In Middle Earth…well, the middle of America
By Thoreau
We have left DC. The movers were incredibly efficient on Wednesday, and we were able to leave in the evening. We are taking it easy on this trip, and are spending the evening just outside St. Louis, MO. Tomorrow I’ll be visiting a colleague in Columbia, and then on Saturday we’ll drive to Boulder, CO, to visit a friend.
We knew that we’re supposed to feed the movers lunch, and we figured they’d be hungry from their work, so we ordered a ton of pizza. However, they ate very little, so we’ve been eating leftovers instead of buying food on the road. If I never see a pizza again…OK, if I never see a pizza again I’ll be upset. But if I don’t see one for a few weeks I’ll be happy.
I’ve often referred to DC as Mordor, and it’s worth noting that in Western Maryland the mountains were a bit foggy. So I am declaring that we passed through the Misty Mountains, fortunately without encountering any Orcs.
More updates later.
Comment by Nell —
August 30, 2007 @ 9:25 pm
Best wishes for safe traveling and timely arrival!
Comment by Jennifer —
August 30, 2007 @ 9:46 pm
No Orcs yet, anyway. But if you hear dueling banjos, RUN.
Comment by cleek —
August 31, 2007 @ 8:39 am
watch that Gollum and The Evil One don’t creep up and slip away with the so-fair girl.
Comment by Mr. Obscura —
August 31, 2007 @ 8:44 am
Sorry we missed you Dr. T. Chez Obscura (a St. Louis landmark since 1997) would have welcomed you. Thanks for bringing cooler weather
Comment by Barry —
August 31, 2007 @ 8:56 am
I heard that there are cannibals in the Great Plains, ravenous beasts which even decimated the buffalo. Pick up some skunks and coat yourself with their protective essence (warning - don’t use female skunks in heat)
Comment by Timothy —
August 31, 2007 @ 11:41 am
The Orcs are in the Rockies.
Comment by Barry —
August 31, 2007 @ 12:52 pm
No, they congregate more in Texas, a place inimical to earthlike life.
Comment by Noah Yetter —
August 31, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
If you’re looking for a change of pace from pizza, while in Boulder stop in to Half Fast Subs on the Hill for the best sandwich available anywhere on the planet.
Comment by Gary Farber —
August 31, 2007 @ 6:51 pm
“Tomorrow I’ll be visiting a colleague in Columbia, and then on Saturday we’ll drive to Boulder, CO, to visit a friend.”
Don’t suppose you’d have time or desire for a cup of coffee with a stranger, but I likely do, if it turns out to be possible. E-mail me (address under the copyright notice on the sidebar of my blog) if you do.
Comment by Joshua Holmes —
August 31, 2007 @ 9:10 pm
Just remember, no matter what they tell you, that there are no oysters in Colorado.
Comment by Shirt —
September 1, 2007 @ 12:32 am
No… I think you just crossed the Barrows of the shire, you’ve yet to cross the wilderness to the last homely house. Listen to the advice offered by Joshua, Drink Coffee at the Prancing Pony hosted by Esq. Farber, if at all possible.
“T’is evil in the wild to fare.”
Comment by Gary Farber —
September 1, 2007 @ 2:42 pm
No e-mail. Why does Thoreau hate me?
Wait: could Thoreau be visiting me right now while invisible?
Perhaps I should walk about town, shouting in Quenya.
I know: I shall dispatch some Black Riders to search out him and his ilk. My Master commands it.
Comment by Thoreau —
September 3, 2007 @ 12:18 am
Sorry, but my email access is sporadic. I’m in Utah now.
I’ll look you up next time I’m in Columbia, or Boulder, or whatever the locale.