Second update: Rock Springs, Wyoming (1030 mountain, 1230 eastern)
As most of you know, Peggy7 opened up her house in Lincoln, Nebraska to me and my gratitude knows no bounds. It was so nice to sit and talk with no time pressures! Having a big red surrogate dog for a night was a lot of fun too :)
I arrived in Laramie without incident and hit the meeting about 15 minutes late (not bad for a 500 mile drive). As Laramie's hotel rates were too expensive, I headed for Wagonhound Road rest area some distance away. $55 for a motel 6? no way. It was so nice to see the sun come up over the mountains with no city lights around.
To those who warned me about the unique hazards of mountain driving, a huge thanx to you too. It is very sleep inducing out here and staying awake is a real problem even with wonderful coffee in me. The scenery is just plain wonderful and I'm learning a lot. Funny how all those old history lessons come alive when you drive through a new part of the country...
My goal for today is Salt Lake City and of course, a meeting :) I will try to get into chat if the locals find me a cybercafe! I do plan to take a (planned) hotel room night there to catch up on shower, sleep, writing and other things.
(((((haxi)))))
thanks for the update and thanks for sharing some of your heart with us
sooners rooting for ya haxi!
sooner
DanaAngel said
Aug 8, 2005
Yes, Haxi/Mike,
Contrary to popular belief, there ARE indeed real cafes that serve REAL coffee there in SLC!!! LOL.... you'll get the joke soon when you get there......Have fun, SLC is really nice (and very clean) and a lot of historical venues there.
flora123 said
Aug 8, 2005
Hi Haxi,
Still following your progress, sounds like an adventure, but so glad you have friends like Peggy - don't want to think you could get lonely.
Come back into chat room when you can. Rest up in motel room, you must get some rest when you driving so much.
Keep in touch, you are in my thoughts,
Love,
Flora
xxx
debilyn said
Aug 8, 2005
hi haxi.[oo] here. oh poop I wish I had known you were going to SLç
my sis is in Santa quin. Not too far south from there.
sigh. Well Oregon is not far from Utah at all.
It is HOT here. Close to 100'. But you will love the color!!!
Yes you be careful. Stop and take a breath if you need to. I bet you
are seeing the neatest changes in landscapes!!
Well just wait until you come visit Eden and meet the famous Estersue.
It will make all your trip worthwhile!!! lol
love,debilyn another Oregonian
Christy said
Aug 8, 2005
Hax,
Sounds like things are movin right along. Keep safe, my friend
Christy
david62 said
Aug 8, 2005
Howdy Buddy!!!
Sounds like you are having a great adventure my friend! So nice to hear from you and to know that you are safe!
We live in a beautiful world, so glad you are getting to see some of it and are able to appreciate it!
Keep on trucking, buddy!
Yours truly,
"The King"
cdb said
Aug 8, 2005
thanks for keeping us updated haxi (((((((haxi)))))) I still think your travel plans should have come through ND. You could have had 2 sleeping companions. One big black cat and tuffy the kitten LOL. Take care and drive safely. cdb :)
bob6502 said
Aug 8, 2005
So glad you are doing so well Haxi. Take care driving and rest when you need to. See you soon, tu amiga senorabob.
lildee said
Aug 8, 2005
Dearest Haxi,
My prayers are with you stay safe . Sending a spare angel to watch over you.
Love & God Bless
lildee
hvnly1 said
Aug 8, 2005
Thanks so much keep us updated. Can't wait to see how your future unfolds.
Laura
Jeannie said
Aug 8, 2005
Sounds like you are having a wonderful adventure. Enjoy and stay safe.
Love Jeannie
fiona123 said
Aug 8, 2005
Hi Haxi
Thanks for posting ... I have been wondering how you are , and you have been in my prayers
Your courage is an inspiration , it is an honor to know you
love in recovery
Fi
whitie said
Aug 8, 2005
Haxi
Stay awake the best is yet to come-Oreagun! Make sure you pronounce it correctly. Oreagone is a dead give away you're not a native. We don't torture the invaders or anything, just want your reception to be friendly!
Happy trails....
Whitie
Mandi said
Aug 9, 2005
((((((((((((((((Haxi)))))))))))))))) It's so good to hear from you and know that you are safe and enjoying your trip. We miss you in the room...you were always so nice to newcombers like myself. Stay safe and save some of that serenity for me. LOL I'm praying for ya!
Mandi
megan said
Aug 9, 2005
Hi haxi
So good to hear that your trip is going well.
Enjoy the journey
Megan
Diva said
Aug 9, 2005
Of interest to you might be that on Tuesday nights at the Salt Lake City tabernacle you can catch organ rehearsal and sometimes the rehearsals of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It's free on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tuesdays also is the day of the free organ concert by the master organist there. We lived in Utah for three years, and often made the trip to SLC to enjoy these events.
Best of wishes for a safe trip, Diva
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Second update: Rock Springs, Wyoming (1030 mountain, 1230 eastern)
As most of you know, Peggy7 opened up her house in Lincoln, Nebraska to me and my gratitude knows no bounds. It was so nice to sit and talk with no time pressures! Having a big red surrogate dog for a night was a lot of fun too :)
I arrived in Laramie without incident and hit the meeting about 15 minutes late (not bad for a 500 mile drive). As Laramie's hotel rates were too expensive, I headed for Wagonhound Road rest area some distance away. $55 for a motel 6? no way. It was so nice to see the sun come up over the mountains with no city lights around.
To those who warned me about the unique hazards of mountain driving, a huge thanx to you too. It is very sleep inducing out here and staying awake is a real problem even with wonderful coffee in me. The scenery is just plain wonderful and I'm learning a lot. Funny how all those old history lessons come alive when you drive through a new part of the country...
My goal for today is Salt Lake City and of course, a meeting :) I will try to get into chat if the locals find me a cybercafe! I do plan to take a (planned) hotel room night there to catch up on shower, sleep, writing and other things.
Haxi
enforcer20@yahoo.com
Yes, Haxi/Mike,
Contrary to popular belief, there ARE indeed real cafes that serve REAL coffee there in SLC!!! LOL.... you'll get the joke soon when you get there......Have fun, SLC is really nice (and very clean) and a lot of historical venues there.
Howdy Buddy!!!
Sounds like you are having a great adventure my friend! So nice to hear from you and to know that you are safe!
We live in a beautiful world, so glad you are getting to see some of it and are able to appreciate it!
Keep on trucking, buddy!
Yours truly,
"The King"
thanks for keeping us updated haxi (((((((haxi)))))) I still think your travel plans should have come through ND. You could have had 2 sleeping companions. One big black cat and tuffy the kitten LOL. Take care and drive safely. cdb :)
So glad you are doing so well Haxi. Take care driving and rest when you need to. See you soon, tu amiga senorabob.
Dearest Haxi,
My prayers are with you stay safe . Sending a spare angel to watch over you.
Love & God Bless
lildee
Thanks so much keep us updated. Can't wait to see how your future unfolds.
Laura
Sounds like you are having a wonderful adventure. Enjoy and stay safe.
Love Jeannie
Hi Haxi
Thanks for posting ... I have been wondering how you are , and you have been in my prayers
Your courage is an inspiration , it is an honor to know you
love in recovery
Fi
((((((((((((((((Haxi)))))))))))))))) It's so good to hear from you and know that you are safe and enjoying your trip. We miss you in the room...you were always so nice to newcombers like myself. Stay safe and save some of that serenity for me. LOL I'm praying for ya!
Mandi
Hi haxi
So good to hear that your trip is going well.
Enjoy the journey
Megan