tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post1453371945266154496..comments2024-03-21T05:32:34.995-06:00Comments on Chronologie Vintage: Sallymandy Crosses the Rocky Mountainssallymandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15832828827048897372noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-22696280349943463982009-05-03T22:44:00.000-06:002009-05-03T22:44:00.000-06:00Stephanie: You know, I didn't mean to worry peopl...Stephanie: You know, I didn't mean to worry people! I wasn't really afraid at any time. I generally trust people on these roads. There seems to be kind of a sense that you need each other, and most people are very helpful. At the same time, every once in a while there's a Unabomber or other scary sort. I just didn't want to take a chance. <br /><br />Tessa. thanks, it was beautiful. See note to Stephanie about the shuddery moment!<br /><br />Thanks, Gal. I know, times have changed. The young man might not have been so mad had he damaged his own car instead of a rental. <br /><br />Jennifer: How nice that you have a son in Montana and have been here. There's nothing like that smell. I'm glad you enjoyed being in Montana. <br /><br />We'll miss you, Catherine. "See" you soon!sallymandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832828827048897372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-74018823808670614462009-05-02T17:22:00.000-06:002009-05-02T17:22:00.000-06:00I was riding along with you and thinking how beaut...I was riding along with you and thinking how beautiful the scenery was and then,Whammo! Things got pretty scary. Glad you're home safe and sound. You're a braver girl than I! <br />I'll be leaving for a trip too. Hopefully I won't see a soul! I will miss ya, but will visit on my return. Take care!<br />Catherineceeceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962254736526651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-62061587048508980422009-05-02T16:06:00.000-06:002009-05-02T16:06:00.000-06:00I loved taking your trip with you. The pictures a...I loved taking your trip with you. The pictures along the journey were just right to enable us to feel that we were there. <br /><br />I remember that pine smell; it is quite strong. My son goes to school at MSU in Bozeman. The first time we visited, we landed at night, and drove and drove along a very wind-y, twisty, road I thought was going to be an interstate highway, all the way up and up to Big Sky to our hotel (I thought it was closer when I booked it). All this way it was pitch dark and I could only make out the road right in front of me. But, when we finally emerged from the car, we entered the air of mountain pine smell. It was so intense. You can imagine that I was "shocked and awed" when I woke up and looked out my window to see the landscape.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187999748785622735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-35560419714307818872009-05-02T10:01:00.000-06:002009-05-02T10:01:00.000-06:00First off--I am glad that angry young man at least...First off--I am glad that angry young man at least verbally took some time out to verbally thank you for helping him out.(makes me think how things have changed--my husband hitched out west years ago--no rental car for him)<br /> I loved travelling along with you through your words and photos and enjoyed the varied scenery(from snow to green grass and that gorgeous trillium!).Gal Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00643821953484820115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-28396690498625301232009-05-02T07:51:00.000-06:002009-05-02T07:51:00.000-06:00I loved every moment of that trip, Sallymandy, apa...I loved every moment of that trip, Sallymandy, apart from the part where the crazy young man got his knife out to slash the airbags! Yikes, that was a shuddery moment. The rest of the road trip looked stunningly beautiful. One day.....:-)Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233122532137654099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-49365236834874341982009-05-02T07:07:00.000-06:002009-05-02T07:07:00.000-06:00Whaaa! You had me all wistful and wishing I was d...Whaaa! You had me all wistful and wishing I was designing costumes in Montana again this summer, and all of a sudden, it was like, crazy guy with a knife, run, Sallymandy, run! Whew. I think I need a beer. And that guy needs some mood stabilizers.Stephanie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09582031215488414276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-17707885990878968072009-05-01T23:28:00.000-06:002009-05-01T23:28:00.000-06:00Protege: thanks; you're too kind. You know, it w...Protege: thanks; you're too kind. You know, it was really fun for me to go over there and see these familiar scenes in terms of what I could share on my blog. It made the trip way more fun. I appreciate so much that you read it and enjoyed it. <br /><br />It really wasn't that unusual or surreal to see the SUV rolled over, because that does happen from time to time. The cell phone thing, too...we have large areas of land without it, I guess because the towns are just far apart. Yes, I did drive alone. I like to do that though I do realize it's not always wise.<br /><br />Seeker: Thank you, kind friend! xo<br /><br />Frugal: Come visit sometime, Frugal! Or make some new friends...?! <br /><br />Duchesse: Thank you; yes, I'm glad he wasn't hurt, too. If he had been and I'd had to do CPR or something....bad. Appreciate your comments.<br /><br />Clever Pup: Thanks, CP. This sort of thing is probably pretty common in your neck of the woods, eh? <br /><br />Cynthia: That's really something; I'd love to know who your family was and whether you still have relatives around here. Please let me know.<br /><br />Deja Pseu: Oh, thank you. I used to be more adventurous--someday maybe I'll write about the time I was 22 and got stalled in the mountains and rode into town with a truck full of Army guys, who were kind of awkward but very polite.<br /><br />Modest: Thank you for the comments, and it's really good to know you would show the pix to your kids. Thanks a lot! <br /><br />Belette: Thank you, dear. The flower kind of made it for me. This scenery is striking and impressive, but also harsh in its way and I love seeing flowers in it. <br /><br />Droll: Thank you for your compliment; I appreciate it mucho. Kinda unhinged, maybe...I saw enough to decide to move on. I'm glad I'm home safely too.<br /><br />Lola: Oh, thanks so much. Kind feedback such as yours always makes my day. It was fun to put this post together for my blog-pals. <br /><br />Moonlight: So funny. I have lived in Texas. It has lots of other good attributes. I do like the Hill Country, and we used to hike in Lost Maples State Park. Have you been there? <br /><br />Sher: Thanks, friend. I appreciate your feedback. <br /><br />Nathan: thank you for the comments and visit. My camera is kind of cheap, held together with duct tape after my daughter dropped it on a marble museum floor.sallymandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832828827048897372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-16039647116924955892009-05-01T20:02:00.000-06:002009-05-01T20:02:00.000-06:00Thanks for the kind words about my blog. You have ...Thanks for the kind words about my blog. You have some attractive photos on yours - I'm always interested in good photography. <br /><br />Best,<br />NathanNathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13920234350446745482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-52131848306544792772009-05-01T19:32:00.000-06:002009-05-01T19:32:00.000-06:00What an adventure! You have a lot of courage. For...What an adventure! You have a lot of courage. Forget Lewis & Clark..we'll call that the Sallymandy trail from now on. <br /><br />I love hearing about places I've never been. Thanks for sharing the pictures :)Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724466373032206343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-70680541426891562042009-05-01T18:41:00.000-06:002009-05-01T18:41:00.000-06:00Oh, my gosh...the scenery! Have you been to Texas?...Oh, my gosh...the scenery! Have you been to Texas? We don't have that! :)<br /><br />MalisaMalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02716280057476425463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-79470567844162941202009-05-01T18:02:00.000-06:002009-05-01T18:02:00.000-06:00What a fantastic read! Thank you for making us tre...What a fantastic read! Thank you for making us tread the Louisiana Purchase trail with you. These are the kinds of posts I love to read, and you did a magnificent job with the photos too.<br /><br />You are generous and an enthusiast, and that's why your posts are always a joy.<br /><br />Slashing away at the airbags, huh? Arrivederci, scary!<br /><br />CiaoEleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-64072613309501296932009-05-01T16:23:00.000-06:002009-05-01T16:23:00.000-06:00WOW!!! what a trip!!!
a) it is gorgeous up there
...WOW!!! what a trip!!!<br /><br />a) it is gorgeous up there<br />b) you are a good writer<br />c) that guy is lucky he is alive and he sounds a little UNHINGED, but accidents can do that to ya<br />d) glad you got out of there before it got any more wacky!!!<br /><br />hope you are home safe and that you can have a good weekend. <br /><br />wow!drollgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098844996589898590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-59397461024440648012009-05-01T12:35:00.000-06:002009-05-01T12:35:00.000-06:00The flower in the midst of a winter scene is so lo...The flower in the midst of a winter scene is so lovely. You were sort of a well dressed Sacagawea good Samaritan. Hopefully he has gotten to the point of being able to laugh about it.<br />Glad you are home. Have a lovely weekend.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-25468179786125394372009-05-01T08:33:00.000-06:002009-05-01T08:33:00.000-06:00I can never get over the photos of green and snow ...I can never get over the photos of green and snow together. This time of year we're already mowing our grass!<br /><br />Love the photo of the eagle. My husband (after years of military service) collects them (not the eagles...lol...but crafterd ones) and loves them even more if they have a flag with them.<br /><br />Really sweet of you to help the guy out. Poor guy!<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed your trip and thanks for the photos. I"m going to show them to the children and then we'll rewatch our movie about Lewis and Clark.<br /><br />P.S. Your clothes look like great traveling outfits. I'd rather travel in comfort than style any day for a car ride.The WalMart Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356266767492194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-7033912394745496022009-05-01T08:04:00.000-06:002009-05-01T08:04:00.000-06:00Wow, what an adventure! The pictures are gorgeous...Wow, what an adventure! The pictures are gorgeous, and I'm very impressed with your pioneer spirit and fortitude. I would've been far too afraid of a crazy, swearing man to try to help, and probably would've driven on until I could get a cell signal and call for help. I guess that's what living in the city does to you.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-22258132736676504542009-05-01T07:51:00.000-06:002009-05-01T07:51:00.000-06:00Amazing travels, Oh Brave One!
Wonderful photos!
I...Amazing travels, Oh Brave One!<br />Wonderful photos!<br />I'll write more later when not under time constraints, but I must tell you, first....<br />My paternal grandmother's family moved from Canada to Missoula when she was a little girl and homesteaded!!! Uncanny! More later!<br />:^)<br />CCynthia L. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13626090956828108370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-62684122281988827662009-05-01T07:37:00.000-06:002009-05-01T07:37:00.000-06:00Brave indeed Sallymandy. I'm glad he wasn't hurt. ...Brave indeed Sallymandy. I'm glad he wasn't hurt. <br /><br />Sounds like something from Twin Peaks.The Clever Puphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198739825136188378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-41389523184371846292009-05-01T06:30:00.000-06:002009-05-01T06:30:00.000-06:00That's some remarkable Good Samaritan work there! ...That's some remarkable Good Samaritan work there! I am grateful he wasn't hurt. No way to phone if one has an accident is scary and I see how citified I am. And thanks for the photos of this magnificent part of the country, and of you!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-15057238034490363052009-05-01T06:24:00.000-06:002009-05-01T06:24:00.000-06:00Oh, my friends moved to Montana a few years ago an...Oh, my friends moved to Montana a few years ago and then moved away before I could visit. Why, oh why, did I not go?<br /><br />Just beautiful.Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-25391362091695767242009-05-01T05:40:00.000-06:002009-05-01T05:40:00.000-06:00OMG dear you were very brave to help the young man...OMG dear you were very brave to help the young man!!!!<br /><br />Well, sounds a very trilled trip, beautiful photos!!!<br /><br />Luv<br /><br />xoxoSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128993876847534647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5494416304107404915.post-68138790759107456692009-05-01T00:47:00.000-06:002009-05-01T00:47:00.000-06:00Wow, this was an absolutely fantastic read; thank ...Wow, this was an absolutely fantastic read; thank you for sharing your trip and lovely pictures with us.<br /><br />I found many things interesting about this recollection; the fact that there was snow in some parts, the hotel room looked like a grandmothers living room - very cosy;)), the fact that you drove alone, which I find very courageous (did you?) and the incident with the red SUV which must have been very surreal. Just reading that there was no coverage for your cellular phone makes the trip somewhat adventurous and makes me feel like you were out in the wild.;) In Europe no matter where you are, the cellphone is always working.<br />Glad you are back, wishing you a lovely Friday.;))Zuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.com