Bye Bye California!!

[AlleyCat]

Good luck with the move, Gina! I was a student at RIT too, 14 years ago !!! I finished up in 1991, stayed in Rochester another year. I'm sure it's completely different from California! (But not so different from Minnesota, where I'm from.) Keep us posted on how everything went with the drive!

[sandragonfly]

hi!!

mommyof3cats, liked RIT? I got accepted at NYU but had hard time deciding which one.

lvdogs, upstate! I'd love to visit new york city too! one of my plans before my school starts in end of february. so I have about 2 months playing around and learn east.

now, I'm at friend's in elko, nevada - just close to utah's west borderline.. all cozy! in bed, not even tired, wish I drive a bit more but it was 14 hours. my body needs to communicate with me better. . .

I had a nice time visiting a friend in lovelock, nevada, a snack-dinner was nice but too short.. I took about 100 pictures already of my dear ark.. they all are enjoying the trip, especially getting their once-in-time treats.

for now I'd wanna lurk/post a bit before I go bed. oh moosmom, it'd be fun. invite me!!

back soon when I leave again! ((((hugs too))))

[K9karen]

Wow! What a huge change! You're so brave to make such a long trip and start a brand new life! I so admire you! I often think of doing the same thing but I'm a wimp. Daily prayers for a safe trip with the Ark. Stay well and happy. Good luck in school and enjoy the snow! I complain about it but love it all the same. God Speed, Sweetie! KIT.

[sandragonfly]

*chuckles* now that a few of you've mentioned I'm brave...makes me nervous! didn't realize I'm really crossing this country.. but think as of this, it'll be like you've been living in california, nevada, utah and so on..little by little.. next state to next, just a lo-o-ong one..all shall be well!

[furrykidsmother]

Glad you are having such a nice time and making such good progress.

I tried to post the map, but the best I could do it put the link.

I am glad that you are able to post, but send me an e-mail if you aren't and I will update everyone for you.

Enjoy your trip! Thinking of you and wishing you the best!

[chocolatepuppy]

Keeping you and your ark in my thoughts and prayers Gina. Even told hubby about your trip and letting him know where you are each day.

[dukedogsmom]

It sounds like your trip is going well so far. I can't imagine how your car looks with all those critters in it. What an adventure! I meant to tell you I'll hold off mailing your card until you get settled. Then you can give me the address. I hope you continue to be safe and look forward to reading your next update.

[sandragonfly]

aw thank you three, you all are sweet.

hmm coverage has been good all the way. on way to friend's, I was in middle in of nowhere! I didn't see anything except brown, brown mountains. hey, forgot to say last night - I saw a snow hill!! (in winnemucca, nevada) -

I'm so glad I decided to sleep over friend's.. or the fishes would have froze up! when I came back into the car to warm up, my water bottle frozen up .. I thought it'd be fun to sleep in car with critters all building up but now I don't think so..

for today, I think I'm going to pass utah and try to stop by denver ZOO in colorado then... (??) I thought of wolf_q - I wanted to visit djfyrewolf in between california and nevada but haven't heard back from her. well, hope I can stop by or meet up with a few pet talkers on way! I wish I remember where everyone lives!

oh, one interesting thing, my completely black cat, peppers, she became a bit white before we left but now I look at her..wow! her part of head neck is really 'snowy' - have never seen that, especially at this late age. well had a picture taken, will post it when I get an access. and am thinking about change her name to midnight! (she just had her oral sugrery too and peppers reminds me that).

well, back onto the road! too exciting to type more - talk soon, (((hugs)))

dukedogsmom - you will imagine once I post pictures.

[furrykidsmother]

Glad that your coverage is good and that you have been able to stay in touch.

Sounds like a good thing you decided to stay at a friends, I don't think fish would like to be in a really cold car overnight, plus it is better for you too if you can rest where it is warm in a comfortable bed. Still have a lot of driving to do and you need your rest.

Hope you get to see the Zoo and meet up with a few more Pet Talkers, that would make it really fun.

Well, looking forward to your next post.

Continue to be safe. Good thoughts still heading your way for you and all of your Ark!

[sandragonfly]

just stopped at rest area with102.1 fever. I got some chilled creamy green tea from starbucks, hope I'll feel better.

furrykidsmother, don't think I'll be cold at all! I have three comforters...plus the whole ark.. but afraid I'll lose speckles & spirit that way.

thanks everyone for thinking of me! I'm still looking at brown hills, (not out of nevada yet..) and wondering where I'll end up!

[Majestic]

wow, crossing country during the winter time. I wish you have a very safe trip. If you feel tired, don't take any chance to try to drive extra mile. It looks like you are heading close to Canada - make sure to visit the Niagra Falls - the Canadian side is beautiful

[furrykidsmother]

Got an e-mail from Gina. She is starting to see some snow and unfortunately saw a truck that didn't do so well, apparently it flipped over! She is doing well with her Ark and she is enjoying the snow, being from California it is enjoyable to her now! LOL!! I am originally from California, but not as young as her and I do not enjoy the white stuff anymore!

Anyway, keep safe Gina and your Ark! Be careful in the snow and know that we are all thinking of you!

[Karen]

Yup, I also got an email from Gina - she said Crayola LOOOOOOOVES the snow! Made his first doggie snow angel, chased snowballs, etc. He'll do just fine in their final upstate NY destination!

They're in Wyoming for the night, and promise to check back in when they can. I am glad that while she SAW the truck tip over, she wasn't in the accident. Her luck's already improving, and I bet she'll drive more carefully having seen that.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Wow Gina, what a huge adventure!! You are very couragious for doing this, in the middle of the winter . Please be careful, other people can drive rather reckless on snow.... !
Take care, dear friend!!!

[furrykidsmother]

Just got an e-mail from Gina! She is on her way to the Denver Zoo it is open and I guess only about an hour away from the I-80 highway she is traveling. She said she will e-mail me and update Pet Talk after her visit at the zoo as long as she has coverage.

She is having a very snowy travel, but she seems to be enjoying it as is Crayola! Either she will update or I will when I hear more.