Iowa 80!

A break at the biggest truck stop on earth proved educational with a library, museum, modern displays, dining, theatres--and my favorite after 2-3 days without one...showers!



Location: Walcott, Iowa. I-80 Exit 284.

Christmas on the Road!

While unable to compete with the classic 'home & family' Christmas, the road still offers some sweet vistas & insights on white sandy beaches (Miramar, Florida), interstate lights (I-35 in Texas my favorite), t-shirt & shorts weather (nice...) & a spaghetti rings in tomato sauce Christmas Eve Dinner! (blah:-/...my bachelor dinner just doesn't compare!) But my tummy is full, I'm healthy, I'm happy, and I foresee many better days just around the bend (including Christmas)!..I simply have to steer that direction.

Road Service

Aahhh...A refreshing Sunday service & tune-up was just what I needed to keep moving succesfully across the highway of life!

The border walk...

Upon discovering 'River Walk' road near the CREngland Terminal, I was excited to explore its destination.

So I did & discovered (after a few detours) 'El Rio Grande' under one of the main transport bridges between the US & Mexico, a sound sleeping pelican (I came within 5'!), a bunch of beer cans/bottles (drink & litter responsibly!), and (surprise) a cautious & concerned border patrol officer--'Be Careful'.

Careful (according to my standards) I was & we arrived safely back to camp in a Freightliner Classic XL next to dozens of other trucks waiting for trailers.

Back on the road!

Well we're back on the road enjoying the highway of life--including some good grubbing at the Robert & Dennis Diner. Plus a ride to Cheyenne to meet up with my trainer Everitt.

Niece Age: Dawn of Da 'Great White Beast'

My nieces Kaylee & Tiona put together quite a performance of my favorite part from Ice Age: Dawn of The Dinosaurs.

Buck (the weasel we're imitating] get's swallowed by the 'Beast', but weasels his way out!

Falcon Feed!

This falcon/hawk/big bird treated us to a sweet view of her tasty sparrow/small bird meal. . .

. . .creating feeding time at my parents 'zoo around you'!

Update! Arie, a fellow urban/rural camper, just informed me this is a Cooper Hawk.

Crazy Cool Kids...

Meet my nephew Jarem (a firecracker) my neice Lexi (a sweetie) & my sister-in-law Alisha (a stellar mom).

Island Exploration Upgrade!

We're setting up camp in Salt Lake City for a few days while Everritt, my trainer most likely, makes his way from Florida.

We'll hit the road early next week.

Water guys with guns (aka border patrol)

I simply wanted a glimpse of these Rio Grande guys passing by...but they pull over, a border patrol truck pulls up to my left, and I stand in a swimsuit by the border surrounded by guys with guns. . .

Blah!

Luckily my swimsuit was dry, the officer in the truck was cool with my explanation and the water guys were just taking a break for a few--whew!

Tommy & Denny's mobile rug & art outlet!

Monday night I ran into this unique setup complete with a couple cool guys living & beautifying asphalt everywhere (especially Texas) by selling rugs, carpets & art out of their mobile store/home.

A visit includes a wide variety of art for the floor or wall, plus quality conversation with a couple fellow travelers on the road of life--glad our paths crossed!

Zoo Around You: Mealtime!

This spider at Optimist Park in Odessa, Texas wasn't seeing much action (similar to this field) so I fed it a couple ants and made one spider quite content (the ants felt otherwise).

Just wait til I have a quality camera which shows details!

Going down with the sun...

I'm now up early though to get our load to Mexico. We stop in Laredo, Texas & let the Mexicans deliver Mexico, yet me gustaria ayudarles uno de estos...

Road Service(s)

Sunday services on the road are exciting when you are able to attend, challenging when you aren't. Today appears to be another unable to attend day (unless you count IHOP as International House of Prayer:-/).

Somehow I still feel in tune and in harmony with Heavenly Father. I also feel a purging of some sins from my system. Plus, providing through work (play preferred still:-) feels good & right.

As we (my trainer Michael actually) wash his truck I'm reminded that Sunday activities are determined by the driver and when I'm the driver decisions will be different.

Peace be unto you.

Sun. Snow. Sounds.

I like Denver!

PS: That snowball was supposed to miss you/the camera--Oops!

Camp Walmart!

My first time resting my head in a rig at Walmart went well. Sleep in a non-moving vehicle (besides the earth) is nearly always easier.

Spice'n up lunch & life!

En route to a Dallas delivery, breaks & window sight-seeing are essential!

Cold Milk!

Served straight from the cream machine spicket...cereal on the road gets easier (& more economical) everyday--thanks coffee drinkers!

Road Tires...

Life on the road is a taxing & tiring adventure--we're delivering 33,362 pounds of fresh (unlike me) tomatoes & cucumbers from Mexico to Michigan. The truck, trailer, & tomatoes seem to feel no fatigue compared to me.

Laredo TexMex Trailer transport

Thanks to a delayed load I took some time to explore & scratch the surface of U.S./Mexico trade via trailer y dinero. I also walked around the block & talked with a couple Mexican truckers from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico who had crossed the border to pickup or dropoff. They say Americans rarely cross the border...Laredo, USA being the main hub.

Fiesty Fire Ants!

These ants (fire possibly?) were supposed to storm the curb and come after you like they did me at another ant pile, but plans don't always go as expected...whaddya do? Accept the unexpected, be flexible & fix the damage--I put that dirt in place much quicker than the ants could have, but not near as persistantly & precisely.

Tradin' Trainers (Phase 1.7)

Dallas Texas will be my backyard for a few due to another trainer trade/upgrade. Drivin' & Jivin' ain't easy. Going cross country with two to three distinct personalities in a 77 sqft. cab condo (2 bed, no bath) is like living in your bathroom!..minus the facilities!! Yet the view from the throne is incredible.

Top Bunk in Tulia Texas

It's not often I'm able to sleep in the top bunk because the truck is usually moving, making it unsafe for sleeping (too easy to fly through windshield). But we're immobile tonight & I'm taking advantage!

Kick'n back, in back...

I kinda like kick'n back in the bottom bunk watching the world go by (it's flying by, inviting me to arch the gaps in my life & run steady as a river). Plus I'm getting some good geography lessons--that's the Mighy Mississippi running next to the St. Louis Arch. The Missouri feeds (or exits?..unlikely) the Mississippi further north.

The Garden State

While we weren't exposed to the most fertile parts & plants of New Jersey (we visit warehouses) we'll be back--Cincinnati's awaiting 43,926 pounds of Arizona Sweet Tea!

Our Amazing Island!

Today's drive (yesterday actually) was amazing! The views of ivy-covered ledges & trees along I-75 north to Atlanta was peaceful & inviting--one area looked like terraced waterfalls of ivy! (I'll get ya some pictures & videos on another trip!) Speaking of trips here's Saturdays trip to the pool (across the street from the TA truck stop)...I just slept through Kentucky, Indiana, & Illinois--I'll be driving to Green Bay shortly.

The North Gate

Brother & Sister Row's backyard gate leads straight to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel in Lecanto, Florida--Appealing!..Add a temple & waterpark & I'm there for the long haul!

CA Backyard Exploration

Today I extended my California backyard exploring to the mountains by bus & feet--it's good to get out & live!

My Backyard (Mira Loma, CA) Forecast

Foggy...but not for long--sunny as soon as the clouds clear!

TA Cafe. Rainforest Cafe. Zoo Around You Cafe!

A tasty treat at the TA Cafe.

A quick expedition through The Rainforest Cafe.

Plus a preview of 'The Zoo Around You Cafe' coming up, complete with creepy crawlies magnified to gargantuan size right before your eyes!..inviting an appetizing bug bite!

Phase 1.2 Training Snack

Mira Loma makes a nice place to eat & wait.

P.S. You may have to wait for more content depending on training time & my trainer.

Jeddrest

A bit bumpy, but quite comfy considering the conditions...

On the road...looking for a load.

Good Morning Boise!..& beyond!!

Camping in a confined cab with plenty of heat stretched me, yet was expected to a degree--I'll adapt.

The Written Word.

Well, we're back to where blogging began: words. Specifically the written word. The attached spoken words via video/audio are not cooperating & time to fix them is lacking--I'm about to drive to Boise--Eddy (my driver trainer) just arrived & will be ready shortly.
Hence, enjoy the written word for a few...

CREngland Salt Lake Hub Tour

A unique & open place to rest your head, feed your face, & start your trucking career.

We're about...to head out!

Booyah-bring on Boise & beyond!

In Limbo...

Waiting for our trucks & trainers--in the meantime we play!

Lower 48 gettin' closer!

We will arrive!

Just What I Needed!..

A peaceful pool of pure water.

Plus some peaceful family time...which I oughtta capture & share too--I started to tonight and as I did my neice Lexi fell out of the swing onto me--blah...better results next time!

Backing Goes Forward...

Slowly but surely we're getting better & braver!..Prepared to pass the backing test tomorrow.

Training Reflections...

Accidents (& plans) Happen.

Yet we keep going knowing we'll have fewer accidents in the future as we improve our approach (slow/walk while crossing railroad tracks on a bicycle at an angle) and more purposeful plans brought to pass (Dashboard Diner Motor Meals) as we create, incubate, & generate better days (& dining!).

Such is Life...

Even adventures require work & have drawbacks--forward we go nonetheless! I've got a lot to offer in this 'Urban Camping' area & it will not go unoffered! Prepare to receive...

The Adventure Begins...

A bunch of paperwork & the usual orientation routine so far...plus the discovery that this training includes weekends & possibly Labor Day--Blah!

We Will Get There!

Believe. Receive! (Mark 11:24)
(Post inspired by Karl Jenkin's Adiemus)

What an Airshow!

Ogden's iFly instructors put on quite a show...I'd like to do something similar!

An Insightful Temple Trip.

So much to learn from the Lord about life...& what better spot than His House!

A Complete Connection!

Yes indeed, we finally made the complete connection between Salt Lake & Bountiful on foot, via City Creek Canyon (Salt Lake) & Mueller Park (Bountiful).

The City Creek side is a little rough (wear pants!) with an overgrown, less traveled trail...


...while the Mueller Park side is worn & well-traveled.

Creating a safe & sound arrival into Bountiful's Mueller Park full of friends, fun...

...and food!

Bubble Gum Bacteria

Nasty! Some of my ideas are really quite quirky (to put it mildly:-).

Surfing Ogden!

Indeed the 'Flowrider' creates quite a ride for landlocked surfers (& random observers).

Police Officers = Peace Officers???

Wow, I find this 'Peace Officer' title incredibly hard to attach to Police Officers (do they know this?!), yet Utah Code 53-13-102 clearly classifies 'law enforcement officers' as peace officers...

53-13-102. Peace officer classifications.
The following officers may exercise peace officer authority only as specifically authorized by law:
(1) law enforcement officers;
(2) correctional officers;
(3) special function officers; and
(4) federal officers.

I just informed a police secretary of this title over the phone and she agreed they 'keep the peace'. In a world at war within our homes and communities it's more an attempt to re-create peace (quite a quest for any police or peace officer!) so I see the difficulty. Yet I sincerely question whether the police force has a working model for peace force--whoa!..is forced peace possible? We are definitely trying overseas with weapons and war, yet is it working? Either way, 'The Peace Force' just doesn't fit! 'The Police Force' fits and describes the role law enforcement officers abide by much better. Hmmm...was this the 'Peace Officers' originally intended destination?..or just the code writers?

Bubbleheads!

A little bubble play produced some new tricks including this one catered to those you know & love.

A decent discovery...

The Lagoon/Farmington trail was well worth the detour 2 avoid some I-15 traffic delays.

We'll never make it like this!

This much mistrust will destroy us!

I mean how will we ever learn to live in harmony one with another and break down walls when we feel threatened by a guy who offers 'it's likely the starter motor' when an open hood invites help?..Later backing off to work on some bubble wands and try'em out when you (two Brigham City Sisters) request for a flashlight goes unfulfilled.

A call to the police only creates greater walls as this alarms the bubble blower...suddenly realizing he may have something to do with this--Absurd! He decides to find out (Uh oh!) and goes directly to Officer Enos Slivers who says he isn't sure I'm involved or not "Let's take a look at my Laptop." 'Ih. Text me your discovery!' I say to myself as I go to you gals talking with Officer Kohl and ask "Do I have anything to do with this?" "No!" one of you answers immediately likely following Officer Kohl's advice. So I head back to my bubbles, wand in hand, coming face to face with Officer Enos who asks why I didn't listen to his 'come back' request--"I went to solve the problem directly" I counter quickly.

He tells me to stand on the curb, but I've already decided I'm going back to my original position blowing bubbles and minding my own business (oh that I had maintained this post from the get-go!). Officer Enos disagrees and now commands I sit on the curb. I stop and stand on the curb saying/insinuating 'This is close enough'. Again Officer Enos disagrees, comes to me, grabs my arm to pull me down, I try to pull out my cell phone shouting "I'm getting this on camera!" but Officer Enos thinks I'm grabbing my cell phone gun so he knees and tackles me. Next thing I know I'm in handcuffs lying on the ground (Officer Enos is a good wrestler!) my cell phone gun confiscated and my body searched for other weapons (I must've dropped my bubble wand by this point).

Somewhere in this process my phone gun rings and I miss Lynn's call, I'm flustered by this time and request to talk to Officer Enos Slivers Boss (I feel mistreated--especially my wrists...Handcuffs Hurt!). Officer Kohl calls Officer Ward who interrogates me, siding with you gals from the get-go...beauty > truth. Officer Ward only starts to see the real picture when he talks with my mentally challenged friend Lynn who has been hiding upstairs afraid of the situation.

I yell and lie to you two across the grass 'I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable' when the truth surfaces that you were uncomfortable with me and had called the cops.

The police investigation continues with me on the grass in handcuffs and you two by your car trying to get it going--yeah, you two better be gone before I'm unhandcuffed and free to blow a big bubble your way or get you with my cell phone gun!

I'm still pretty riled at this point and request to talk to Officer Ward's boss since I'm not impressed with him at all. Around this time Officer Kohl asks if I need any medical attention. I accept the offer since my leg is bleeding, my wrists kill, and my right arm is numb--I had no idea the whole fire department (fire truck and 7 or so EMT's) would show up...to put a Band-Aid on my leg. The main EMT was too scared to look at my handcuffed aching arms (he must've heard about my bubble wand and phone gun:-). He did give me some good advice though--"We listen to the guys with guns!" Amen. Simply maintaining my post, minding my business regardless alarming police arrival, and following directions like submissively sitting on the curb would've curbed most of this mayhem. A police force open to assess a situation free from the 'Guilty Until Proven Innocent'/'Everyone Knows How To Act In My Presence' mindsets would've allowed Officer Enos to allow me to stand on the curb and get my story.

Lieutenant Tracy (Officer Ward's Boss) eventually arrives, I vent, he defends, he (perhaps all of them) realizes I'm no cause for concern and let me loose--Oh to be free...I hate handcuffs! I vent in my freedom to the four officers standing in the grass with me repeating my assessment of the situation: We'll never get there like this! (Get where they ask) We'll never get where God wants us to be--We'll never achieve unity and peace with this much mistrust...and now I add this much police intervention. Imagine I were black, hispanic, tattoo'd, had an older car, (anything out of you two small town gals comfort zone)--you'd've called the cops even quicker. The police may have acted quicker and more aggressively (unless the innocent was wiser/experienced with how to act in the presence of police and submitted to 'the guys with the guns'). Be it in Brigham City or Salt Lake City this is not how we are meant to live.

My Brigham City Sisters I am sorry you were uncomfortable, yet I make no apology for my actions--How was I to know you were uncomfortable? I'd've gladly communicated the fact that the only reason I was still outside parked behind you two was because I was waiting for a friend--but how was I to know what reassurance you needed? I felt no suspiciousness in my actions! So I withdrew and minded my business (of bubbles:-). And ended up discovering the business of building walls with mistrust and police intervention.

Downtown Ogden!

An entertaining & inspiring place to pass through while biking back to bed. My blood brother Boyd & sister Maritza are good to me!

Frontrunner River Correction

We cross the Weber River (not Ogden) just south of the Ogden Frontrunner Terminal. The Ogden River flows into the Weber River a few blocks north.

Big & Little Cottonwood Canyon Connection!

Aahh...A nice mid-week hike connecting canyons is refreshing! Now I'm ready to make some connections in the work world--know anyone looking for an adventurous over the road driver/ a 'Smokin' Bubble Show'/ or a waterpark to invest in?!

'Sup?!

Amen! What is up? What happened to your big plans, your frequent posts, and your fearless & fresh Jedd Eye perspective?!

Hmmm...pretty simple really: sin. fear. grief. (in that order) took a hold of my heart & soul destroying my peace & zest...

TEMPORARILY!

I refuse to repeat defeat and commit to be broadcast-able always! God will help me as He is now through His son Jesus Christ who is once again giving me the chance to repent and restore the zest, zeal & zing--ZUTALO!

Frontrunner-First Class!

I love this seat! It offers the best views available.

Dem 'Domes!

Capital Dome.
Hydrant Dome.
Kid Dome...

This high little guy made a powerful visual connection between different domes...& transformed himself into one also!

Lagoon-A-Fountain!

The wettest & best ride of all for Lynn & I tonight was undoubtedly Lagoon's Run-Through-Fountain: an irresistible option for a couple kids at heart.

Ogden River Ride...

I'm enjoying exploring a new backyard, though much smaller than the originally targeted North American Island, it's a pretty part of our island.

The extended island exploration is still coming up and since our island isn't going anywhere fast...there's still time!

MTC Final Take...

May Trucking Company had their chance (to give me a chance) & failed. Thus we must move forward.

I'll go back to the Mormon MTC & truck some souls to heaven soon enough.

A Christmas Carol Reunion

Running into my cousin Maribeth & her family worked out well as we discovered Disney's take on Dicken's Classic Christmas tale (Scrooge in 3D!) together.

Twas good to be with'em!

I'm still enthralled with how when we morphed our eyes & noses into evil characters (Scrooge [before change] or Marley's ghost) our pure eyes tamed the Scrooge & Marley monsters. I noticed this in a little girls especially innocent eyes morphed into the Marley Monster--suddenly the beast seemed to say 'I love you...can I get a hug?'

Indeed 'The light (or dark) of the body is the eye!'

Check Your Stansions...Thoroughly!

Oh how I love to check the stansions!..(aka-playground bars:-).

Shower #53

This morning I met a man called Chuck waiting for shower #53 at Pilot (truck stop in North Salt Lake) who gave great advice & really wanted me to succeed--I could feel his sincerity.

Later I met a man at Flying J trying to hitch a ride to Colorado.

Even later I made a man commit to bring me in for a refresher course on Monday.

Now it's so late I can barely keep my eyes open...Goodnight!

Back to 'My Island'

I so wanna go back to 'My Arizona Island' & be free from recent dissapointments & delays in 'Our North American Island' exploration area - Rrrr...frustrating, yet we must face the challenge & create a better outcome.

How hard will it be to take a little refresher driving course?..and ace the test next time!

Big Rig Brotherhood!

I was just welcomed to the 'Big Rig Brotherhood' by Calvin (a Driver Trainer at SLCC). Thanks Bro!



Earlier I was welcomed with the 'Driver Proficiency Test' a highly deceptive, yet hilarious, prank played to perfection by Ken involving a bottle, a quarter, and 1 other essential item he'd be happy to show you!



Thanks Guys!

Mayke That June 8th!

My 'May in June' start date has been moved up to Monday, June 8th--Sah-Weet! The open road's even closer...

Moving Moments...

In the process of moving I come across items which move me and remind me of the potential I have to create. Such was the case late Saturday night/early Sunday morning as I came across an elementary contest picture with Pinnochio pasted in nearly 3 decades later. It is high time to unlock this potential and create a moving masterpiece!

May in June!

That's right...I start driving for May Trucking on June 22!


I just e-mailed May my CDL...


And blasted a 'Boo-yah' in anticipation of the open road right around the bend!

Escalante?..Excelénte!

A few of us friends



enjoyed an excellent time in Escalante & some surrounding slots recently.



One of the highlights (or lowlights?) came as we traversed a powdery gypsum barrier...



...which gave Kristen's C-RV a low blow.



Knocking it's 'Evaporative Cannister' clean off!

Memorial Day...Extended!

Jubi & I took full advantage of Tuesday time off to play
and explore a bit more. (But we're back to work now...attempting to be responsible adults).

Bachelor Brother Moves to Marriage

Many moves to make in life...



Marriage is one of the best!
Can't hear any audio? Me neither! I lost audio while editing--Oops. You are missing some juicy bachelor joking about the 'Beer and Babes' Joaquin (guy in tie) said he'd bring...but we don't drink & the sister missionaries were already booked.

Little Weekend Fun Teaser...

I love slots!

The Carpet Guy!

This guy (Monte) is hilarious & highly entertaining!

When The Sun Goes Down...

...it gets dark. (Enlightened at Jeddadiah.com).

Weekend Dance Prep!

These two can groove!

Try a few of their moves...

& the dance floor is yours!

Drive Traffic. Drive Life.

Hmmm...we might have something here! Take note marketing peeps--this could be your big break! The Jedd Eye is alive & prepared to promote life on the road (& whoever joins the journey).

Bloom baby Bloom!

I love May many a day--even a rainy May day is pretty pleasant with warm wetness blooming blossoms left & right, up & down, & all around.

Monster Motocross

Rice Eccles Stadium hosted a heckuva party the last couple nights for a motocross event in which many motorcycles were transported in some pretty large & well-decorated 18-wheelers.

I arrived just in time to watch'em head out (or back out;-)

~The Jedd Eye 'Live'~

Imagine a live link to life on the road across our North American Island through 'The Jedd Eye'...I'm tuning in!

Rock & Romance!

A fine way to spend the best weather this spring!

Scalin' Canyons & Peaks

Sure enough, we climbed the canyon & I scaled that puny peak!..Creating a wide snow dusted canyon view--Beautiful!

Dancing in the Dirt!

Lanning & Emily are a cute courageous couple!..Check'em out dancing fearlessly in the front yard along a fairly busy street. I'm glad they found each other--life is better together!

Though I now find myself parting apartments thanks to this 'cute couple', I'm excited to scratch my itchy feet for adventure on the road across our North American Island in a big rig--thanks Lanning & Emily!

Indeed we all need to step back occasionally and take a look at things from afar so we can come closer to seeing things as they really are: Good & Getting Better!

A Fresh Perspective

Great & Spacious Home

Camping in a big rig is gonna be a breeze (especially interior spacewise) compared to caRV'ing (video with light coming soon).

Drive On!

Trucking school continues behind the wheel now--not just a computer 'CDL Exam' screen. We're hav'n fun & we've just begun!

TheJeddEye/CDL upgrade

I now possess a Class A CDL learners permit & will soon be on the road locally in a SLCC Skills Center Big Rig--BooYah! Which we'll rig to rest my rump (& my head) initiating an over the road adventure you won wanna miss...which thanks to TheJedd Eye you won't.

~The Jedd Eye~

As I prepare to hit the road in a big rig & capture the adventure this summer & beyond, I better practice now!

Camera Phone Interuptions

I just discovered my video camera cuts filming once a text comes (calls likely, yet unverified) sounding the 'da da Daa' text tone at the end of this clip which, luckily, was interuptable.

The Two Trees

Herein lies the secret to quicker breaks & ahhh...how I spell relief while driving a bus route we call 'The Ozone'



P.S. Writing your name in the snow is utterly unnecessary...but quite fun.
P.S.#2 is out of the question!

Jedd's Camera Skills...

Major help needed here since most don't enjoy kinked necks nor swivel monitors.

Beaver in the Jordan River?!

Highly likely & certain according to a guy fishing along the river. Brave beaver!

Livin' on & in the Edge

Ford's version of an Edge created a fun post FHE activity with Robert (a friend from AZ) & his rental.

Feel Good Sober!

Pink: How do I feel so good sober?

Jeddadiah: Life is best-lived sober!

It's as simple as that really. We will always feel the greatest zest & zeal when we are free from unnecessary (& addictive) appetites.

(Both Pink & Jeddadiah were broadcast this morning on the 'boom bus' while escorting nurses & hospital employees to work. Pink's reach may have made it a few listeners further, but only by a few...million).

Criminal Record Rejection!

I'm really struggling to accept this 'criminal record' rejection...especially given the strong connection between my criminal record and island living. You see I was transitioning to life on my island in Arizona the night I received my misdemeanor.

I couldn't spend the night on my island so I started to stay at Indian River Bend park in Scottsdale. I had barely rested my head on the cool park grass when bright headlights shone my direction. I considered quickly walking off park premises (perhaps avoiding this whole record/rejection/reading you're enjoying), yet chose to remain calm and allow the cops to tell me to go (I had no idea they'd tell me to go get a criminal record which would last a lifetime and create a great barrier to a reef island). Inconceivable!..yet as real as it gets.

Time to go forward, forgive & live! After all, life on our North American Island ain't bad.

Fwd: Application Rejected

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tourism Queensland <tourismqueensland@islandreefjob.com>
Date: Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Subject: Application Rejected
To: Jeddadiah@gmail.com

Sorry Jedd, Your video application for Island Caretaker has been rejected. Your application was rejected due to your criminal record. Don't give up - the best job in the world could still be yours. Just submit a new application by February 22, 2009. Kind Regards The Tourism Queensland Team

A poor pear/pair!

'I feel sorry for whoever comes in here next' I announced as I left the mens room full of fumes (better the bathroom than the bus I was shuttling Goldman Sachs employees in). One pear had created quite a stench in my system & the surrounding air (which I had to clear a few times driving around empty with windows down & doors open before more passengers entered). What's worse? I discovered this allergic reaction to pears about 4 months ago! Thus it is air ap'pear'ent that pears & I make a poor pair.

H20 Therapy: Water we waitin' for?

Aaahhh...snow softly falling on my face as I float on my back is amazing! (Jumping in the snow & then the hot tub isn't bad either). H20 is a divine creation (especially in combined states) with peaceful, comforting...invigorating powers - Perfect!..after a day of skiing.

Thanks Snowbird!!!

Only drawback: While snow fails to stick to hot water, snow successfully sticks to canyon roads...thus prematurely ending our after-ski H20 Therapy--Rrrr!..'Do we have to go? Can't someone turn on the canyon road heater?! Not installed yet. Not a problem. I'm fine getting stranded up here!'

Recess at the Reef!

It is in!..(Finally). We filmed it, edited it, submitted it and it will soon be available for viewing via 'The Best Job In The World' Website.

In the meantime you can view a few versions of 'Recess' on my youtube site (Will add some higher quality soon--mostly used as a video viewing test before submission of under 90MB video).

Enjoy!

Recess in the Rockies for now,
Recess at the Reef in a few.

P.S. I'll let you know when it posts to www.islandreefjob.com

Boilin Burritos!

Good times...include cooking unconventionally yet resourcefully. An exciting snack after an evening of filming you'll soon see at IslandReefJob.com

I like my place.

While at times I wonder whether I'm where I oughtta be...I am in a pretty good situation and must make the most of it. My life will be better as I embrace my place plus prepare to upgrade.

Lynn & Les: Twins with a Twist

"Lynn, rub my ear!" Les demands. "It's hard to reach" Lynn complains. "Oh, you can...ahhh, a little higher" Les is happy having received his urgent ear massage.



Simply a sample of the hilarious interaction between these 'special' (as Lynn likes to address himself & others mentally challenged) twin brothers Lynn & Les.

We picked up Les at the Boise Airport having flown from Fairbanks Alaska. Boise offered a better fare than Salt Lake & an exciting excursion with a couple brothers from the same mother (at the same time).