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Sometimes, you just gotta get outta Dodge.
(And, apparently, when those times come you also replace “extra” vowels and consonants with “otta”. Sigh.)
Last weekend I decided to go to Denver, I had originally been planning on driving with Handsome. Denver is about an 8 hour drive from Salt Lake, across the most boring stretch of Wyoming known to man. I believe the Federal Government calls it I-80.
At any rate, after we broke up, I knew I wanted, nay needed, to go to Denver, but had decided that I didn’t want to make the drive by myself. I bought some cheapy plane tickets which, I’m convinced, were only cheap because they required me to wake up at 4:15 AM to catch the plane. Not the best way to start a vacation, but whatever.
Once in Denver, my first order of business was a nap. And it was delicious! The rest of the weekend was spent hanging out with my friends Jared & Ann and their adorable baby, relaxing at the pool, devouring cookies and lemon bars, and a day-trip up to a small mining town up in the mountains.
I wanted to go on a tour of the abandoned silver mine inbetween Georgetown and Silver Plume, Colorado, but it had completely sold out. I had to settle with a train ride on their old mining train and, after a bit of winking and flirting, a piece of silver from a delightfully awkward mining guide. Yes, I’m shameless.
I’m kind of a train fan. They are a big part of my family’s traditions, particlarly LGB trains; my dad has a grundle of trains (and he still plays with them), my mom has an awesome trian that is permanently set up under the grand piano, my brothers have trains, my nephews have trains…when I grow up I am going to have an LGB train too. I’m excited. At any rate, I was more excited about the train ride than I really would let on.
Yeah, I’m a nerd. I’m fine with that. I also love dictionaries, Shakespeare, gingerbread, economic statistics (not necessarily the current ones), and bridges.
What are you nerdy about?
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I mow the grass in alternating directions to get a cross hatch in the yard. I don’t even allow my husband to mow it since I don’t want the pattern messed up.
I believe the ability to read a book of 400-600 pages in a day may also qualify me.
Comment by Stephanie 2009 July 31 @ 6:02 amSeeing as I’m a scientist, I’m nerdy about pretty much everything. Well, maybe not bridges… but definitely baking.
Comment by Inna 2009 July 31 @ 6:02 amI was a math major in college. ‘Nuff said.
Love your fascination with trains. I like them a lot, too, only I don’t like it when they travel high above huge ravines and it looks like we’ll topple over at any time.
Comment by SoMi's Nilsa 2009 July 31 @ 6:40 amTotal nerd here too. But you already knew that
Comment by Z 2009 July 31 @ 6:54 amThe pictures are so pretty! Torsten and I should totally head out there and tour the mine.
Comment by Jess 2009 July 31 @ 8:54 amI’m nerdy about reading comprehension models and thinking about how to help kids read better.
I’m embracing my inner nerd–glad you are too!
Comment by Naomi 2009 July 31 @ 11:43 amI love Denver. I need to go back one of these days.
I think the last time I was on a train was the commuter train from New Jersey into Manhattan, so yeah… trains aren’t my thing I suppose. I’ve been meaning to ride the Amtrack from Salt Lake into Reno, just for a little vaca, but I haven’t got the fundage anymore.
Trains are cool though.
I’m nerdy about a few things, some more than others.
Comment by sov 2009 July 31 @ 12:45 pmI have never looked that cute in summer time, ever. If you weren’t so lovely in every way I’d probably hate you. Wait, I should save that line for the greeting card people.
Comment by Sarakastic 2009 July 31 @ 3:00 pmthat train ride looks amazing, i am slightly jealous of its awesomeness.
Comment by katelin 2009 July 31 @ 5:03 pmI’m a genealogist. A 24-year-old genealogist. That in and of itself makes me a nerd.
Also, I’m gung-ho crazy about board games. Nerdy board games. (Nothing quite as nerdy as Dungeons and Dragons, mind you, but nerdy board games nonetheless).
And yesterday I told my husband that my favorite family activity is saving money.
Comment by Sherry 2009 August 1 @ 11:23 amI’m nerdy about construction cranes. Love to watch them and take pictures of them.
Comment by Sra 2009 August 1 @ 11:26 amI’m nerdy about cataloging programs, science fiction, young adult literature, history, ghosts and vampires, movies, Victorian novels, and lots of other ridiculous things.
Also, your pictures makes me want to go back to Denver! We should have a meet up. You’re also always welcome in Boston!
Comment by nancypearlwannabe 2009 August 1 @ 3:47 pmgah! i hate when i’m away from the blogging world for a while! i had to catch up on your news–sorry to hear about you and handsome, but glad that the trip to denver was a good one. i’ve only been there once for work and it was awesome! hope you’re well.
Comment by miss chevious 2009 August 1 @ 9:12 pmI made your lemon bars tonight! AND blogged about them. They are delicious!
I am nerdy about thesaruses. I love them. They make me happy! Also about books, fall leaves, hiking, and taking photos.
Comment by Amy So 2009 August 3 @ 12:02 amholy cow…that is some gorgeous scenery! I think I need a trip there too…
Comment by Hannah C. 2009 August 3 @ 2:48 pmI’ve never spent a vacation in Denver, only drove through it more times than I can count. I know the Coloradoians got the best part of red rocks in southern part of the state, and the city of Denver is really great! Very modern and populous!
My favorite part of driving to Denver is driving through the Rocky Mountain passes at night and getting driving assistance from the truckers passing through. They are always very friendly while slowing chugging up the mountain, flash their lights a lot and often look out for others. So, that can be my evidence of nerdiness, too!
Comment by Jen 2009 August 4 @ 9:07 amThere is a train under a grand piano in your mom’s living room?
That is the best mom living room ever.
Comment by Erin 2009 August 4 @ 10:57 amThat looks like so much fun, and the scenery is gorgeous.
As for nerdiness, I’m an English nerd. I’ve been known to hate entire songs because of one grammatical mistake, and I actually know the Dewey decimal system (including down to the hundredths place on some of them.)
Comment by Caryn Caldwell 2009 August 4 @ 5:17 pm