HBadventure Blog

Kennedy Hot Springs Hike, 2003

Things to know:

1. We’d been anticipating Spring and decided to hike to Kennedy Hot Springs – although it was only March.

2. We were so intent on reaching the final destination it didn’t cross our minds to turn around when the road was closed and we passed people wearing snow shoes.

3. The snow was above our knees and we kept on hiking, I was wearing jeans.

4. At one point Barry fell off a bridge trying to rescue me and I thought I lost him in a snow drift.

5. We camped in the middle of a snow field with gear that was not meant to be used in snowy weather.

6. The hot springs were not that hot, but worth it.

In one week I’ll be turning 30.

30!!!

Do you hear that? My belly isn’t the only big thing happening around here, I’ll be rolling into a new decade within the week.

Barry, being one in this relationship who actually can keep a secret, has only given me a few clues as to where we are headed for a few days this weekend.

Here is what I know:

• We can get there within 2-3 hours from HBHQ.
• It is South of HBHQ
• No dogs are allowed at the place where we are staying. (Syd goes to Camp Janet)
• Barry is bringing his kayak.
• It is a small town.
• We’ve never been there before – or at least he’s never been there and he doesn’t think I’ve been there.
• We’ve never talked about it.
• We’ll be able to make our own food.
• The above picture was e-mailed to me today. Apparently, it is from the kitchen window of where we are staying.

30.

In one week, but the celebration starts this weekend!!

More clues to come…I hope.

SATURDAY EVENING @ GROCERY STORE

Me: I don’t know what to get for a snack. NOTHING looks good. [Poor, poor me]

Barry: Just get the Idaho Spud. [As if it were the most logical choice]

Me: Yeah, I think the Spud is the way to go. Look, this is the candy bar that made Idaho famous.  [Is Idaho really famous?]

WEDNESDAY MORNING

Barry: When are you going to eat your Spud?

Me: Hands off the Spud! I’ll eat it when I’m ready.  [I proceed to worry about my Spud all day at work while Barry works from home. Spud survives the work day.]

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Me: Spud is a dud. So gross. [Such a let down]

Barry: Oh, you are right, that is not good.

Moral of the story: Stay away from the Spud that made Idaho famous.

Our house is toasty, the hot chocolate poured and we’re counting down the hours until we’re back to work. 2009 was fantastic in every sense of the word, we’re beyond excited for 2010. Lots of changes coming…..anticipation!

This morning before Barry left he made sure to tell me to drive slowly and be really safe. Of course I told him that I would and went happily along my merry way. It wasn’t until I was getting my keys out of my purse that I also found this little note stashed on top of my belongings.

He was totally serious about me being careful in the icy conditions and seeing his second reminder was enough to make me really slow down and listen to his words.

I’m glad of that because many cars were slipping and sliding on my trek to work this morning.