Friday, February 29, 2008

fireplace


fireplace, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Indoor fireplace at Gust Hauf in Glendive, MT. Very good pizza. It
was pretty busy, you just can't tell in this picture. We're staying
in Glendive tonight.

Sunset


Sunset, originally uploaded by aimos325.

We saw a spectacular sunset tonight-- the sky was so blue!

In other news, my Grandma Rathbun passed away today. I can't even
tell you guys how blessed I feel to have been able to spend time with
her the week before last. I know she'll be watching over me but we
sure will miss her. Love you tons, G-ma!

more from the park


more from the park, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Jen and the car

Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l Park


Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l Park, originally uploaded by aimos325.

We stopped at Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l Park. It was very pretty.
There were some spectacular canyons but the overlook was closed.
(yeah, what the heck?) We ended up driving into the park (no one was
there to take money from us either). It was really pretty. A little
like the Grand Canyon (much smaller of course) and it was cooler, at
around 45 degrees. Brian suggested it, and we're glad he did.

gummy bears


gummy bears, originally uploaded by aimos325.

More gummy bears! I was in the passenger seat for this one! Jen took
the wheel for a while today, which was nice.

the scene


the scene, originally uploaded by aimos325.

This is pretty much what it looked like across half of North Dakota.
Nothing on either side and it wasn't even snowing! Just windy and
drifting. We took our time and made it just fine.

Big Winners!


Big Winners!, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Jen and I successfully accrued 2000 speedy rewards points at Speedways
along the way! No more after Minnesota, so I cashed in the points for
an itunes card!

Thursday, February 28, 2008

The Cities


The Cities, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Welcome to the Twin Cities. Land of traffic and snow, as Adriane put
it. Tonight we're staying at her house just outside Minneapolis. The
drive was good, only hit snow in Minnesota. Only hit traffic in
Minnesota too; Adriane might be on to something.

red bear


red bear, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Opened the gummi bears during some light Chicago traffic, had a few
more in Wisconsin (they are good).

Starbucks


Starbucks, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Mom and Dad and I at Starbucks this morning, they went to work and I
started towards Alaska (well, Jen's house first).

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Lunar Eclipse


Lunar Eclipse, originally uploaded by aimos325.

The lunar eclipse as seen in Zephyrhills, FL

Monday, February 18, 2008

from Rick's


from Rick's, originally uploaded by aimos325.

watching the people walk by

Chicken


Chicken, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Chickens run wild in Key West

huge


huge, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Huge Cruise ship, stopping in Key West

Customs house again


Customs house again, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Customs house from the back (cruise ship side!)

American Gothic


American Gothic, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Huge statues in front of the Customs House in Key West.

Grandma


Grandma, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Here's Grandma at Rick's. We had a fun day down there!

Rick's


Rick's, originally uploaded by aimos325.

As Aunt Sally said, "We parked grandma at Rick's Bar!" It was a great
place to people watch and have a cool beverage.

sunset


sunset, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Sunset on the beach

Made it!


Made it!, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Key West, FL: the southernmost point in the Continental US.

And in 3 weeks I'll be in Alaska!

Sunday, February 17, 2008

much better


much better, originally uploaded by aimos325.

this is how it really is down here ;-)

rain?


rain?, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Rainy morning in the keys! Luckily it dried out... we spent today
laying on the beach :-)

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Keys


Keys, originally uploaded by aimos325.

made it to the keys today! What fun!

Friday, February 15, 2008

Grapefruit!


Grapefruit!, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Look at all the grapefruit we picked!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

snow


snow, originally uploaded by aimos325.

snowy seats on the deck

reflections


reflections, originally uploaded by aimos325.

The backyard from Marais's eye. You can see the garage out the back door.

Now that I don't have a job, I can do this all day if I want.

Google


Google, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Here is a map I found of Michigan on a google site. Come on! I've
seen some pretty crappy maps of michigan but I think this one takes
the cake.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Marquette


Marquette, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Marquette and Lake Superior. So pretty today!

swimmin spot


swimmin spot, originally uploaded by aimos325.

My favorite swimmin spot on Lake Michigan near Brevort. Didn't look
appealing today. :-P

snow snow snow


snow snow snow, originally uploaded by aimos325.

It's snowing so hard here!

This is a neighbor's back yard

Ice Beard!


Ice Beard!, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Marais's ice beard!

Monday, February 11, 2008

Great Sand Bay


Great Sand Bay, originally uploaded by aimos325.

I don't think I would have been able to capture it even with my good
camera. It was beautiful

copper country cruise


copper country cruise, originally uploaded by aimos325.

I forgot my memory cards on my Copper Country Cruise today! I took a
few black and white pictures and picked up a disposable camera too
(which took this picture).

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Winter Carnival Fireworks


Winter Carnival Fireworks, originally uploaded by aimos325.

This is what fireworks look like in a blizzard. Only in Houghton...

more from snowshoeing


more from snowshoeing, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Another picture from snowshoeing the other day. Katie, me and Jen.

Matt's Hall's Statue


Matt's Hall's Statue, originally uploaded by aimos325.

This is the one Matt's Hall/floor worked on. "The Yeti Encounter"

transformer!


transformer!, originally uploaded by aimos325.

this one just said "RAWR"

OH YEAH


OH YEAH, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Kool-aid Man

Frankenstein!


Frankenstein!, originally uploaded by aimos325.

more from the winning statue

Van Helsing Calms Hysteria in Transylvania

This is the winning statue from Phi Kappa Tau in Hancock

Creatures Rampage the Campus Mall, Crashing Buildings Large and Small

This is part of Sig Ep's statue. To the right is a recreation of the
MEEM. They always have crisp-looking statues and I appreciate that.

Nightmares Consume a Child's Room

Delt Sig's statue. 2nd place.

Ice Ain't Afraid of Sno-ghost


Ice Ain't Afraid of Sno-ghost, originally uploaded by aimos325.

This was the 3rd place statue, but probably my favorite. I mean
really, it's the Stay-puft man! I also like their use of perspective.
TKE's made it.

Jen


Jen, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Jen at Hungarian Falls

snowshoeing


snowshoeing, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Adam, Katie and Tony at Hungarian Falls

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Statue


Statue, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Progress on the statue between Chem-Sci and the EERC (usually Sig Eps)

Dance Party!


Dance Party!, originally uploaded by aimos325.

big dance party around the huge snow speakers

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

post game


post game, originally uploaded by aimos325.

post game high five from his brother...

Broomball action


Broomball action, originally uploaded by aimos325.

Matt is the one in the white helmet. Nice job, buddy!