Thursday, May 6, 2010
Kaitlin and JP visit Pinckneyville
JP and I set out on our adventure with my husband, Tom in tow. We were heading to St. Louis for Tom’s interview with Timberline Landscapes and JP insisted on coming along. We had a busy day attending church with Tom’s sister Kacie in Edwardsville, IL and then we headed to Maplewood, MO where Tom’s interview would take place. JP and I sat waiting anxiously in the car. I think that JP was as nervous as I was! When Tom came out, he thought the interview went very well! So we decided to make the trip back to Carbondale, IL! However, JP insisted on making a pit stop on the way.
JP wanted to visit the Perry County Courthouse in Pinckneyville, IL. He told me all about this beautiful church bell that was in front of the courthouse. According to JP, the bell was from the Lost Prairie Lutheran Church, a country church outside of Pinckneyville. However, in 1968 the church was destroyed by a tornado that ripped through the area. The bell was the only thing left of the church and the county decided to place it at the courthouse in memory of the church. Although it was dark outside, JP insisted that we take a picture!
JP, Tom and I had a wonderful time on our journey to St. Louis and back! We learned a lot about Pinckneyville’s history! And…Tom got the job! We are moving to St. Louis next week! JP has traveled 186.8 miles! He has traveled a total of 1633.9 miles.
Monday, April 5, 2010
JP visits Cahokia Mounds with Amanda!!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
J.P visits Metropolis (with Lacey)
After our visit at the park, we decided to go see the Superman statue, which is what attracts most tourists to my hometown. Although Superman is not based on my hometown, on June 9, 1972, it became known officially as "The Home of Superman". Each year in June there is a Superman Celebration which attracts hundreds of people from all over the country. At any given time you can drive by the statue and see tourists posing under it. Although I tried to talk him out of it, J.P. insisted we have our picture made with the statue and pose on the Superman and Supergirl cutouts.
Toni and J.P. Go To Springfield!
Total miles J.P. has traveled: 1045.98
Latitude Springfield IL: 39.78 degrees N
Longitude Sprinfield IL: 89.66 degrees W
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
JP's trip to the BLUUUUUEEEEEESSS!!!!!
What up DOG!!!
My name is Drew Pettit and i truly have the most incredible dog any man could ask for. I have the first dog that loves to go to hockey games. So as the friend that I am, I decided to surprise JP with a trip to the St. Louis Blues game in St. Louis Missouri latitude was 38' 36 and longitude was 90' 12. The weather outside was like nothing I had experienced before in my 22 years of living. In my opinion, it was some of the worst snow and ice we have had in years, but because of the love for my dog that I possess I decided to push through and complete JP’s only wish. We watched the Blues take down the legendary Detroit Red Wings in a classic shootout winning 4-3. The Scott Trade Center holds over 19,000 people on any occasion, especially when Gordon Bombay and the renowned Mighty Ducks come into town.
During the game JP asked me “Drew do you think that ceiling is high enough to propel down?” of course I didn’t know the answer but luckily using my incredible geometric skills I came to the conclusion no because the ceiling was only 95 feet high. The trip ended up to be roughly 208 miles from Wham building to Scott Trade Center and back. Long story short, JP and I had one of the best times a man and his best friend can have. And YES, to answer your question, girls dig a guy that brings his dog to hockey games!!!!!
GAS SPENT TO GET TO SCOTT TRADE CENTER: $45
HOTDOG AT A BLUES GAME: $8
SPENDING TIME WITH MANS BEST FRIEND (JP): PRICELESS
total miles traveld: 702
Friday, March 5, 2010
J.P and Meredith Visit Pillow’s Folly
Whew! All of these wonderful adventures J.P. has been experiencing sure have worn him out! Therefore, before he went on his next adventure, he needed some rest. So, after leaving Wham, he resided for a day in Carterville to prepare for his next big adventure. Once he was well rested, he embarked on his journey to the next destination. J.P. and I left Carterville determined to reach our destination of Columbus-Belmont State Park in Columbus, Kentucky. We were extremely excited for our mini vacation.
Columbus-Belmont State Park is filled with a vast amount of history pertaining to the Civil War and the Union’s Western Campaign, which we were intrigued to investigate more. I had called ahead to schedule our visit because the park has different hours of operation during the winter months. Upon arrival, we were greeted by some of the friendly staff. They provided J.P and me with further background knowledge, as well as with handouts and pamphlets about the park, before giving us the tour of the grounds. The park is often called, “The Gibraltar of the West.”
On display at the park, are artifacts that aided in the Confederate’s defense against the invasion of the Union along the Mississippi River, including a Sea Coast cannon, a massive anchor and part of a chain, and several trenches. The anchor and chain is where J.P. and I took our picture. The chain is referred to as “Pillow’s Folly”, named after General Gideon Pillow who was responsible for the Confederate troops along the Mississippi River. It was created and used to prevent Union gunboats from passing along the river.
To learn more about the park, the Battle of Belmont on November 7, 1861, and other activities held at Columbus-Belmont State Park, such as the Civil War Reenactment Days, and hours of seasonal operation, tourists may visit the website www.parks.ky.gov or call the park at (270) 677-2327. J.P. and I had a spectacular day on the trails, the museum, and exploring the park. We even discussed possibly going back in October for one of the Civil War Reenactment days.
We had a fantastic mini vacation, but after a roundtrip vacation of 199.76 miles, it is time for us both to rest up again before J.P. sets off on his next adventure adding to the 530.34 miles he has traveled thus far.
Round Trip Miles: 199.76 miles
Total Trip Miles: 530.34 miles
Latitude: 36.768079
Longitude: -89.10932
Monday, March 1, 2010
J.P. and Amanda Go to Court!!!!
40.633125, -89.398528