Pensacola, FL (USA)

[location uncertain - (probably) Seville Quarter]

Gulf Breeze, FL (USA)

[Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach - swimming with neighbor kids]

Pensacola, FL (USA)

[location uncertain - (probably) Seville Quarter]

Indiana Trip - Day 11

Got up at 0700 and packed. Still lots of snow on the ground. Woke Sarah up so we could have breakfast. She actually made me some lunch - that was nice. Took a while to clean off my truck - and I checked the four-wheel drive to make sure I could get out of town (worked good). Left Sarah's at 0800 and drove out of town past ND on US-31. Continued until I got on I-465 and drove around Indianapolis - had to change to I-70 first, then I-65 due to several closed ramps. No problems on the way down to Louisville, though. Made it past Nashville around 1400 (with the time zone change). Had some really bad rain (luckily not snow) through most of Tennessee, but made it Alabama and weather cleared a little. Good trip through Birmingham and Montgomery. Used I-65 until exit 93 - got off on US-84. Took US-31 and then AL-41 into Florida. Finally on FL-87, FL-89 and US-90. In Milton at 2000. Made a few calls, checked mail and relaxed for about an hour. Had to drive over to Pensacola to check in at work - back at house around 2230 - bed soon after.

Indiana Trip - Day 10

Slept in until 1000. Had some breakfast and took a look at the weather outlook. I had originally planned to go back to Florida this morning, but decided to wait until this evening. Sarah suggested that we go over to Warren Dunes, so we did. Took Ironwood to US-31 and US-12 (1230). Walked on the beach, throwing stones and avoiding getting wet in Lake Michigan. Climbed a huge dune and walked in the woods on a nice trail. We started down another path - along a stream - when it really started to snow. It was probably the worst weather I've seen since I came up here. Left the dunes around 1600 and made it to Sarah's OK. Snow was really deep by the time we got there, though. Took another look at the weather and decided to stay the night. Ate dinner with Sarah and her parents - helped around the house and then sat down to watch basketball. Got a visit from Dar - he wanted to say "hi" before I left. Around 2130, the snow really started to come down again. Sarah and I spent the rest of the night watching videos (Kim and Jamie's wedding, New Hope video). Had some more good conversation - bed around midnight.

Indiana Trip - Day 9

Woke up at 0815 - drove over to meet my friend, Pastor John, at the Colonial Pancake House. Good breakfast - talked for several hours. He took me over to see the changes at New Hope Church - it is much different. It started to snow around lunch time, but I drove by my old apartment and did some shopping - I needed some more lights for the truck. Back at Sarah's house around 1300 - she hadn't arrived yet. Another guy I know from ND called around 1330 - asking if I wanted to meet him at the gym. I passed, since Sarah was supposed to be there soon. Talked with Sarah's mom and read some more. Turns out that Sarah was delayed by some weather and was going to miss dinner. That was OK, though, since I figured out my cousin, Kevin, could get together for dinner tonight. I picked him up around 1700 and we went to eat at Captain Alexander's on the St. Joseph's River. We had a nice meal and talked until 1830. Dropped him off at ND and then went back - Sarah still not home. Had another nice discussion with her parents. Sarah's mom made lemon merengue pie (mmm...) and we ate some right after Sarah got there (2030). She was tired, but wanted to go out to the movies - "Father of the Bride" was showing. It was an OK movie and we got home around 2330. Sarah fell asleep right when we got back to her house - I read until 0100.

Indiana Trip - Day 8

Woke up at 1100. Did some laundry and then went out to get oil changed - too long a line. Bought some lights for the truck - have been "doing without" for long enough... Day was very nice - sunny and warm. Left for Kara and Caleb's house in Goshen around 1500 (used IN-23, I-80/90 and IN-15). Found a place to get oil change there. Arrived at Kara's at 1600. Helped her cook and played with her kids, Joelle (shy) and Sterling. Took Caleb out to get his car at the shop - he drove me around town and showed me where he works. Back at their house, we had a nice chat and some good chinese food they made (egg drop soup and noodles). Talked until after 2000. Drove back to South Bend and tried CB radio while on I-80/90 (someone answered!!). Used US-33/31 exit and went over to ND Campus. Visited Kevin and heard the latest news about the IV Chapter. Watched TV for awhile and made calls to old friends who are still here: Sean and Matt (my dad's friend's kid). Also called my cousin, Kevin - we'll get together for dinner tomorrow. Left the campus at 2345 - read until 0030.

Indiana Trip - Day 7

Kim woke me up at 0900 to give me directions to see them at the campus later. Went back to sleep until 1100 - had some breakfast and then spotted some of Kim's brownies on the table (mmm...). Drove over to U of I to meet Kim at noon. She was playing the organ at the campus chapel when I got there - sounded great. Walked with her over to the Student Union and looked around at the bookstore. Went back to their house later and had leftovers. Picked up Jamie at 1400 (his car wouldn't start again). It was raining all day, too - would have been a rough walk for him... Packed and had some more food at their house around 1500 - talked about their upcoming trip to Florida. Left town around 1530 - took US-45 to Rantoul and switched over to I-57. Used I-294 and I-80 when I got to Chicago. On I-94 towards South Bend - got off at US-20 and then on IN-2. Drove by old home - looks about the same... Looked around Notre Dame Campus - lots of new buildings. At Sarah's parents' house around 1930. Had a nice time talking with them and listening to ND playing in the NIT tournament. Sarah's dad told me about his experiences working on the Apollo project. After they went to bed (2300), I read until 0100.

Indiana Trip - Day 6

Alarm worked great - I was up at 0730. Called Kim and Jamie for directions to their house. Played Nintendo with Brett for a little while and then said goodbye and thanks to him and Tonya. Sarah walked by - it was much warmer today. I walked her to her Christian Marriage class (1030) and met her at the Student Union for lunch (1200). She had a break for a few hours and we went back to her apartment - met Brooke on the way. Packed up the rest of my stuff and talked with Sarah until 1530. She told me she'd be home this coming weekend, so I plan to meet up with her in South Bend (her parents said I could stay there - nice). Left town around 1600. Used IN-26, I-69, IN-38, IN-32 and finally got on I-74 near Crawfordsville. Continued to Urbana. Lost my page with the directions from earlier today, but found Kim and Jamie's anyway (lucky!). Waited for them to arrive at the house from 1745 until 1830. When they got there, we had a nice dinner. I had late classes tonight, so I watched their wedding video (starring yours truly). Called my friend Kevin, Sarah's parents and Kara. Watched TV until Kim came home (2130). Jamie came home a little later and we had a rousing political discussion. I miss the old days of this stuff!!! Found out late that Jamie's car needed a jump start - we worked on that for a little while and then pulled out the books for a big debate (free will versus predestination - wow!!!). Didn't go to bed until 0300.

Indiana Trip - Day 5

Slept until 0915 - had to wait for Brett & Tonya to get ready... Made it to Taylor Chapel service at 1000 - Sarah was already there. Followed her to class - she had a test, so I looked around in the Library. Attended class (Editorial Photo Cropping) with her at noon. Had lunch at the cafeteria. Around 1330, we walked over to Sarah's office and played Risk for a few hours - it was fun. Returned to Sarah's to meet Brooke - she had her and Sarah's cap and gown (they tried them on). We all looked at my trip albums again and Sarah showed me her portfolio. Sarah made chicken dinner for me and Brooke (2000) and we talked for several hours. Jill returned around 2200 while we were looking at pictures from Sarah's trip to London. Brett stopped by to ask me if I wanted to come by to play Nintendo, but I passed on that - we were having a good conversation. Sarah said she wanted to study a little with Jill so I watched "Northern Exposure." Later, Sarah showed me pictures of her trips to Russia and Paris. Talked until 0200 - went back to Brett's and read for a bit. I have an alarm clock now - Sarah let me borrow one (hope it helps).

Indiana Trip - Day 4

Actually woke at 0830 (despite no alarm). It was good, since Sarah wanted me to visit her church. We had to drive over to Mill Grove Methodist Episcopal Church in Hartford City - they had a nice service and church dinner. I met a lot of Sarah's friends and members of the youth group she works with. One of the kids, Moni, took us to her house for a little bit. We got back to Upland around 1400 - and I wanted a nap. Slept for a couple of hours at Brett's and then went over to Sarah's at 1630. Sarah and I went walking around campus again - but it was much colder than a few days ago. We hurried back to Brett and Tonya's - they wanted to take us out to dinner. We ate at a place called Ivanhoe's. It has great ice cream (they claim over 100 sundaes). Back at Brett's later - we rented the movie "Flight of the Intruder." Around midnight, I walked Sarah back to her apartment and then played Nintendo with Brett until 0100. Read until 0200.

Indiana Trip - Day 3

Had a good sleep - didn't wake up until 1030. Sarah had the day off, so I went over to her apartment - where she had made some pancakes. It was snowy and cold, but we decided to go exploring around the area today - several interesting people (including James Dean) lived here. Left Upland around 1430 and used IN-26 and IN-37 to get to Fairmount (Dean home). After a little bit of snooping around there, we took IN-37 and IN-28 to go to Elwood. Wendell Wilkie, an isolationist Republican from the pre-World War II era, lived at 1836 North A Street in town - we took a short tour (1600). He was interesting because he took on FDR at the height of his popularity, mostly over the issue of avoiding war at all costs. However, he was also loudly supportive of President Roosevelt after he lost and the US entered the War. He was one of these rare politicians who admitted he was wrong... Drove north from Elwood (using IN-28, IN-37, IN-9) to Roanoke to see one of Sarah's friends who lived there (Brooke). She drove us over to the mall at Fort Wayne and we met Jill there. The girls all wanted to buy some clothes, so I entertained myself in the bookstore. We got reservations for Cheddar's Restaurant but had to waste time in Toys R Us before we got a table. Dinner was great - the restaurant sings the Birthday Song using Kazoos. Conversation was good, too, and we didn't get out of there until 2130. We decided to go bowling and found a place that stayed open late. Had a good time - Sarah has a funny bowling technique... Back at Brooke's for Saturday Night Live. Later drove back to Sarah's - had to pass through Police Safety Checkpoint. Eventually back in Upland (0100). After dropping Sarah off, went to Brett's - read "Chocolate Wars" (book) until 0300.

Indiana Trip - Day 2

Slept until 1430. Sarah's roommate, Jill, made me lunch (mac and cheese - mmm...). Met Sarah's friends, Brett and Tanya. Sarah back from class at 1630 - we talked until around dinner time. We decided to eat late, so Sarah took me over to visit the Taylor campus - saw the radio station, gym, chapel, lake, Sarah's office, etc. We were able to walk everywhere and had some really good conversation. Called for pizza from Toppits ("the only pizza place in town"). Sarah took a look at photo albums from my previous trips. Time passed quickly - realized that it was 2330 when Sarah started yawning... She took me over to stay at Brett's and then went home. Brett and I stayed up late playing Nintendo and then we watched a little TV - bed at 0230.

Indiana Trip - Day 1

Left Milton at 2000. Took US-90 to FL-89, then changed to FL-87. Crossed Alabama border around 2100 - saw racoons in the middle of the road. Changed to US-31 in Brewton and later switched to US-84. Eventually on I-65 - continued to Montgomery and Birmingham. Saw huge rockets near Huntsville just after 2315. Decided to continue to Indiana (no hotel tonight!). Hardly any traffic all the way to Nashville - made it to Bowling Green by 0315. Easy drive to Louisville - crossed Ohio river at 0600 (about 600 miles in nine hours). Bypassed Indianapolis on I-465 - just missing some big construction and the beginnings of rush hour. Next on I-69 - all the way to exit 55. Saw signs for James Dean's boyhood home. Took IN-26 to Taylor University and then drove into Upland. Found Sarah's apartment without too much trouble (0845). Really tired, but stayed up for a little while to talk with her. Bed (finally!) at 1100...

[Blackwater River, FL (USA)]

[rented canoe on Blackwater River - (found our house ?)]

Pensacola, FL (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle around Santa Rosa County - (went to Seville Quarter in evening ?)]

Moving Trip - Day 1

Woke up at 0730 and finished packing. Got gas and cash and then drove over to the office to check out. Changed into some comfortable clothes. Left work by 0900. Stopped at a truck stop to weigh truck (want to get reimbursed!). Followed US-58 all the way to South Hill, VA - changed to I-85. Tried CB - still nothing... Saw giant peach (watertower) on the side of the highway. Passed Kings Mountain and Cowpens Battlefields. Noticed a sign for the Cape Cod Inn. Drove through Atlanta - used I-285, US-29 and GA-109. Followed I-85 to Montgomery and then switched to I-65. Continued to Evergreen, AL, and switched to US-31. In Brewton, switched to FL-87. Finally on US-90 and in Milton by 2315. Talked with Bob and Frank at the house for a few minutes. Bed soon afterwards.

Outer Banks, NC (USA)

Decided to drive down to Cape Hatteras one more time before I move - but couldn't leave until 1300. Used I-64, VA-168 (Battlefield BLVD) and NC-168. Played with CB radio. Drove out to Nags Head and followed US-158 out to Cape Hatteras National Seashore entrance. Very windy, but sunny and warm. Found a broken seawall on the way down to the lighthouse. Went to visitors center and watched surfers. Around 1700, headed back towards Norfolk. Followed US-158 and noticed the Wright Brother's memorial - stopped for photos. Went back on NC-168 and tried CB radio again (still won't work...). Visited my boss, Melissa, in Chesapeake one more time. They took me out to dinner at the local Drafthouse (1900). Watched "The Last Boy Scout" and then went back to pack at my apartment. Bed around 2330.