The weekend started with the Rocky Horror Show. Believe it or not, Kellie picked out my outfit at the local second hand store. I think I look pretty good. Back in Portland two people dressed like this would not even turn a head, but in Jackson we frightened the locals.

Halloween we scored some tickets to the big party at Snow King Lodge. It was amazing! People went crazy. We met one of the guys doing lights for the show who had toured with bands such as Metalica, and he told us this was the best party he had ever been too. We made it home safely with costumes still intacked, which I think is a first for me. Yes I am a door mat and kellie is Twister. It was a good thing that I actually look like a hardened bank robber more than a mat, because I had to fight off all the people trying to play twister.

Yes it is now winter in Jackson, and yes that is my beautiful bride dressed up in her work uniform for Oktoberfest. Luckily she only had to work during the day so she missed the worst of the junkshow.

One of the great things about our condo complex is that you can set sail from the front yard, float down a technical, swift creek, and pull out at the Smith's. From there you catch a buss back home. Something I really love about this town.

Fishing

I finally got to do some fishing. This crazy individual I am fishing with is Matt T, or terminator for short. He is the most dedicated fisherman I have ever known. A month or so ago I worked with him until he blew out his knee skateboarding. Just a few weeks after the surgery he invited me to go fishing with him. Still on crutches we rowed down the Snake River. I caught two fish and missed about twenty five, he caught two and missed none.

In the photo we are at a secret location, still on crutches he tossed them aside and hobbled up and down this river, and getting the only catch of the day. To all of you that think you are avid fisherman you must tip your hat to the Angler on crutches.

Las Vegas!!!

Kellie and a few of her long time friends turned thirty this year, and two finished their last med school test this last week. So what else do you do... go to Vegas. We stayed in the Hard Rock, which we got a great deal on, or so we thought. They did manage to nickle and dime us for everything, but I think that is standard in Vegas. We thought the hotel was a lot of fun as compared to others. They have all sorts of Rock memorabilia to wander about and look at, and there is a great sushi restaurant and a Mexican cantina across the street to get some good cheeper eats.

These cheeper places come in handy when they tell you that there are no coolers allowed in the room. Hoever, if you are like us, you use your cooler to hold all you luggage to save on baggage prices. They cannot tell you that you can't take you clothes to your room. Then go buy your snacks at the CVS Pharmacy across the street and hide them in you back pack or purse. This is a great way to save some money, but believe me, they will get it one way or another... It is Vegas afterall.

I will fore warn any parent going to the Hard Rock, it is not a place for children, not that Vegas really is. The pool is no ordinary pool, it is spring break Mexico every day. This does allow for some very interesting people watching. Niether of us knew that women were supised to wear high heels with your itsy bitsy tiny winny bikini.

Old town was where we had the most fun. We all had dinner at the Bavarian Restaurant by the hotel, I would tell you the name but I cannot spell it. Then we took a Hummer limmo to old town where prices ar more moderate and great bands play in the street.

All in all we had a great time, no items were lost, and we stayed within budget... The perfect Vegas vacation.

Kellie's Birthday

We spent Kellie's birthday paddling across a high mountain lake. The deer came right up to us within ten feet and hung out with us for about fifteen min. The great thing about national parks is that all the animals know they are safe and are not afraid of you. The other great part is that if you go just a little way off the beeten path you are all alone with nature. This is at Leigh lake, not far from Jackson but there is no road to it. You have to paddle up String Lake then port your boat about a hundred yards to Leigh, and there is not many people that do.

First Day of Work

I worked for my first day in six weeks. I sliced some meet, made some sandwiches, and changed the world. Yes that is correct, I work in a deli. Again this town has yet to show me a mean person, much different than the last place we lived.

Kellie's work is going just fine, but the weather is hindering our outdoor lifestyle. Lets just say we are more of the fair weather hikers. It seams to be clearing up and soon we will be spending our days outside rather than renting videos.

I have added some new things to the blog, sorry about selling out to the adds, but they pay me, very little, but some. If you see something you like click on it, it only helps us both. Also the links at the top are two of our favorite sights to start the day with a smile. So have fun if you have any ideas for the blog please email us with your ideas.

We Made It!

We are now residents of Wyoming. I never thought that I was going to say that again. After two week of living out of a car we got to Jackson WY. We were not sure if this was going to be the city for us until arriving. This town has everything, mountains, streams, rivers, and good people. It is also very bikeable. We fell in love with this town on the first day. We have a great little apartment and Kellie has already found a job. Below you will find photos of our trip in chronological order. This road trip, although not what we had planned on, was amazing. The U.S. is an amazing place, with people and places of all kinds. This road trip is a true testament that when "Canada" gives you a lemon, make lemonade.

Cabela's

It was our first time at a Cabela's. We were amazed! There was a giant mountain of Death, and a library for rednecks. I cannot even explain how much stuff was there, everything but what we needed. If you want to kill something go to Cabela's, but if you need a book on places to camp in the area they do not have it.

Murry Montana

Murry Montana is a tiny washed up mining town lost in time. There is this museum there started by a man that liked to collect junk. He owned a bar and started hanging the junk on the wall. He soon ran out of space and had to purchase the next two buildings to store his junk. If you are in the area you must stop, it is amazing, and free.

Off I-90, past Missoula Montana, is a restaurant/bar/campground called the Testicle Festival. The restaurant is family friendly along with the gift shop/meeting area. However, the bar is for open minded adults only. Staying true to its name, the reading material is not today's paper, but Play Boy magazines. This place is a one of a kind place. Even more amazing than the bar was the fact that there was a Born Again Christian festival going on there. Again if you are in Missoula you must stop at the Testicle Festival, you wont be disappointed.

Philipsburg Montana

Philipsburg is a fun little town with many old buildings. It is pretty much a living ghost town, where every one is friendly. There is a really cool second hand store there, you must stop in. Also the other place you have to stop in to is Fire on the Mountains. The owner makes amazing BBQ sauce, salsa, and fire sauce. He also slow roasts ribs and chicken if you are hungry.

Virginia and Nevada Citys

Virginia is a living ghost town, and a really fun place to spend a night. The top is a picture of the inside of a building they are restoring. It is amazing that they can preserve these buildings as well as they do. The other two pictures are of recreated scenes from the period, a parlor and a barber. The graves are of five men that were hung in the town by the Vigilantes. A group of men that set out to kill all the criminal in Montana. They did cut back on crime, however they murdered a lot of innocent people. This is a real dark part of Montanan history.

Virgina City is true ghost town in Montana. The houses and buildings have been collected from all over to create a museum of the mining boom days. I am not sure what the fish is about, but it reminds me of something you would see on display in the streets of Portland OR.

Cold Camping

The rivers were raging and the lakes we camped by were frozen. Not only did we have our zero degree sleeping bags, but we brought the big down comforter in the tent just to stay warm at night. One night it rained unexpectedly and we had made the amature mistake of putting a tarp under the tent. We got soaked. The next day we had to get a motel room just to dry things out.

Old Faithfull

Old Faithfull is on the list with the Panama Canal of most boring tourist attractions that you have to go to if your there.

West Yellowstone/ Yellowstone

West Yellowstone and Yellowstone. Where the deer and the buffalo roam free, but the fish don't bite.