I never like when somebody says I'm wasting my vote when I don't choose either the Republican or Democrat candidate. So I would like to share this quote:
"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams
So get out there on Tuesday and vote for who you want to win, not for or against some popular choice.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Road Trip - September 3, 2010
Our final day on the road was mostly a dash to get home. We stopped at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, but couldn't see much. We also wanted to visit the grave of Vice President George Clinton in Kingston, New York, but it was too dark by then.
Photo by Annika Krause
[Where is this?]
Highest Point on Interstate 80 East of the Mississippi - Elevation 2250 Feet
Photo by Annika Krause
[Where is this?]
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
[Find Kelly]
Kelly is almost in three states. This is the Tri States Monument where New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania nearly meet. The actual point is in the middle of the river. To get here you have to drive through Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis, New York, park under the twin bridges of Interstate 84, and walk down to where the Neversink River joins the Delaware River. We tried to visit the Ohio/Indiana/Michigan tripoint earlier in the trip, but it was raining both times we drove through the area.
[Find Kelly]
A close-up of Kelly and the Tri States Monument.
Photo by Annika Krause
[Where is this?]
The "Jersey Shore"
Photo by Annika Krause
[Find Kelly]
Kelly checks out the twin bridges of Interstate 84.
After leaving Port Jervis, we had dinner in Kingston, New York at a Sonic Drive-in. We arrived home a couple of hours later after a 15-day journey that covered around 3,000 miles. Time to plan our next trip!
Koala Kitchen
http://www.koalakitchen.com/
Photo by Annika Krause
[Where is this?]
Highest Point on Interstate 80 East of the Mississippi - Elevation 2250 Feet
Photo by Annika Krause
[Where is this?]
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
[Find Kelly]
Kelly is almost in three states. This is the Tri States Monument where New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania nearly meet. The actual point is in the middle of the river. To get here you have to drive through Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis, New York, park under the twin bridges of Interstate 84, and walk down to where the Neversink River joins the Delaware River. We tried to visit the Ohio/Indiana/Michigan tripoint earlier in the trip, but it was raining both times we drove through the area.
[Find Kelly]
A close-up of Kelly and the Tri States Monument.
Photo by Annika Krause
[Where is this?]
The "Jersey Shore"
Photo by Annika Krause
[Find Kelly]
Kelly checks out the twin bridges of Interstate 84.
After leaving Port Jervis, we had dinner in Kingston, New York at a Sonic Drive-in. We arrived home a couple of hours later after a 15-day journey that covered around 3,000 miles. Time to plan our next trip!
Koala Kitchen
http://www.koalakitchen.com/
Road Trip - September 2, 2010
[Find Kelly]
Kelly is sitting on a sundial at Spiegel Grove in Fremont, Ohio, where the home and museum of President Rutherford Birchard Hayes are located. Hayes was the 19th President and the only one ever to promise to run for a single term (a promise that he kept). We haven't been in the museum, but the house tour is well worth doing.
[Find Kelly]
The grave of President and Mrs. Hayes is located south of the house.
[Find Kelly]
The impressive looking building behind Kelly is the McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio where the 25th President, William McKinley, and his family are entombed. He was the last Civil War veteran to be elected President. By the way, be prepared for a little workout, there are 108 steps from the parking lot to the top.
[Find Kelly]
The twin sarcophagus of William and Ida McKinley. Their young daughters, Katherine and Ida, are entombed in the back wall of the memorial.
Koala Kitchen
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Road Trip - September 1, 2010
[Find Kelly]
Kelly tries to hitch a ride on the USS Riverside in the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk.
[Find Kelly]
Being from New England, Kelly loves Dunkin' Donuts and Friendly's, but also likes to try the fare in other places. Culver's has great sandwiches and shakes, but nobody tried the ButterBurger. (Maybe next time.)
Koala Kitchen
http://www.koalakitchen.com/
Road Trip - August 30, 2010
[Find Kelly]
If you like cheese and are in Kalona, Iowa, you should visit the Cheese House. They have a wonderful selection of cheese in their gift shop.
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Mmmmmm, cheese.
Koala Kitchen
http://www.koalakitchen.com/
Road Trip - August 29, 2010
[Find Kelly]
Kelly sitting in front of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. Herbert Clark Hoover was Secretary of Commerce and the 31st President of the United States. He was the first President born west of the Mississippi River. Hoover was also a tremendous humanitarian and prevented millions of Europeans from starving after both World Wars.
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Kelly and a piece of the Berlin Wall.
[Find Kelly]
Kelly visits the graves of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover.
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http://www.koalakitchen.com/
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