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).