it's even better when it's someone you love.We have all settle back into our routine's and B-rad has a job so now we just need to get our money right for our hike.Not many days left til May 20th.That's all for now.Keep watching as I Finish What I Started!                                    Tomorrow is a...                                          New Day