Monthly Archives: April 2011

Woodsie’s Wayward Ways

(CHICAGO, IL)  Woodsie has added some mysterious stops to our itinerary. Did you see them?  Look, there – to the bottom left of the Home page. Even The Milepost hasn’t heard of Lemoray, British Columbia. You can’t find Lemoray on … Continue reading

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Cremains and Kittens

(NEW YORK, NY)  A decision to move the Our Longest Drive departure up a day is gaining momentum among cast and crew.  Jim Kemshead’s pitch for spending more time in the Yukon has resonance.  There sure seems to be a lot to … Continue reading

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Look Yorick, Inuvik!

(CHICAGO, IL)    Recently, Vic suggested that it would be interesting for the three travelers to make a list of their medications. It’s usually an amusement of men somewhat older than us. I’ve been fortunate so far. I have nothing … Continue reading

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Yukon Email

(NEW YORK, NY)  I received the most wonderful email yesterday.  It was sent by a man I’ve never met named Jim Kemshead.  You know how it is when you don’t know a thing about someone, but you’re able to hear … Continue reading

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Ticker or Noodle

(CHICAGO, IL) I visited my cardiologist yesterday.  Since my surgery two years ago, I see him every six months for a check-up.  This time around, what I needed to know was if my heart was heart-fit to travel.  Whew, I got … Continue reading

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It Must Be Bashert

(CHICAGO, IL) Bashert is a Yiddish word that means destiny.  In the traditional sense, it’s a word used to explain the magic involved in finding a soulmate.  But, more recently, people have let bashert serve as an excuse for anything inevitable. Susan … Continue reading

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