Day 3: Wednesday September 6, 2006
Wow. Sleep was great and the beds were really comfy. Lana was able to get heaps of computer stuff done too. ;-)
- Tanya
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Okay, this is Lana here…I needed to let Tanya drive for a while as I am trying to get rid of a migraine. :-p Crazy headaches! Oh well…this one is sorta’ my fault, as we were busy at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and I neglected to eat when I started to get hungry. ;-( We basically spent the whole day in OKC…not how we planned, but what happened. ;-) We did enjoy resting in a bed last night, pretty comfy. Started out our day by heading to the Bass Pro Shop/Outdoor World hoping to get the remaining few items we needed for our hiking trip. There seemed to be a limited selection in the few stores we had at home. After paying for our selections at Bass Pro Shop/Outdoor World we can definitely say they had a greater selection! ;-) After finishing up there we headed to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. As with the monuments/memorials we visited in DC…it is really hard to actually describe how one feels viewing these. I know I felt a mixture of pride in being an American, sorrow for the great losses they represent and an incredible solemnness. My heart went out to the many emergency responders that dealt with the situation. I can only imagine what they went through responding to such a scene…
• EMSA transported 210 patients within the first hour
• There were 2 additional bomb scares within the first few hours, requiring temporary halts in the rescue efforts – that had to be incredibly hard, knowing you were within feet of a victim, yet having to clear out
• 9 floors of “rubble” had to be stabilized so that rescue efforts could be carried out safely
We are now on our way again. ;-) Just saw another beautiful sunset and it looks like it will be a beautiful night too, a full moon rising over the endless prairie. (How’s that for poetic? Especially as we are currently listening to Josh Groban sing in his incredible voice. ;-)
Before I sign off from this journaling, I know people are waiting for photos…we have not forgotten this, but we have been having some difficulty uploading them. Hopefully the next time we upload, we will be able to get some photos up for you all. ;-) I would hate for you all to miss the experience we are having. ;-)
- Lana
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We just passed through Amerillo, TX. Not much to see out here in the dark. ;-) The speed limit is lower at night than in the day time here…that seems odd…as straight and flat as the road is I don’t see why they have a speed limit. :-D We could almost get away with “auto pilot”. I am hungry again, we may have to stop for food if/when we come across another exit soon…or later for that matter…
- Lana
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We are stuck behind a VERY SLOW semi in a construction zone. Dear Tanya is worse than a horse chomping on her bit! Actually, it is very annoying as the speed limit is 55 mph and he is occasionally maxing out at 45 mph. Aha! The race car driver has just been let loose….construction over and she passes him at 57.6 mph in less than 0.4 seconds. ;-)
“Froggie went a courtin’ and he did ride…” We are listening to Kid’s Stuff by the King’s Singers. Fun CD.
Still looking for food…Tanya claims it will be over 70 miles away before we come to any place large enough to have food…of course, listening to the menu of the frog and mouse wedding only makes me more hungry.
- Lana
- Tanya
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Okay, this is Lana here…I needed to let Tanya drive for a while as I am trying to get rid of a migraine. :-p Crazy headaches! Oh well…this one is sorta’ my fault, as we were busy at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and I neglected to eat when I started to get hungry. ;-( We basically spent the whole day in OKC…not how we planned, but what happened. ;-) We did enjoy resting in a bed last night, pretty comfy. Started out our day by heading to the Bass Pro Shop/Outdoor World hoping to get the remaining few items we needed for our hiking trip. There seemed to be a limited selection in the few stores we had at home. After paying for our selections at Bass Pro Shop/Outdoor World we can definitely say they had a greater selection! ;-) After finishing up there we headed to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. As with the monuments/memorials we visited in DC…it is really hard to actually describe how one feels viewing these. I know I felt a mixture of pride in being an American, sorrow for the great losses they represent and an incredible solemnness. My heart went out to the many emergency responders that dealt with the situation. I can only imagine what they went through responding to such a scene…
• EMSA transported 210 patients within the first hour
• There were 2 additional bomb scares within the first few hours, requiring temporary halts in the rescue efforts – that had to be incredibly hard, knowing you were within feet of a victim, yet having to clear out
• 9 floors of “rubble” had to be stabilized so that rescue efforts could be carried out safely
We are now on our way again. ;-) Just saw another beautiful sunset and it looks like it will be a beautiful night too, a full moon rising over the endless prairie. (How’s that for poetic? Especially as we are currently listening to Josh Groban sing in his incredible voice. ;-)
Before I sign off from this journaling, I know people are waiting for photos…we have not forgotten this, but we have been having some difficulty uploading them. Hopefully the next time we upload, we will be able to get some photos up for you all. ;-) I would hate for you all to miss the experience we are having. ;-)
- Lana
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We just passed through Amerillo, TX. Not much to see out here in the dark. ;-) The speed limit is lower at night than in the day time here…that seems odd…as straight and flat as the road is I don’t see why they have a speed limit. :-D We could almost get away with “auto pilot”. I am hungry again, we may have to stop for food if/when we come across another exit soon…or later for that matter…
- Lana
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We are stuck behind a VERY SLOW semi in a construction zone. Dear Tanya is worse than a horse chomping on her bit! Actually, it is very annoying as the speed limit is 55 mph and he is occasionally maxing out at 45 mph. Aha! The race car driver has just been let loose….construction over and she passes him at 57.6 mph in less than 0.4 seconds. ;-)
“Froggie went a courtin’ and he did ride…” We are listening to Kid’s Stuff by the King’s Singers. Fun CD.
Still looking for food…Tanya claims it will be over 70 miles away before we come to any place large enough to have food…of course, listening to the menu of the frog and mouse wedding only makes me more hungry.
- Lana
posted by Tanya at 7:22 AM
2 Comments:
Wonderful that things are going well and you are safe! Can't wait to continue sharing your journey via your site! Keep us posted (hopefully you'll start doing more than eat, sleep and drive young ladies! Have fun fair maidens! Tracy
You guys are having too much fun and here I sit slaving away studying for my first Greek test tomorrow! UGH No I enjoy it but just a slight anxiety about it. :-)
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