I went to the Grand Canyon and ....

Dizz · 10-15-2009, 12:17 AM

... I lost my luggage on the way! We strapped down all the clothes bags to the roof so tight that the straps twanged when you plucked them. Well, my bag somehow wiggled loose and is being enjoyed by a highway squirrel or something. So, I'm 300 miles away from home and have 1 change of clothes tucked away for when the weather got cooler.

Well, after driving 300 miles we had no idea where it went. We spent the rest of the day at the canyon until we got cold. It was dropping below 40 at dinner time.
Anyway, I got new clothes out of the deal to last me through the rest of the trip.

The trip was amazing by the way other than that ordeal. We went to cliff dwellings, the canyon, Meteor crater, a volcano, an indian ruin made of flagsone and ended it all with visiting the Petrified Forest. All this was over 3 days.

Peg · 10-15-2009, 05:38 AM

I'm glad the trip ended up well. Enjoy the new clothes.

Love the pics!

cars · 10-15-2009, 07:06 AM

Wow great pix Dizz thanks for sharring. I've always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon, but so far have never made it, maybe one day! And keep looking for your lost clothes, you just might see them on someone, somewhere, sometime!

Odie · 10-15-2009, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizz

... I lost my luggage on the way! We strapped down all the clothes bags to the roof so tight that the straps twanged when you plucked them. Well, my bag somehow wiggled loose and is being enjoyed by a highway squirrel or something. So, I'm 300 miles away from home and have 1 change of clothes tucked away for when the weather got cooler.

Well, after driving 300 miles we had no idea where it went. We spent the rest of the day at the canyon until we got cold. It was dropping below 40 at dinner time.
Anyway, I got new clothes out of the deal to last me through the rest of the trip.

The trip was amazing by the way other than that ordeal. We went to cliff dwellings, the canyon, Meteor crater, a volcano, an indian ruin made of flagsone and ended it all with visiting the Petrified Forest. All this was over 3 days.

sounds like the road trip from hell!

beautiful pics.....thanks for sharing.

Dizz · 10-15-2009, 10:01 AM

The scenery really was breath taking. It was so worth getting there despite:

- The dryer breaking down 2 weeks before hand.
- The minivan has almost 100,000 miles and has a new mysterious squeak.
- The weather turned COLD and windy. GC was in the 50F
- The clothes fiasco which cost $160 for clothes and a new bag.
- The propane tank bill coming due.
- Leaving the last place late and driving 300 miles through unfamiliar canyons in the dark.

In the past years, it's been canceled due to:
- Back door flying off in a freak wind storm.
- My sister's wedding and consequent trip to CA
- Front door peeling apart in a lesser wind storm.
- My sister in law's wedding and consequent trip to CA (again.)
- No $
- No reliable car

Nomad · 10-15-2009, 10:24 AM

Awesome!
Was it mind blowing or was it less than expected?
What was your 1st impression and describe what you felt when you saw what you saw.
Please.

Dizz · 10-16-2009, 12:05 AM

Walking up to the rim, I was greeted by a vast canvas of color. You have all seen pictures, but they don't do it justice. It was about 10 miles wide from north to south and 233 miles east to west. Looking northward, all I could see were bands of color with very little else to view. It was almost like being in front of a giant mural. It almost looked FAKE! It is impossible to get a good sense of distance there. I was having a hard time telling where one formation begins and the next ends. They were almost endless!

I got to listen to a ranger talk about the formation and he explained it like this:
D: Deposition ... sediment from the sea lays down the layers
U: Uplift ... a tectonic plate lifted the whole thing up
D: Downcutting ... the river did it's thing
E: Erosion ... weathering mostly.

I thought the acronym was cute.

nok · 10-16-2009, 02:48 AM

Wow, sounds like a fantastic trip. I'm glad things ended up good for you. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Sounds like a really memorable vacation.

YZGI · 10-16-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizz

... I lost my luggage on the way! We strapped down all the clothes bags to the roof so tight that the straps twanged when you plucked them. Well, my bag somehow wiggled loose and is being enjoyed by a highway squirrel or something. So, I'm 300 miles away from home and have 1 change of clothes tucked away for when the weather got cooler.

Well, after driving 300 miles we had no idea where it went. We spent the rest of the day at the canyon until we got cold. It was dropping below 40 at dinner time.
Anyway, I got new clothes out of the deal to last me through the rest of the trip.

The trip was amazing by the way other than that ordeal. We went to cliff dwellings, the canyon, Meteor crater, a volcano, an indian ruin made of flagsone and ended it all with visiting the Petrified Forest. All this was over 3 days.

Is your last name Griswald by chance?

Dizz · 10-16-2009, 11:29 AM

Hee hee hee!

10-15-2009, 12:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dizz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 282	I went to the Grand Canyon and .... ... I lost my luggage on the way! We strapped down all the clothes bags to the roof so tight that the straps twanged when you plucked them. Well, my bag somehow wiggled loose and is being enjoyed by a highway squirrel or something. So, I'm 300 miles away from home and have 1 change of clothes tucked away for when the weather got cooler. Well, after driving 300 miles we had no idea where it went. We spent the rest of the day at the canyon until we got cold. It was dropping below 40 at dinner time. Anyway, I got new clothes out of the deal to last me through the rest of the trip. The trip was amazing by the way other than that ordeal. We went to cliff dwellings, the canyon, Meteor crater, a volcano, an indian ruin made of flagsone and ended it all with visiting the Petrified Forest. All this was over 3 days. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad."
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10-15-2009, 05:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Peg Proud American Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,563	Re: I went to the Grand Canyon and .... I'm glad the trip ended up well. Enjoy the new clothes. Love the pics!
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cars Long Time Member Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Winter months-Florida, Summer months- New England Posts: 8,680	Re: I went to the Grand Canyon and .... Wow great pix Dizz thanks for sharring. I've always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon, but so far have never made it, maybe one day! And keep looking for your lost clothes, you just might see them on someone, somewhere, sometime! __________________ Cars <"LIFE is SHORT, Make the most of it!!!" GET OUTTA HERE!> <Love living Large!> <Home is where you're treated the best, but complain the most!>
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10-15-2009, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dizz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 282	Re: I went to the Grand Canyon and .... The scenery really was breath taking. It was so worth getting there despite: - The dryer breaking down 2 weeks before hand. - The minivan has almost 100,000 miles and has a new mysterious squeak. - The weather turned COLD and windy. GC was in the 50F - The clothes fiasco which cost $160 for clothes and a new bag. - The propane tank bill coming due. - Leaving the last place late and driving 300 miles through unfamiliar canyons in the dark. In the past years, it's been canceled due to: - Back door flying off in a freak wind storm. - My sister's wedding and consequent trip to CA - Front door peeling apart in a lesser wind storm. - My sister in law's wedding and consequent trip to CA (again.) - No $ - No reliable car Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad."
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10-15-2009, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 24,290	Re: I went to the Grand Canyon and .... Awesome! Was it mind blowing or was it less than expected? What was your 1st impression and describe what you felt when you saw what you saw. Please. __________________ 8-1
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10-16-2009, 12:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dizz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 282	Re: I went to the Grand Canyon and .... Walking up to the rim, I was greeted by a vast canvas of color. You have all seen pictures, but they don't do it justice. It was about 10 miles wide from north to south and 233 miles east to west. Looking northward, all I could see were bands of color with very little else to view. It was almost like being in front of a giant mural. It almost looked FAKE! It is impossible to get a good sense of distance there. I was having a hard time telling where one formation begins and the next ends. They were almost endless! I got to listen to a ranger talk about the formation and he explained it like this: D: Deposition ... sediment from the sea lays down the layers U: Uplift ... a tectonic plate lifted the whole thing up D: Downcutting ... the river did it's thing E: Erosion ... weathering mostly. I thought the acronym was cute. __________________ "Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad."
Local Time: 07:05 AM Local Date: 11-21-2009

10-16-2009, 02:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
nok Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 463	Re: I went to the Grand Canyon and .... Wow, sounds like a fantastic trip. I'm glad things ended up good for you. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Sounds like a really memorable vacation. __________________ Happiness is not a destiny. It is a daily goal.
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10-16-2009, 11:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dizz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 282	Re: I went to the Grand Canyon and .... Hee hee hee! __________________ "Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad."
Local Time: 07:05 AM Local Date: 11-21-2009

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