road trip highlights
Wednesday, August 22, 2018We packed a lot into these last couple of weeks. August always seems a little nutty, but this year even more so. I took Andrew to Alabama to get him settled into his new home away from home. He will be playing golf at a Jr. College in Alexander City called Central Alabama. It is the perfect fit for him.
We decided to get Libby to Boulder by ways of automobile! A good road trip was just what we needed. We rented a car in Pittsburgh (our home town) and started our journey. First stop; Frankfort Michigan.
{Manitowic Breakwater Lighthouse}
Hitting the road early on the fourth morning anxious for the sights. We had our eyes on the Badlands National Park. And boy, it did not disappoint. Absolutely breathtaking views around every corner.
I knit the entire way (I mean, the entire way!) on a blanket I wanted to leave with Libby when I left her in Boulder. A blanket for her new bed. A blanket to remember the road trip. (More on the blanket later.)
{The fifth morning. Still knitting on the blanket. }
We rolled into Boulder around 7:25pm and I finished the blanket about an hour before. My hands were as happy as my heart.
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That sounds like a great road trip. The Badger is a fun trip and you were very close to my home. That tent looks awesome, a glamping trip. As for the blanket, I love love love that blanket and am knitting my second with yarn already purchased for the third. I believe I got the pattern/idea from your blog. Thanks Leslie and glad you had a great road trip.
ReplyDeleteoooooh! so great you are enjoying that pattern Karen! HEY! please email me! you won the book from the last giveaway!!! xx
DeleteLoved this post, I was just reading a friend's Facebook page and they are at the same places at the same time as you!!! Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, stayed at a 1887 House place instead of the glamping. Was weird. Loved the story and adventure; making memories with your family is wonderful. And I loved the blanket and printed it out to make. I am just finishing up my 2nd shawl using the same yarn so look forward to buying more to use on the blanket. Thanks again for sharing and enjoy being one of your "Friend to Knit With". Paula-Windmill Farm, No. California flower farm.
ReplyDeleteLovely post , enjoyed your photos. Well done with the blanket 😘
ReplyDeleteWow! The trip must be very remarkable.
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Love a good road trip! I am sure we will be doing a few of those to Colorado over the next four years.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I don’t think I’ve ever told you - we lived in Pittsburgh 15 years, and my husband grew up in Boulder and is a CU alumni. We’ve been by Mt Rushmore so many times, driving to and from North Dakota. It’s such a. beautiful part of th country. Your camp out night - wow! And we do 2500 mile road trips often; I always take knitting but never thought to knit a blanket. I’ve got one sleeve left to knit on my slouchy cardigan from your sidebar :-)
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness-Ludington-my old stomping grounds! We camped at the state park like almost every year as kids. LOVE Ludington!!!! And never did the Badger! (Need to do that!)before its gone!!
ReplyDeletelove. hope your daughter has a fantastic year. i want to visit mount rushmore someday after all my kids are in college (which will be next year)... thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis post inspired me to share my travel stories. Looking forward to do so.
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