Author: Larry Jensen

December 4, 2013 Narragansett, RI 136,058.4 (338.8 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Me9pKuusOL0/Up6kLZ_1uXI/AAAAAAAAEtA/QUQN9qHufNk/s144-c-o/1203131225b.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay18#5953376273294539122″ caption=”The gang checking out Lexie’s bus.” type=”image” alt=”1203131225b.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] We hit a couple of Milestones today, but before I get to them, let’s catch up on the last few days. So my last post was on and about Thanksgiving. I had made it home and…

November , 2013 Yorktown Heights, NY 135,719.6 ( 126.7 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IxmKWfQo_hk/UpVg9hul_KI/AAAAAAAAEmA/G-obYXc5A_I/s144-c-o/1126130739.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay17#5950769092782062754″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”1126130739.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] After waking up to a couple of inches of snow this morning in Hoosick Falls, NY, I checked out the weather and decided that the impending storm we were expecting to hit on Wednesday would best be…

November 26, 2013 Hoosick Falls, NY “Winter Storm to hit New England” The key to being successful in life and with your dreams and goals is to remain flexible. Today I will exercise that flexibility as a strong storm is expected to hit the New England area on Wednesday  (tomorrow) as I’d be driving south…

November 25, 2013 Hoosick Falls, NY 135,590.2 (273.3 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-a8xQTG_CQY4/UpP2WvhKsmI/AAAAAAAAEjs/2TJz6RfEW7o/s144-c-o/1125131005.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay16#5950370403259691618″ caption=”This is Lexie’s buddy Hayden. He’s a larger version of a Yorkie and recently shaved down so he’d match Lexie.  His breed is a Briard aka, French Sheep Dog. He is the funnies dog you’ll ever meet. I was hysterical this morning when…

November 24, 2013 Rochester, NY 135,316.9 (196.4 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UZLv64eB-Kk/UpLRdOgP_rI/AAAAAAAAEe0/-xRlV6vqLXU/s144-c-o/1124130933a.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay15#5950048357749620402″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”1124130933a.jpg” ]Each day brings a new surprise. After last night stressful drive in a snow squall that brought my visibility to zero and seemed to turn back time as I watched my ETA time get further and further away the more I…

November 23, 2013 Tavistock, ON, Canada 135,120.5 (342.8 miles) Today was a Milestone in my life. What started out as a childhood dream – to visit every state in the US, 48 by vehicle, 2 by air – was achieved today at 11am Eastern Time, just 19 days before my 49th birthday. Yes, at 11am…

November 22, 2013 Hamilton, IN 134,777.7 (225.4 miles) This morning started out nice enough. A bit chillier out than when we went to bed so I knew the cold front was coming in. Crazy Larry made me French Toast for breakfast, I took advantage of the shower facilities and then we got the bus ready,…

November 21, 2013 McHenry, IL 134,552.3 (349.9 miles) [pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g2X8stDLHAk/Uo7jzq46bUI/AAAAAAAAELM/4Uc4MjjuamA/s144-c-o/1121131733.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/108131301217387227436/EastboundDay12#5948942634628836674″ caption=”Just after dark and we hit the Illinois State Line on Highway 12.” type=”image” alt=”1121131733.jpg” pe2_img_align=”right” ] We sit here tonight in McHenry, IL about an hour south of Milwaukee or north of Chicago camped at a new friends house. Crazy Larry is a…