July 25, 2006
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Prepping to Leave…
It’s just 2 days to go day…
The day when Ethan (kb3emj) and I will be setting out
for our 2 month trip to Alaska and Mexico on board our FZ1′s.
I foolishly decided to move this week also, so I’m going nuts
trying to get the preparations made and Ethan’s been busy up in PA
getting ready to drive down here (towing the bike) after getting
engaged.
So, here I am giving you all an update when I should be at the
fabricators shop turning my FZ1 into a real, hardcore touring
machine… Ahh well, I’ll get there sometime tomorrow
Will be updating you all along the way, and until then here’s
a picture of a dog sleeping in a guitar case… “Just Because”
Please be Praying for us, as we prepare to leave… And let me know
if I can be Praying about anything for you.
Comments (57)
Wow that sounds like so much fun. Do you have plans on what you will be seeing in Alaska and Mexico or are you just going to ride and stop at whatever comes along?
I’m going to miss you, y’know.
That is the cutest picture.
Going north AND south?? Went to Alaska two years ago. Awesome, beautiful country. I’m envious.
I will think of you both each day and have you in my prayers each night.
God speed… But, don’t YOU speed…
Christy
lol. godspeed but don’t you speed….i like it. that’s a good one.
so yes. can’t believe that you’re leaving TN just as i’m coming. but i’ll be praying for you. as always.
lemme tell ya somethin’. i will never have another friend like you. and i realize that. so don’t go pulling a stunt like last time. i’ll be pretty upset with ya. lol.
man, i love ya eric.
Good Luck!!!! I’ll pray that you and Ethan have a safe journey! I just popped into his site to congratulate him on his engagment! Awesome!!
I don’t like moving much. Its fun cause its the starting of a new adventure BUT it also means you ahve to pack! LOL ugh!
you all coming through Ohio at all? We are praying for you…
Have a safe trip…oh and have fun!!!!
Love the dog…so cute!
love you man, sorry i didn’t get to see you fore you leave…man I’m going to miss you! why’d you have to go and wreck you bike and bum up your knee?
That dog is definitely in doggie dreamland…so cute.
Wow, you’re leaving in two days!! Do you have any idea when you’ll be passing thru Santa Cruz…we’ll keep the light on in any case. Email me if you can. It would be AWESOME to have you both stop by and stay for as long as you’d like…if you can stand Daisy, our Min Pin or Chihuahua or as I like to call her…the Chihuapin…cuz we’re just not sure what she is. Anywho…my prayers are said…angels are watching over you.
~Nancy
Oooohhhh, the open road! I can’t wait for the updates!
Have a great trip. . .And take it easy on that leg.
Vaya con Dios…and my prayers will be with you both.
Please pray for our friend Justin, he’s leaving tomorrow on a missions trip to Rwanda (as the team leader) and will be gone 17 days.
Wow, you have a lot going on! I’ll be keeping you and Ethan in my prayers
Take care of that leg and stay safe! Oh, and have a good, no GREAT, time!
I can’t sleep. Well, I was almost asleep, then I woke up, and have been wide awake for the past three hours. Don’t know why I decided to tell you that. I’m sleep deprived, gimme a break
have fun. be safe. take lots of pictures. (like i have to remind you.. lol) and no more crazy crashes. ;P i wanna see you get home in one piece.
man, i’m gonna miss you.
2 month trip to alaska… awesome. Be safe my friend and take many photos to share your experience.
cant wait to see the updates!
Moving AND packing! What fun!
I’ll pray that the trip is all fun, and, at worst, no more than an adventure.
In the meantime, the shelter is getting ready to throw me out, and I still need to find an affordable place to live.
My sister sent me some info about Mars, which will not be as close to earth again for another 6,000 years. The info she sent says that it will look as large as the moon (which I find hard to believe) soon. I’ll put whatever I find on my blog. The best displays will be around, or starting at the beginning of August a bit after midnight.
And, of course, don’t forget the Persieds meteor shower in early August. In other words, check the sky!
What a fabulous beginning for a trip!
Be safe. No crashing!
Have a wonderful trip! Godspeed!
Have an awesome and safe trip! I’ll be praying for you guys.
I love that picture of the dog! It’s so cute!
Are you going to be coming near or through Nebraska at any point in time? And, perhaps I’ve missed it, but I still don’t know what you do for a living. God Bless.
PS If you come through Nebraska on the weekend of September 10th, you could come to my birthday party. Huzzah! (wishful thinking)
Will say a prayer for you guys and your busy lives.
Eric if you find that you will be going through N.C. let me know. E-mail me at ladycarolina_45@yahoo.com …. perhaps you can take a little time on your trip to met my family and break bread with us. Take care and have fun! My prayers are with you!
Debbie
cool pic
I LOVE ‘just because’ pictures! I do need some prayer, so if you get the chance, find your way to my site! (more prayer for accepting Gods will and being able to decipher what is His will for me, so much going on)
Know that you are prayed for as you head out on your trip….Ethan as well. Please becareful and know that prayer will follow you throughout. Enjoy yourself….enjoy Gods paintbrush! (and as if I need to say it….take lots of pictures!!!)
Love you my friend.
Very nice photo. Hope you have a fun trip, take care of the knee, and stay away from inanimate objects while riding the bike. I look forward to the posts and photos during your adventure
In Him,
BP
I don’t have to say this, but it’s just the first thing that popped into my little brain. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES! haha
And I know you don’t have time, but God blesses you with the ability to make time SOMEHOW to pray for others, and I’m so blessed and guiltified by it.
Anyway, my Dad’s secretary, Diana, had a major surgery yesterday. I think everything went well, as far as I’ve heard, but please pray that she recovers soon, and well, and perfectly. I am stuck in her place at the office til she gets back, and I’m not sure how much longer I can last without her. Thanks!
God Speed with your moving, bike fixing, and before travel preparations. You’re in my prayers!!!
p.s. loved the dog in guitar case pic. one of my NEW favorites. thanks!!!
hey keep the rubber on the road this time!!
is that a really big puppy or a really small guitar case?
Everything I want to say has been said already!
Have fun, take care of yourself.
God be with you.
Can’t waite to hear the stories!
I really love the way you did this shot
I need a guitar case for my puppy to lay in. haha. I still never got to meet you while you were here.
Hey, just wanted to stop by and say hi…
Haven’t done much on xanga in a while so yeah…
Hope your trip goes well, and have fun!!!
♥
Have a super trip! Oh, and don’t forget the reading material. If someone else is driving it gets endlessly dull.
That is the CUTEST picture… my dog sleeps in strange places too but she’s never nested in my guitar case before… I think the most memorable one was when she curled up in the secretary table I have in the entrance (It’s about two feet off the ground) it was adorable. I wish I had a picture.
I will miss you!! It is true!!!
Praying (the first time i pray for you!!!)
Please hope me well ’cause i am sick now!!! >.<”’
i love the picture you take. how did you learn how to take pictures so well. i’ve recently been looking to getting a digital slr. i was looking at canon 350d and the 20d. what do you suggest?
you will have my prayers..let me know if you want something a lil more detailed being prayed for
ya’ll are crazy…and i like it!
feel free to swing by des moines, i’m sure we’d love to see you! and if you need a place to stay…come on. it’s the sorensen house. everyone in the world has stayed here at one point (yes, you read it, all 6 or 7 billion of ‘em). you and ethan are more than welcome. chances are we’ll even cook for you or take you out to dinner or something.
i IM’d you my cell number, but i don’t know if you got it. if you did, give me a call soon because i need to change my monday hours at work depending on if you’ll be here. if you didn’t get it…IM me with yours or somethin.
holla.
Ok dude, I posted a picture on my site that totally reminded me of you. Motorcycle + Flying. All it’s missing is a camera around the guy’s neck! Hope you think it’s funny.
Neither snow nor rain nor crunched-up legs and bikes shall stay this fella from the eventual completion of his cross-country trek.
Bring my boyfriend back a moose and a wad of ice so he’ll stop fussing about Alaska.
hey good luck on the trip hope you have alot of fun!
on another note what’s a good beginner crotch rocket
later- Ross
Love that pic.
Ever wonder if your travels will inspire you as much as Ernesto “Che” Guevara???
Hope you have a good time!!!! Have lots of fun!!!!
Cute pic too!!!
Wow. I would love to join you guys on your adventures. I said a prayer for y’alls safety. Will you be updating during your trip?
!!!!!!! ERIC !!!!!!
****URGENT****
Go check your email!!!!
It’s important!!!!!
Go! Run! Fast!
(Thanks!!!)
HEY! I really hope I get to see you while you are on your trip. I have missed you!!!!!!!! But anyways you can certainly pray for me… I got my wisdom teeth out a little over 2 weeks now… and they totally healed and then a few days went by and my left side started to hurt really bad, I slept on it and when I woke up I was completely swollen again. I went back to the surgeon and he said it healed too fast and it is now infected. So pray for a quick recovery… so I can finally EAT. Well God Bless you!!!!! You need it more then I do. I am always praying for you.
Have fun, watch out for telephone poles.
Love in Christ, Caleb
Nice picture! Just cuz
I will be praying for you and Ethan….looking forward to seeing and hearing updates. Lord bless you both and watch over you!
Life is a bit overwelming these days…so pray for the Lord to be strengthening me and giving me wisdom. Thanks! Blessings, Jenny
If you get a chance, stop by and comment on the topic of “What is Sin” With lots of love Debbie
hope your Monday is going well….
Saw you on HSA I am also a summit grad.
Hope you’re having fun!!!
Is that background a photoshop effect? Or some kind of weird fabric?
I’d love to go touring on a bike. I’ve had the insane idea of going touring on the 996, but good sense has kept me from doing that so far.
that picture is absolutely beautiful. =)
*Rae*
amazing photo of the silken water. what kind of bike do you have? one of my friends just recently passed their exam for a bike. keep shooting, love the travel shots by far!