Sun 14 Jun 2009
I miss the west!
Posted by Quinn under Indiana, Photos, The Route
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I wanted to put up some photos, but figured I’d write a little too since Ken does most of the writing. Andy and i are a little lazier about this, especially since ken really loves to do it and is a great writer.
Thanks again to Brean for letting us monopolize his apartment for several days in Chicago. The guys did their own thing for a good part of it, and Brean was nice enough to show me around a bit… we went to see “The Bean”. I’ve been to chicago twice before, but both times the bean was not yet there. finally, i got to walk under this thing, and i didnt move because it was so weird and kinda creepy.
i'm waving!!!
Brean also told me all about the architecture in Chicago and why its, generally, a lot nicer than the most of the buildings in NYC.  Standing in Millennium park, it really was much classier than standing in Central Park. and though i miss my friends and occasionally other parts of the big apple, i dont miss it much.
Day 2 in Chicago.. we watched movies ALLLL DAY! Ben Schults on the left (one of Chicago's BEST polo players) and Brean on the right.
So, as Ken said… last night we stayed on Bass Lake and it was way too expensive and completely packed. I fear that we will find this more in our future. Ugh. Hopefully we can still find nice remote spots to camp where its quiet and the kids aren’t obnoxious and annoying.
BUT!! the lake WAS beautiful and it was really nice to sit and eat dinner on the beach. We had a really incredible sunset.
Today we rode to Kokomo…. thaaaaats where you wanna gooooo.   Well, along the way we went through beardstown. As the guys have um, reallyy awesome beards now, i thought it necessary to stop and take a photo.
So, now i’m writing from a bar in Kokomo. Yep, a bar. Already drank 1/2 a bottle of vodka ON MY OWN.. and i toasted to you, mom! Not really, but after a beer and not enough to eat, i can feel it – so, sorry if i sound ridiculous.
i’m excited to hang out in dayton, visit my family in syracuse and ride through pennsylvania. because, even if PA is maddening to ride through, its gotta be a lot nicer than northern Indiana!
it was nice having you here. ken seems to have developed huge breasts.
Quinn, you make me proud.
Really Brean, you never knew about Ken’s awesome titties? He’s had them for years. They’re my 4th favorite thing about him.
1) karaoke skillz
2) sponsor wrangling
3) When he gets mad in polo and knocks people over
4) titties.
this one’s to quinn:
Went to my high school ten year this weekend. I told all my fellow alumni and all the faculty about your awesome journey. Everyone (except my O’brian) thought it was incredible what your doing. Much praise and admiration from MPH to you.
Mr O’brian got “asked to retire” for reasons unknown *glug glug*. I’m sure he was just bitter.
love you, enjoy the hammock at dad’s!
Glad you guys are doing well. Now that our cross-country trek is done, its good to finally sleep more and give our legs a rest.
take care and stay safe out there.
Quinn, the title of this is ” I miss the west”. . . so do I. It seems the tone of things have changed and become less gentle the past week or so.
Still, it’s pretty exciting. Loved that bean thing.
Morning Quinnzo
Can’t wait to see you. Summer might actually arrive about the same time you do. luvluvluv.
yay CHICAGO!!!!
i’m in NY now and it’s not the same without you guys. i don’t have to carry andy home this time…
everyone reading this should come to the Bicycle Film Festival in NY, June 17-21
nice nipps.
Damn,
Brean doesn’t look to excited.
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