Wednesday, December 26, 2007

 

Thursday Thirteen #60 -- Blackout!


Thirteen Things You Need to Know


1. Yellowstone National Park became the first national park in the United States in 1872. It was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant.

2. In 1976, my parents took me to Yellowstone. To say I fell in immediate love is to underestimate the power of the emotion the park evokes in me.

3. In 1988, 1.4 million acres of Yellowstone burned.

4. In 1998, I made a return trip with the Tour Manager. Signs of the fire were still everywhere. The Tour Manager promised we'd return in five years.

5. In 2008, the Tour Manager and I will layer up our winter gear and leave the warmth of the Old Faithful Snow Lodge to see Old Faithful's first eruption of the new year. (yep, five years became ten. Amazing what happens when you blink.)

6. Because we'll be spending five of our six nights in the park, we probably won't have Internet access. Or cell phone coverage.

7. Our first morning there, we'll go wolf spotting.

8. We're bringing both digital cameras and the laptop, so we can upload the pictures and have empty memory cards to start each day.

9. I have learned more about long underwear than any rocker chick like me ought to learn.

10. We're going to be surrounded by bison and yet I'm betting that all that will be on the menu is cow.

11. As a result of this, I probably won't be able to check in while I'm gone.

12. I'd thought about having a friend post entries for me, but given what Trevor's done around this joint in the past when I HAVE been here, I didn't think that was wise.

13. But if I can post from Yellowstone, I will. Keep your eyes peeled, and have a terrific New Year's.


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# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 2:32 PM
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Wow Yellowstone in the winter. I'm sure you'll see some glorious sights. Brrr, keep warm and keep that camera clicking!
# posted by Blogger ellen b. : December 26, 2007 6:49 PM
 
Have a great trip. I am jealous!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 26, 2007 6:57 PM
 
Have a great time! And don't worry about us-- we won't get up to anything. Promise! :-)
# posted by Blogger Ann (bunnygirl) : December 26, 2007 7:14 PM
 
That sounds like a tremendous adventure. I can't wait to see your pictures! Bundle up and have a great time! Happy TT!

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# posted by Blogger sobeit : December 26, 2007 7:14 PM
 
Gosh, that sounds fun. Will you snowshoe or ski? We're getting tons of snow - so I bet you'll have a wonderful trip! Stay warm! Layers!
# posted by Blogger Open Grove Claudia : December 26, 2007 7:48 PM
 
Hopefully we'll snowshoe, but because of my bum leg, skiing's not an option. Yes, even cross-country. Long story.

And Bunny, I'm counting on you to hold down the fort. You seem the most impervious to Trevor's charms!
# posted by Blogger Susan Helene Gottfried : December 26, 2007 7:50 PM
 
Enjoy your time at Yellowstone! Be careful on your wolf spotting expedition.
# posted by Blogger Malcolm : December 26, 2007 7:51 PM
 
Sounds like a spectacular trip! Don't forget to post up some pics for us :) All the best in 2008!
# posted by Blogger Susan Demeter : December 26, 2007 7:58 PM
 
I would love to see Yellowstone some day. Happy TT.
# posted by Blogger pussreboots : December 26, 2007 8:05 PM
 
Great list!!! Ive never been to Yellowstone Park. Id like to visit some day. I hope you have a wonderful trip:) Happy TT my friend and thanks for stopping by. I also loved the personal touch you put on this post:)
# posted by Blogger Lori : December 26, 2007 8:16 PM
 
That it takes so long for the earth to heal is an important point to remember. Thanks for calling attention to all of this interesting stuff.
# posted by Blogger SandyCarlson : December 26, 2007 8:44 PM
 
Great list, I enjoyed it very much! Come take a look at the most popular resolutions of the New year!

DEB
# posted by Blogger Unknown : December 26, 2007 8:46 PM
 
Oh, that's going to be so much fun! I've never been to Yellowstone. I'm looking forward to your pictures!
# posted by Blogger Joely Sue Burkhart : December 26, 2007 9:07 PM
 
I've never been there, but my husband has, and I hope he'll take us all someday.
# posted by Blogger Carina : December 26, 2007 9:09 PM
 
Before I read your reference to cell phone coverage, I always thought I'd been to Yellowstone recently. Then I did the math and realized it was 23 YEARS AGO!!! You have a fabulous, and safe, new year out there against that beautiful landscape. (And thanks for visiting my TT)
# posted by Blogger The Gal Herself : December 26, 2007 9:22 PM
 
I had a similar experience on top of the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. Ten years after a forest fire, and it still looked newly burned.

I hope you have a great trip, regardless!
# posted by Blogger Tia Nevitt : December 26, 2007 9:36 PM
 
Wolf watching, sound like my son's style. Have a great time and travel safe.

Happy TT

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# posted by Blogger Moondancer : December 26, 2007 9:48 PM
 
that's a great place!!!! :)

Happy TT!!!
# posted by Blogger Addicted to crafting : December 26, 2007 9:48 PM
 
I 'm really jealous now. I want to take our fam their as well.
# posted by Blogger Tim Appleton (Applehead) : December 26, 2007 9:53 PM
 
I love Yogi Bear, and I've always wanted to visit and I never have!! Thanks for the virtual tour -- I still think it will be away.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 26, 2007 9:53 PM
 
Have a wonderful time!!! And very interesting place:)
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# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 26, 2007 10:57 PM
 
I loved Yellowstone! It was spring when I went. How romantic.

Happy, happy New Year, you rock! (pun intended, haha)
# posted by Blogger Danika Dinsmore : December 26, 2007 11:09 PM
 
Sounds like a blast!!! Have an awesome trip! Happy New Year!
# posted by Blogger Melanie : December 26, 2007 11:29 PM
 
Sounds like a wonderful trip. Have fun and be safe!
# posted by Blogger jenn : December 26, 2007 11:29 PM
 
Have a fabulous time!! I am envious.
# posted by Blogger Joyful Days : December 26, 2007 11:31 PM
 
I want to visit that park,but probably when it warmer, and definitely with an extra body so watch over my 5 kids.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 12:17 AM
 
I am very jealous! I went in about 1985, I was only a kid. I've always wanted to go back. Someday I will convince my husband. He's not really a nature lover, but I think he will like it. Have a great time!
# posted by Blogger Natalie : December 27, 2007 12:29 AM
 
Sounds like fun! Keep warm and enjoy the sights and have a Happy New Year.

- Grace in Dubai
# posted by Blogger sandierpastures : December 27, 2007 12:42 AM
 
I visited the Yellostown park in 1971 it was wonderful ! It impressed me deeply. I probably was the only European tourist at that time, but I was invited by my american aunt and uncle.
# posted by Blogger Gattina : December 27, 2007 1:31 AM
 
Sounds fabulous! Take lots of pictures!
# posted by Blogger Robin : December 27, 2007 1:43 AM
 
LMAO about the long undies ~ jealous of the adventure as I have never been

My TT is dedicated to my fellow TTeners, bloggers, family, and friends.

Live, laugh, love, and learn in 2008!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 3:56 AM
 
Being from Fargo, I know the long underwear dealio too ;)
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 4:37 AM
 
I've never been to Yellowstone before...you're making me jealous. ;)
# posted by Blogger Nadia : December 27, 2007 5:35 AM
 
Wow, wolf spotting sounds so cool and so much more rock chick than long underwear!

Hope you have a fab time and wishing you a wonderful New Year!
# posted by Blogger Bobkat : December 27, 2007 8:13 AM
 
Wow, what an amazing time you have in store for you. Keep warm and get lots of wolf pics!!
# posted by Blogger Head Gaggler : December 27, 2007 8:44 AM
 
Sounds wonderful.
Keep warm.
# posted by Blogger LA Day : December 27, 2007 9:29 AM
 
I've never been, but I have a scrapbook to do of photos from my son's trip there a couple of summers ago. Hope you have a nice trip and pack enough long underwear. Brr.

My TT is about Ornery in honor of his upcoming B-day #49.
TM
# posted by Blogger orneryswife : December 27, 2007 9:31 AM
 
I have always wanted to see Yellowstone. Hope you have a wonderful year!
# posted by Blogger Sarai : December 27, 2007 10:17 AM
 
I would love to see Ye Olde Faithful! Cynical? I don't think I was cynical.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 11:00 AM
 
Brrrrr... I'll bet it's beautiful but cold there this time of year. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Hugs and blessings,
# posted by Blogger storyteller : December 27, 2007 11:01 AM
 
Enjoy your trip, Susan! I don't envy you being in the cold, but it sounds like fun none-the-less. ;)
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 12:53 PM
 
I hope you two have a fanastic trip!
# posted by Blogger karen! : December 27, 2007 4:41 PM
 
I adore Yellowstone! We go snowmobiling there almost every winter. What a fabulous place to visit!
# posted by Blogger Leeann : December 27, 2007 4:50 PM
 
I'd love to visit Yellowstone!
Thanks for visiting my resolutions TT.
# posted by Blogger Tink : December 27, 2007 5:32 PM
 
Never have I been so jealous in my life! Yellowstone is where we went on my honeymoon. We have been once since, but never in winter. What a great trip!!!

Have Fun and Happy New Year.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 5:48 PM
 
I love Yellowstone!! I would love to see it in the winter. The 'hot pots' would look beautiful surrounded by snow. Have loads of fun
# posted by Blogger Dana : December 27, 2007 6:14 PM
 
Have a wonderful time.... I love it there!! I'm so glad you are taking your camera... I hope you'll post pictures when you get back.

Dee
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# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 6:29 PM
 
I am so jealous. Wolf-watching: I would love it.

thanks for visiting mine!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 7:20 PM
 
We want to go on a road trip out to Yellowstone. My guy has been and says it is amazing.
# posted by Blogger Michelle Olsen Sasak : December 27, 2007 7:27 PM
 
You sure seem like you gonna be a nature papparazi! Hope you have a ton of gun in your long jambe!!
# posted by Blogger Jill : December 27, 2007 7:58 PM
 
Have a wonderful time. In fact have a doubly wonderful time so that I can have one vicariously through you without soaking up yours!

:)

~X
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 27, 2007 8:35 PM
 
I'm so jealous! The most I'll get to do on New Years is watch the ball drop in NYC.

Have a great time! I look forward to your pictures!

~Harris.
# posted by Blogger Harris Channing : December 27, 2007 10:35 PM
 
That's another place I've never been, but would love to see. Happy New Year and hope you have a wonderful trip!
# posted by Blogger L^2 : December 27, 2007 11:10 PM
 
Hope you're having a great time! Happy New Year!!!
# posted by Blogger Blog : December 27, 2007 11:28 PM
 
Woo-hoo! Road trip! I hope you see some wolves. :)

I have three TTs this week:

Review of 2007:
http://www.ravensroads.com/index.php/2007-in-review/

Motorcycling review of 2007:
http://www.ravensrides.com/tt13-2007-in-review

13 RV adventures in 2007:
http://www.ravensrv.com/2007-adventures/
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : December 30, 2007 4:52 PM
 
Susan, Hope you are having (or had) a wonderful trip. Looking foward to hearing all about it. Hope you managed to stay warm!
Happy 2008!
# posted by Blogger Karen : January 03, 2008 1:54 AM
 
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