The Looooong Drive Home, as seen by Dottie

Monday, November 06, 2006

Dry terrain of northern New Mexico, headed to Colorado.


Corn fields of Nebraska. Or was that Iowa?


Country cookin' at the Cracker Barrel somewhere in Indiana. It's everyone's first time at the CB, ow! We have chicken 'n dumplings, mac 'n cheese, collard greens, corn muffins and a Reuben sammich.


Snow in Ohio. Boooooo. Hate you snow, hisssssss.


Sunset in upstate New York. Not quite as IMPRESSIVE as sunsets that have been seen in other STATES, but. It will do. It will have to do.


And finally at home, making new friends, sharing a snack.

Aaaaah yes. It's nice to be home, cooking in your own kitchen, eating from your own bowls, watching your own tv while lounging on your own couch, and especially sleeping in your own bed, snuggly pinned down on either side by two purring cats who may or may not have noticed you were gone but seem happy to be near you anyway.

So why the tears? Why? The tears?

I feel like we've been in a time warp and Santa Fe has just been a lovely, warm, adobe-colored dream. When we left, summer was still in full swing. Now suddenly the green things outside are dead and this house is doing that thing where it can't retain any heat and I have to wear my parka indoors. Is it that time of year already?

Yes, we're back home, and our adventure has officially ended! *Sob*

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Monday, November 06, 2006 12:04:06 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
COME BACK!!!
Monday, November 06, 2006 12:51:46 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Whaaaa...I miss Santa Fe too. The pretty sunsets, the green chiles! Wait. I didnt' got to Santa Fe, it was you! Man, I have been so wrapped up in the month long saga that it is like your favorite show being cancelled. It's ok. Santa Fe will be there for your next visit. Plus the boys missed you whether you think so or not. Welcome Home and enjoy your own bed.
Monday, November 06, 2006 4:45:21 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
If I had moved from somewhere like Santa Fe, I'd miss it too! Its great to see that Dottie kept you company on your travels.

And I'm sure there are plenty of unknown adventures to come!
Monday, November 06, 2006 9:12:36 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Hmm, maybe you need to move to Santa Fe for real. I get the shivers just remembering your posts from last winter about how cold your house is!
Monday, November 06, 2006 9:20:35 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
As someone who spent 35 years on the east coast and them moved to the west, I don't know how you could leave Santa Fe. While I love Colorado, if I had the opportunity to live in Santa Fe (or Albuquerque or Shiprock or Las Cruces or Taos... or.. .you get the picture) permanently, I'd go in a heartbeat.

Move back east? You'd have to drag me kicking and screaming (and crying).
Monday, November 06, 2006 9:25:21 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I love Dottie! Your photos are beautiful, and I'm really upset that there isn't a Cracker Barrel I don't think anywhere in California. That's my kind of food!
Monday, November 06, 2006 10:42:24 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I hope some of the joy at being home can find you. But yeah, I'd be bummed out too. *HUGS*

Oh and should you ever go by a Cracker Barrel again try the Chicken Fried Chicken. Sooooooooooooo Yummy!
Monday, November 06, 2006 11:57:09 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
At least you had the adventure. So many people never have adventures. They go through life not knowing, not missing. How sad is that?
Monday, November 06, 2006 12:43:51 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I'm so glad that you got to spend sometime in Santa Fe on your adventure. It's sad that it had to end, but you guys had a good time and that's what counts. Come back and visit anytime :)
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 4:01:45 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
that snack sharing pic is funny. lol.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:31:39 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Ah! Cracker Barrel. Was it in Richmond, perhaps? We have one on the edge of town. Probably the only good place in the entire city (I think so very highly of my adopted hometown, yes I do!)
Thursday, November 09, 2006 1:06:42 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
what's the next adventure for the catduck duo?
Monday, December 11, 2006 9:58:47 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Hey, I was so happy to discover your blog. I read the whole Santa Fe saga and had to write to tell you our story. My parents moved with me to Santa Fe for two summers (1976-77) and we all fell in love with the city and the area. 28 years later they retired and moved there permanently after dreaming about it forever. Now I get to visit! So who knows when you'll end up there again?
Sunday, January 14, 2007 11:08:49 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I saw these soaps and it reminded me of your Santa Fe trip and Green Chile obsession

http://rarebirdfinds.typepad.com/rare_bird_finds/2006/12/mexican_tamale_.html

BTW, you trip has made me want to go to Santa Fe since then so that is wear I will be for my 30th birthday at the beginning of March. Thanks for the inspiration

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