Jack and Greg travel to Nashotah House in 2009

The End!

2009-08-05T17:15:00.001-07:00

It is done!
5,089 miles in 17 days.
Happy to be home.

120 in the desert!

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We are the desert fathers! Our thermometer says it is 120 or so out! Boiling! Can't wait to get home!

Stopped for border check!

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120 degrees out! We are being roasted! Ugh!

Hay there!

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Hay there! Almost to El Centro! About 45 miles ago!

A Dew Sin!

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Gasp! Greg does the unthinkable !

Closer to Home!

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Not too long now!

The question to the last answer is

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What were the Dew Brothers created from?

Answers to the Quizzes

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1. The difference is the green caps
2. Martin Dewther or C. S Dewis
3. Carlsbad Caverns
4. True
5. Dews and Donts
6. Bat Guano!

Dew Commandments?

2009-08-05T12:14:00.001-07:00

What is our name for the Ten Commandments?

A True or False question

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Are all Dews created equal?

On the 8!

2009-08-05T12:06:00.001-07:00

We are headed west!

Dew Quiz again!

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Where is the Dew shrine located?

Approaching the final freeway!

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We are getting onto the final freeway! 311 miles to San Diego!

Another Dew Quiz

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Who is a great Dewalogian?

A Dew Quiz!

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How is this Dew bottle different?

More Dew Blessings!

2009-08-05T11:32:00.001-07:00

Greg has given me a total of 5 dew blessings! His Dews are especially perky this morning..

Past Tuscon!

2009-08-05T11:05:00.001-07:00

We past Tuscon, and saw 4 A-10s and 1 KC-135 going into Davis Monthan! Got some pictures with my Canon!

Dew Blessings!

2009-08-05T10:29:00.001-07:00

Brother Dew (Greg) has shot out three Dew Blessings (Dew burps) so far today!

The Thing?

2009-08-05T10:01:00.001-07:00

Whatever the Thing is, it has a DQ! Yum yum!

Dew Brothers cross into Arizona !

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At 9:03, we crossed into Arizona!

Dew Brothers' final Dew Shot!

2009-08-05T08:08:00.001-07:00

This is it! The last Dew Picture in Dew Mexico!

Dew Brothers Dewparted Dewming!

2009-08-05T08:02:00.001-07:00

We have left Deming on our final leg of out trip! Mom and Dad tipped their wings to us in the Aztec as they flew overhead! This is it! Stay tuned!

In Texas!

2009-08-04T12:19:00.001-07:00

Gallop ho! Yee haw!

Momrat and Kingrat enter Dew Country

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The Rats drinking Dew!

Dew hits the Caverns!

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The dew will become the Bat dew!

In Carlsbad!

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We are about 10 minutes from our hotel! Yay!

In the Toolies!

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We are just drivin in the toolies!

Welcome to NM!

2009-08-03T09:42:00.001-07:00

We are in New Mexico!

Cow Death Row

2009-08-03T09:31:00.001-07:00

Near Bovina, TX! Many future Big Macs out there!

Toll rip off!

2009-08-02T14:52:00.001-07:00

We have encountered 3 toll stops in the course of our trip today! If we encounter any more, I am gonna chug a dew!

Dew run!

2009-08-02T14:36:00.001-07:00

We are on our way to Amarillo!

Folks Back Home!

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Look what delicious food that we are missing!

How dew you dew?

2009-08-02T09:41:00.001-07:00

Thank dew derry much?

Church in Kansas!

2009-08-02T08:52:00.001-07:00

We went to Trinity Anglican Church this morning! Paul, Greg and I had a great time. Had Breakfast Ministry afterwards, then we set off for Amarillo, Texas!

Dew Brother's Friends

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Gosig, Greg and Piglet outside the Holiday Inn. Gosig and Piglet taking their morning break

Baby's Blue's Sign

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This one's for Baby Blue! Cameron, Missouri!

Looking forward to church tomorrow!

In Missouri !

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Crossed the Missouri River!

In Des Moines, headed towards KC!

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We are on I-35 S, headed toward Kansas City, MO!

In Iowa!

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We crossed over the Mississippi and we are in Dubuque, Iowa!

We got the BB sign!

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We got a picture of the BB sign for Baby Blue! Picture to come later!

Leaving Eastern AO

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Left our Eastern Ao at 0700 this morning, right on time! Headed towards Des Moine, IA, inching closer to our Western AO!

Kayaking Galore!

2009-07-31T08:46:00.001-07:00

I just got done with kayaking on Lake Nagawika! We kayaked for about an hour, and I did not tip once!

Haunted Library at Nashotah?

2009-07-29T17:02:00.001-07:00

Yesterday, I had a strange experience. After I was done working in
admin, I went down to the library, in the lower level. As I walked
into the library, in the far door, I saw a black object. Upon looking
at it more, it was a black, hooded figure. I dismissed it as
tomfoolery and went my way. Later, Father Acker told me about the
legend of the Black Monk, but could not remember the details.

Here's the scoop about it:http://www3.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=270720

Now that I think about it, the apparition did look like a black Monk.
Sightings of the Black Monk have been reported throughout the campus.
No photos from me though, as I thought it was just tomfoolery..

Jack

Pizza for lunch!

2009-07-29T14:54:00.001-07:00

Today, I walked across the street from our hotel to Nick and Willys
Pizza, and ordered my self their smallest "original" Pizza. I got a
Mtn Dew with it as well, and brought it back to my hotel and promptly
consumed it. Hoping to go again tonight, if not, then I'll be back
tomorrow!

Jack

Friends Visiting Pt 3

2009-07-28T18:48:00.001-07:00

One last picture! This is Ralph on the left We are outside of the
Hilton, our ETOC! I'm so glad they could make it! We had such a good
time at Chili's!

Friends Visitng Pt 2

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Hope and myself in front of the EAO TOC! (Eastern Area of Operations Tactical Operations Center) or ETOC, in this case, the Hilton Garden Inn. Indeed, Ralph found a rock for Hope, right in front of our hotel!

Friends Visiting!

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A couple of friends of mine from out of town, Ralph and Hope paid me a visit in Oconomowoc! They had been visiting WI, because of the Oshkosh Air Show, and when they heard I was in this little town, they came out to see me! We had dinner at Chili's, and as all three of us can attest, had a fantastic time at the Chili Ministry!

More pictures to come!

My desk at Nashotah!(Temporary)

2009-07-28T18:44:00.000-07:00

For at least 2 hours today, this was my desk in the Administrative
building at Nashotah House! I worked on some reports, and I did some
filing! I'm thankful for the opportunity given to work in this side of
the seminary. Very interesting place, very pretty also.

Busy Day

2009-07-28T14:24:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I stayed at the hotel, while Greg went off to Nashotah. I
did my laundry, and I watched I, Robot. I took part in the Bravewriter
discussion about I, Robot, surfed the web, played guitar and walked
over to Pic N Save and got lunch. I had spicy chicken wings and root
beer. I then practiced my guitar, and hung out for the rest of the
day, then went to McDonald's when Greg came back.

States we have visited, in order!

2009-07-26T13:56:00.001-07:00

Greg and I thought you might like a list of the states we have visited, in order. Some we have been in more than once:

California
Nevada
Arizona
Utah
Arizona
Utah *
New Mexico *
Colorado *
Arizona *
Colorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin

* The Four Corners!

Sacrifices!

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Look what Greg and I have to give up!

Winners and Losers

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Finally someone noticed!

Checking out Nashotah!

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We have just driven around the campus! Beautiful place. Wish they would use the 1928 prayer book though.

Holy Apostles Church

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Greg and I just got out of church, worshipping with Father Slagle. The service was similar to our normal one. Afterwards, we introduced ourselves to Father Slagle, and Father gave us a tour of the church. He showed us his mentors WWII altar and communion set. Pictures to come!

Approaching Eastern AO!

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This will be our home for the next week!

First Dairy Queen stop!

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30 minutes ago, we made our first DQ stop in Sparta, WI!

Spamwise Gamgee

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After we checked out the Rivoli Theater in Albert Lea which my great grandfather built for my great grandmother, we stopped at the Hormel Spam Museum just outside town. There I met my friends Steven and Tyler. The Three Musketeers, or Merry, Pippin and Spamwise Gamgee, met again. It was great to see friends, but all too soon we were off!

In Winsconsin!

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We just crossed over the Mississippi River! We are now in our final state of the incoming leg!

Approaching Winsconsin

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We are about 15 or so miles from the state line. The first city we will see is La Crosse.

Spam Museum!

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Greg and I went to the Spam museum and met up with my friends the Brenneises! I have learned a lot about Spam! Pictures to come!

Gregs gift!

2009-07-25T09:07:00.001-07:00

When we stopped in Albert Lea to see the Bessessen Opera House, Greg gave me the pictured item for my bloody nose.

2nd Bloody Nose!

2009-07-25T07:33:00.001-07:00

I have got my 2nd bloody nose with a goal of 5 before this trip is over. Greg will be giving me a surprise gift for bloody noses. Stay tuned...

Greg and Piglet

2009-07-25T06:30:00.001-07:00

We are now in Minnesota, on our way to Albert Lea!

First bloody nose!

2009-07-24T14:36:00.000-07:00

About ten minutes ago, while reciting evening prayer, I got the first bloody nose of the trip.

Mount Dewmore

2009-07-24T12:54:00.001-07:00

We visited Mount Dewmore! On our way to Mitchell, South Dewkota!

Long day yesterday

2009-07-24T09:23:00.001-07:00

We left Cortez, CO yesterday headed for Lusk at about 8 o clock. We encountered tons of road work and traffic on our route. We got to Lusk at about 9:44 last night. Got up this morning and had biscuits and cereal for breakfast!

Looking back into Wyoming !

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We are now in South Dewkota!

Dewing the Dew in South Dakota!

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Once again, how dew you dew?

Overturned truck

2009-07-23T16:48:00.000-07:00

We just passed an overturned truck, water bottles everywhere! Luckily no Dew! Today was the worst traffic I have ever been in. We got gas for $2.39 today, the lowest price we have seen so far.

Denver

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Greg and I are on the outskirts of Denver, on our way to Lusk, Wyoming .

Nearing Colorado springs

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We are about 7 miles from Colorado Springs, and about 74 from Denver.

Del Monte

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I got a Dew at Jack's Market, and a giant Voltage Dew for the hotel!

Nearing Durango!

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We are almost to Durango! We left Cortez at 7:50

Road Construction

2009-07-22T14:11:00.001-07:00

We have been stopped on the US 160 by road construction, 8.9 miles from Yuba City.

North Rim Dew

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Dew on the Rim!

Headed to the North Rim!

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Greg and I are making our way on the US 89 Alternate to the Grand Canyon, North Rim. We will get on US 67, near Jacob Lake.

Rentering Arizona!

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We are now in Colorado City

Early Morning Shell stop

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We are leaving Hurricane !

Early Morning in Hurricane

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This is what Greg and I will see as we head out to the Black Beauty.

Cheap Houses

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Cheep Cheep!

GPS right, Greg wrong

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Greg ignored GPS instructions and goofed. He is now following the GPS's instruction.

Utah Dew

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How dew you dew?

St. George, Utah

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Caution - There be dragons ahead!

Arizona Canyons

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A picture of the windy Arizona roads going through the mountains.

In Arizona!

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We are in Beautiful Arizona on the way to Utah!

Almost to Mesquite!

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We are getting closer to Hurricane! We should be there in an hour!

Entering Las Vegas!

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We have arrived at Las Vegas!

Entering Nevada with the Sacred Dew

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We have entered Nevada ! Our dew has crossed state lines!

A Wall Mart Truck

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Greg and I saw this truck and thought it mighty interesting. We have spotted tons of CHP cars on our route. We just saw somebody that got caught by the CHP.

Dew Brothers conquer Baker

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The sacred Dew with the worlds largest thermometer!

Another shot near Yermo

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Thought you might like to see another picture from near Yermo. We will stop for gas and a little walk about in Baker.

Past Fort Irwin

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We also passed the USMC Logistics base at Yermo. Also saw an unmarked police car.

Barstow

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Well, we have made it to Barstow. The radar detector is going nuts on the K band!

Being in the high desert

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Just passing Stoddard Wells Road. Now we are in the middle of nowhere.

Two Choo choo trains passing in the day

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We saw these trains passing near Cleghorn Rd, and thought they were cool enough to snap a pic...

On Line with Jack and Greg

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We are following on line. Join us! Check out SkyPuke.

Del Taco Collectors Cup

2009-07-21T11:20:00.001-07:00

Here's a picture of Greg's cup. Mine is black.

Coming up on the Cajon Pass

2009-07-21T11:17:00.000-07:00

We are coming up on the Cajon Pass. We are having lots of fun. More updates to come.

Had Lunch

2009-07-21T10:47:00.001-07:00

Greg and I just had lunch at Del Taco. He had a cheese quesadilla and I had a double cheeseburger. We got two special Del Taco collectors cups. More updates to come.

The Saga Begins at 0852

2009-07-21T09:48:00.000-07:00

We arrived at Greg and Diane's house at 0829. After packing the car, going over systems with Greg, we said Morning Prayer (A Shorter Form). Off we went at 0852. Greg wants to stop at Del Taco.