Even better when you extend it to Cleveland, haha.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Hiking Safety Links
Read this. We need lots of water, Gu, and Energy Blocks. Dawn, did you ever talk to Brent about getting Gu and Energy Blocks with his employee & wholesale discount?
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-smart.htm
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-tips.htm
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-smart.htm
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-tips.htm
Monday, June 14, 2010
Trip Meeting 6.15.10
Sean and I decided burritos and ultimate nachos, so we'll just bring that. Also...
What should we discuss?
I think for SURE:
What should we discuss?
I think for SURE:
- Budgeting (how much we'll need to put aside for trip, how much certain shit costs, etc.).
- Things to do for the places we haven't decided yet
- Sweet ass lists of shit we'll need to have (or we could do that later)
And.......what else dudes?
Sunday, June 13, 2010
A nice list of things to put in a car emergency kit
We will probably be getting AAA, but to keep in mind:
Some of the basic items include:
• 12-foot jumper cables
• Four 15-minute roadside flares
• Two quarts of oil
• Gallon of antifreeze
• Extra fuses
• Extra headlights
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Flat head screwdrivers
• Phillips head screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Vise Grips
• Car jack
• Adjustable wrench
• Tire inflator/tire pressure gauge (I have the 2-in-1)
• Rags
• Roll of paper towels
• Roll of duct tape
• Spray bottle with washer fluid (you wont believe how this comes in handy when shit cuts out)
• Pocketknife/Leatherman
• Heavy-duty nylon bag to carry it all in
LINK
Some of the basic items include:
• 12-foot jumper cables
• Four 15-minute roadside flares
• Two quarts of oil
• Gallon of antifreeze
• Extra fuses
• Extra headlights
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Flat head screwdrivers
• Phillips head screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Vise Grips
• Car jack
• Adjustable wrench
• Tire inflator/tire pressure gauge (I have the 2-in-1)
• Rags
• Roll of paper towels
• Roll of duct tape
• Spray bottle with washer fluid (you wont believe how this comes in handy when shit cuts out)
• Pocketknife/Leatherman
• Heavy-duty nylon bag to carry it all in
LINK
Friday, June 11, 2010
This is how it works.
I'm just updating this page with links and such to things we might find interesting for our trip, and to CONSOLIDATE everything into one place, like Chelsea's awesome calendar, etc. Utilize it or not! (I kinda need everything in one place for myself at the moment.)
I made a separate posting for each stop, and will include links and whatnot for stuff that we find interesting. You can quick click to a place by using the links on the right side of the page. They are in descending order. Also, I'll put up any lists we make later.
I will usually post stuff first about where we're staying, followed by the activities.
We should really consider getting AAA before we book any motels, we could get sweet azz discounts.
Chelsea's updated calendar is located at the very bottom (last post). If you click it, you can view it larger.
OK now I don't know how to re-arrange them in the correct order. Oops.
I made a separate posting for each stop, and will include links and whatnot for stuff that we find interesting. You can quick click to a place by using the links on the right side of the page. They are in descending order. Also, I'll put up any lists we make later.
I will usually post stuff first about where we're staying, followed by the activities.
We should really consider getting AAA before we book any motels, we could get sweet azz discounts.
Chelsea's updated calendar is located at the very bottom (last post). If you click it, you can view it larger.
OK now I don't know how to re-arrange them in the correct order. Oops.
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18-FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
WHERE TO STAY:
http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/camping.htm
Prices and other info:
http://www.nps.gov/glac/parknews/news10-21.htm
There's a LOT of campgrounds here, so we'll probably just pick one when we get there. They've got some interesting rules (like Free showers available at private campsites across street, no using sinks to clean dishes, etc.)
WHERE TO STAY:
http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/camping.htm
Prices and other info:
http://www.nps.gov/glac/parknews/news10-21.htm
There's a LOT of campgrounds here, so we'll probably just pick one when we get there. They've got some interesting rules (like Free showers available at private campsites across street, no using sinks to clean dishes, etc.)
VANCOUVER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13-TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
From a friend who has lived there before:
Vancouver huh? Well I am the expert. Driving in downtown is a nightmare since the streets are so small. The real Vancouver experience is walking and/or taking the Skytrain where you need to go. Everything is close by and in walking distance. I would suggest parking the car somewheres and leaving it for a few days.
Not sure what your main interests are but there are some cool clubs and music venues on Granville St. In fact this is pretty much the main street for entertainment and bar hopping. When I was there, Cafe Crepe had $10 pitchers of beer! There is also the Cambie on Cambie street. The section of town leaves something to be desired, but this bar is a hot spot for all international travelers alike.
If you want to relax, I'd say hit Jericho beach, or go across the bay to Sunset Beach. Those two have beautiful views and cool people that hang out. Both of those are near Grandville Island, which is a unique slice of port city living.
Something I always do in Vancity is Walk or bike around Stanley Park. This is also where the Vancouver Aquarium is and that has to be my favorite place besides seeing a hockey game at General Motors place.
If you are gay friendly, Davie St is the place to go for that flavor. Plenty of bars and shops run by LGBTs. Kodak developing center is also located near there so if you are as big a film nerd as I am, you should see if you can get a Kodak tour. :)
I will say Gastown is a tourist trap. But if you like that sort of silly family stuff, go there.
Also get down into China town, but only in the daytime as you need to go through bum city to get there.
If you like smoking the green, there are two pot cafes on Hastings street which I think are still open. Bring your own pot.
That's another thing, pot smoking and prostitution are legal, as long as you do not openly sell either. You are permitted to have and smoke. But don't try to smuggle it across the boarder.
If you need to do some shopping there is a lovely underground mall called Pacific Centre which I believe can be accessed via skytrain or on Granville street.
But all this is on the upper peninsula and in the downtown area. I never spent much time on the lower mainland since that is mostly suburbs and boring.
That's a lot of info. I hope your ADD let you get through all of that. If you have anymore questions, let me know. :)
-Jared
From a friend who has lived there before:
Vancouver huh? Well I am the expert. Driving in downtown is a nightmare since the streets are so small. The real Vancouver experience is walking and/or taking the Skytrain where you need to go. Everything is close by and in walking distance. I would suggest parking the car somewheres and leaving it for a few days.
Not sure what your main interests are but there are some cool clubs and music venues on Granville St. In fact this is pretty much the main street for entertainment and bar hopping. When I was there, Cafe Crepe had $10 pitchers of beer! There is also the Cambie on Cambie street. The section of town leaves something to be desired, but this bar is a hot spot for all international travelers alike.
If you want to relax, I'd say hit Jericho beach, or go across the bay to Sunset Beach. Those two have beautiful views and cool people that hang out. Both of those are near Grandville Island, which is a unique slice of port city living.
Something I always do in Vancity is Walk or bike around Stanley Park. This is also where the Vancouver Aquarium is and that has to be my favorite place besides seeing a hockey game at General Motors place.
If you are gay friendly, Davie St is the place to go for that flavor. Plenty of bars and shops run by LGBTs. Kodak developing center is also located near there so if you are as big a film nerd as I am, you should see if you can get a Kodak tour. :)
I will say Gastown is a tourist trap. But if you like that sort of silly family stuff, go there.
Also get down into China town, but only in the daytime as you need to go through bum city to get there.
If you like smoking the green, there are two pot cafes on Hastings street which I think are still open. Bring your own pot.
That's another thing, pot smoking and prostitution are legal, as long as you do not openly sell either. You are permitted to have and smoke. But don't try to smuggle it across the boarder.
If you need to do some shopping there is a lovely underground mall called Pacific Centre which I believe can be accessed via skytrain or on Granville street.
But all this is on the upper peninsula and in the downtown area. I never spent much time on the lower mainland since that is mostly suburbs and boring.
That's a lot of info. I hope your ADD let you get through all of that. If you have anymore questions, let me know. :)
-Jared
SEATTLE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10-FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
We may be staying with a cool dude by the name of Thom Geibel! What's awesome is Thom and Gary (San Diego) play music so bring that guitar of yours Sean! If he's still moving and what-not, I'm sure will find a cheap ass motel that'll cost about 15 bucks each.
We may be staying with a cool dude by the name of Thom Geibel! What's awesome is Thom and Gary (San Diego) play music so bring that guitar of yours Sean! If he's still moving and what-not, I'm sure will find a cheap ass motel that'll cost about 15 bucks each.
BADLANDS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20-SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
Camping: FREE CAMPING ON-SITE AT SAGE CREEK PRIMITIVE (vs. $14 at Cedar Pass).
No showers or electricity. No reservations required, but it'd be smart since it's first-come-first-served. Also, no campfires allowed, so we'll plan on the wok and other things.
Badlands Camping
For Sage Creek Primitive:
"Bison often wander through this primitive campground, located on the west side of the park's North Unit, near the Badlands Wilderness Area. Access is located off of the Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. The road provides limited turnarounds for large recreational vehicles. Camping is free of charge. Pit toilets and covered picnic tables are available, but no water is available on-site. A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated for horse use."
Camping: FREE CAMPING ON-SITE AT SAGE CREEK PRIMITIVE (vs. $14 at Cedar Pass).
No showers or electricity. No reservations required, but it'd be smart since it's first-come-first-served. Also, no campfires allowed, so we'll plan on the wok and other things.
Badlands Camping
For Sage Creek Primitive:
"Bison often wander through this primitive campground, located on the west side of the park's North Unit, near the Badlands Wilderness Area. Access is located off of the Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. The road provides limited turnarounds for large recreational vehicles. Camping is free of charge. Pit toilets and covered picnic tables are available, but no water is available on-site. A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated for horse use."
SAN FRANCISCO
FRIDAY, JULY 30-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
We will be staying with Chelsea's friend who I'm sure is AWESOME, Claire Brennan.
We MUST have a sushi-making night. It seems like Claire's done this before (judging to a photo (not this photo)) so let's do it.
Haha, this site is interesting. We must of course visit the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
The Mission District was recommended to Chelsea and we should go. Someone find a damn good site for this.
BURRITOS. PERIOD.
I really want to go HERE. A neat 40-year-old gallery. It's in the Mission District too.
Golden Gate Park, of course.
Chinatown, the biggest outside of Asia!
Let's find Joel's band! They'll probably be playing.
We will be staying with Chelsea's friend who I'm sure is AWESOME, Claire Brennan.
We MUST have a sushi-making night. It seems like Claire's done this before (judging to a photo (not this photo)) so let's do it.
Haha, this site is interesting. We must of course visit the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.
The Mission District was recommended to Chelsea and we should go. Someone find a damn good site for this.
BURRITOS. PERIOD.
I really want to go HERE. A neat 40-year-old gallery. It's in the Mission District too.
Golden Gate Park, of course.
Chinatown, the biggest outside of Asia!
Let's find Joel's band! They'll probably be playing.
PORTLAND
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4-TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
We have decided that 1 day spent will consist of: AM: Farmer's Market, coffee at the cafe, and in the afternoon, cook for our host and set off for the Avalon Theatre.
We have decided that 1 day spent will consist of: AM: Farmer's Market, coffee at the cafe, and in the afternoon, cook for our host and set off for the Avalon Theatre.
SAN DIEGO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28-FRIDAY, JULY 30
We will HOPEFULLY be staying with Gary Heinrichs! I will know for sure soon.
FREE SURFING thanks to Gary! I am excited for this. It should be neat. And Sean you can read a book. Me and Chels are gonna tear this shit up.
We will HOPEFULLY be staying with Gary Heinrichs! I will know for sure soon.
FREE SURFING thanks to Gary! I am excited for this. It should be neat. And Sean you can read a book. Me and Chels are gonna tear this shit up.
SANTA FE
SATURDAY, JULY 24-SUNDAY, JULY 25
http://santafesilversaddlemotel.com/Rooms_Rates/index.html
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cottonwood-court-motel-santa-fe
http://santafesilversaddlemotel.com/Rooms_Rates/index.html
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cottonwood-court-motel-santa-fe
GRAND CANYON
MONDAY, JULY 26
Grand Canyon South Rim Shuttle Busses Operating FREE all summer. Here's an awesome map with routes and points of interest.
Grand Canyon South Rim Shuttle Busses Operating FREE all summer. Here's an awesome map with routes and points of interest.
DENVER
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21-SATURDAY, JULY 24
Denver Art Museum 10am-5pm, $10 for student admission.
Echo Canyon River Expeditions If we mention the promo for a free lunch, we get free lunches! Heck yes. Daily departures at 9:30 or 10:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. $49.
Coors Brewery Tour Tours are FREE! They recommend calling 866-812-2337 to confirm they're open. Summer hours are Monday-Saturday 10-4, and Sunday from 12-4.
City Park Jazz won't be an option because we are there right in-between days it's happening :(
Denver Art Museum 10am-5pm, $10 for student admission.
Echo Canyon River Expeditions If we mention the promo for a free lunch, we get free lunches! Heck yes. Daily departures at 9:30 or 10:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. $49.
Coors Brewery Tour Tours are FREE! They recommend calling 866-812-2337 to confirm they're open. Summer hours are Monday-Saturday 10-4, and Sunday from 12-4.
City Park Jazz won't be an option because we are there right in-between days it's happening :(
OMAHA
TUESDAY, JULY 20-WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
I think there are Motel 6's for $48, but we can probably find something cheaper if need be, or whatever.
10 things to do for under $5 in Omaha
I think there are Motel 6's for $48, but we can probably find something cheaper if need be, or whatever.
10 things to do for under $5 in Omaha
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