On The Road w/ KC ~ August 6 - ?

[Dave]

[*]Freekbass

First, amazing pictures!

Second, Freekbass!

[Ursidae69]

This was some deep **** that forced me to reexamine several things in my life. You've heard of that pop psychology craptacular book Chicken Soup for the Soul? This would be more like River for the Soul.

Man, you are in the midst of a gift my friend, a real gift. I'm glad to see you are taking full advantage.

Also, you need to get a kayak or canoe to hit these beautiful lakes you keep seeing.

[BajaTaco]

I don't know which I like better, the words or the images.

I really look forward to your posts from the road KC - good stuff!

I think this one is my favorite - two lanterns double the light when things seem really dark

[oly884]

KC, you lucky SOB. haha

A week from this wednesday and my camper arrives. I'll only be able to take weekend trips (work and school hinder anything longer) but I'm definitely knowing where I'm going!

If ya swing through bozeman, give me a heads up!

[blupaddler]

KC...

Thanks again. I feel humbled and in awe of your journey. Add to the fact that you are sharing this amazing experience with us.

My sincere and heartfelt thanks.

[desertgirl66]

KC, Man, I am there with you in Glacier, seeing as we just went through there!! I loved that part of Montana, the lakes are sooo stunning. And the Huckleberry Bearclaws at Polebridge are the BEST! I am still working those off at the gym

Long term road trips really have a way of bringing truth into your life and soul. Can't wait to turn around and the hit the road again!

Look forward to more of your great adventures and pictures

[bigreen505]

[QUOTE=kcowyo] This would be more like River for the Soul. Actually this past week was more like "Twilight Zone meets Big Fish" with Tim Burton in the directors chair.....

That sounds like quite a trip, love the description and the photos continue to illustrate the adventure.

Sounds like the road really did rise to meet you!

[flywgn]

I don't know which I like better, the words or the images. ...

I agree and hope that neither stops coming.

Allen R

[kcowyo]

Wow! So many kind comments and things to consider. A few comments I did want to try to to reply to -

Quote:
Originally Posted by 18seeds
I want to live your life. My first step is to subscribe to this thread.


Too funny!

Hey....wait a minute... Darren, should I be offended by your comment?

The meat-n-potatoes of travel is the act of turning around and having your plans f'd up. For some reason, we keep on doing it.

....Which must be evidence of your nickname for me...

Well it's been meat-n-potatoes on the menu all week then. The fires and smoke have forced me to change plans several times over the past week. Everywhere it has been one burning, smokey haze after another. I haven't seen this much smoke since the Dead played Dark Star at Hampton in '89.

It's lines like the meat-n-taters line (and particularly the three hole punch) that has earned you the nickname. Definitely one of my favorite scribes and I'm almost glad you're not here with me or I could just see us in hysterical fits of laughter, driving right off a cliff.

KC, your choice of subjects, photos, and journal entries are a treat to view and read. Many thanks!

Glad you made it to Polebridge and met Tripod.

Thanks for all of the kind words Allen. I'm so glad you speak my language. Can't wait to tell you about Polebridge in person. Hope you had a safe trip to Reno!

Dude, I am so in awe! And dearly need some stories from you over the campfire soon.

Actually I'm thinking of starting a therapy group. I've got your seat saved already, right up front. Better bring Jonathan too.....

....Add to the fact that you are sharing this amazing experience with us.

I'm happy to share it with everyone here, plus everyone at home is too busy telling me why I (read: they) can't or shouldn't be doing a trip like this. One gal friend, with a $150K mortgage, 2 ATV's, 2 snowmobiles, a new Tundra and a baby told me, somewhat snidely before I left, "You know, you're not as free as you think you are." I just nodded and thought, "Yeah, but I'm free-er than yooouuu...."

And the Huckleberry Bearclaws at Polebridge are the BEST!

Long term road trips really have a way of bringing truth into your life and soul.

Mmmmm... bearclaws......arrrgghhh
Those damn things tasted so good they made my tongue erect!

As usual, dg is right on with her comments. There is a very good reason desertdude wrote such a nice tribute about her in his Alaskan blog. Wish I could have caught up with the dude and his good-vibe girl in MT. Soon enough I suppose....

I've got to download and resize some pics, but I should have an update from the road ready by later this evening. Thanks again to everyone for the comments and compliments!

[VikingVince]

KC,

I don't know how I missed this thread...but I'm glad I found it. Echoing everyone else - beautiful pics and great narrative...you should write the next "Blue Highways"!!! I'm serious...I think you could do it and it would be a bestseller (think $$$$$$) thanks, dude. Hey, if you're still on the road next week(after Labor Day) and thinking of heading south, would love to have you crash at my southern CA mountain cabin...I think you'd love it...it's an entirely different experience than you would think of re southern Cal (which is probably way down your list)