Jamestown, ND
I got thru the border relatively harmlessly today, took about 45 mins and I was cleared to go. the lady that I had an appointment with didn't show...so I was pretty alarmed at first. So I guess their 3rd in charge was working and he, refreshingly, was a normal person who treated people like real human beings. He reviewed my case and gave me a visitor visa till January 2006. Wahoo! I was pretty psyched about that...cos i wasn't looking forward to the 2 day drive back to BC.
Wow, North Dakota is very scarily similar to the prairie provinces in Canada. Flat as anything. Apparently, Leah isn't the only person I've met that calls Walmart - WallyWorld; cos everyone else here does too. If you ever stop in Jamestown, have a meal at Grizzlies. Wow. for a simple steak dinner, it was pretty much the best beef stirfry, best mashed potatoes, best garlic bread and some weird cheese sauce soup that I've spent for $9. It was really good.
Also, the lady asked me if i wanted A1 or 57 sauce...and I was like...huh? I smiled cheekily and requested to try em both. Personally, the 57 sauce is more down my alley.
Thanks to anyone who prayed or sacrificed a small llama for me to get across today. Your friendship and support is really appreciated.
Tomorrow, we're heading thru Minneapolis into the Mall of America...and then I'll drive more and get into Osseo, WI.
Wow, North Dakota is very scarily similar to the prairie provinces in Canada. Flat as anything. Apparently, Leah isn't the only person I've met that calls Walmart - WallyWorld; cos everyone else here does too. If you ever stop in Jamestown, have a meal at Grizzlies. Wow. for a simple steak dinner, it was pretty much the best beef stirfry, best mashed potatoes, best garlic bread and some weird cheese sauce soup that I've spent for $9. It was really good.
Also, the lady asked me if i wanted A1 or 57 sauce...and I was like...huh? I smiled cheekily and requested to try em both. Personally, the 57 sauce is more down my alley.
Thanks to anyone who prayed or sacrificed a small llama for me to get across today. Your friendship and support is really appreciated.
Tomorrow, we're heading thru Minneapolis into the Mall of America...and then I'll drive more and get into Osseo, WI.
posted by Cheryl & Darrell | 5:47 PM
10 Comments:
Congrats on making it across the 49th....on your comment on N. Dakota being alot like the Canadian prairies...what'd ya think that as soon as you crossed the 49th you'd enter some new demention where the ground wasn't flat and mountains and foothills would spring up outta nowhere??? Silly silly ;-)
Drive Safely...my friend Carina is already upset that I sacrificed a Llama from her Llama farm :-p
Rie
Mmm... llama...
Glad to hear you made it across. Welcome to the states! Heinz has 57 varieties, so I guess you've tried two today.
I hope you enjoy the midwest. Minneapolis to Chicago should be rolling hills and lots of green. Stop at a super wallyworld too.
Cue the Hallelujah Chorus!! Congratulations!
What did I tell you Darrell? Of course you made it across the border! Personally, I prefer A1.
All right bro! You're in! Glad to hear it went smooth. I hopw the remainder of trip goes equally smooth.
Steak sauce... I'll have none of that :-P Nothing beats Montreal Steak Spice in my opinion.
BTW to add to Leah's comment Heinz actually has over 100 varieties but the "57 Varieties" comes from an ad campaign from early 1900s which they kept as their slogan.
Anyways, all the best to you Darrell and may God Bless you.
Eric
I've never felt so inadequate in my heinz history as i do today....you guys are amazing...
Hi Darrell,
Glad to hear you made it through! That's great. We were wondering if you made it through. At least you don't have to subjugate yourself to the torture of more walks with us. ha ha! Take care!
Judy
I enjoyed my walks with you guys jude! I kinda miss 'em actually =) One more thing to add to this entry: if you want to know what chlorine tastes like, go to North Dakota, grab a cup and fill it up with tap water. I filled up my water bottle last night, and no amount of ice tea mix could get the "pool" taste out of the water. ew.
I already miss my alpaca darrell
Wow, these people represented here are only a small fraction of people who were brave enough to leave a comment. Its assuring to know that even while so far from home, I can still have community and support....too bad for all those poor tylopoda camelidae....
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