Cross Country Babes

Introducing the Cross Country Babes

2010-03-05T11:15:00.000-08:00

The Crusher
The Hulk

Knuckles

The Gouger

YAY

2010-02-20T15:50:00.001-08:00

I just ordered a road map from AAA for Mexico!
I'm so excited!

CROSS COUNTRY - MEXICO

2010-02-20T15:40:00.000-08:00

Hey Everybody,
I know you must be wondering what happened to the babes. We have been hibernating, and are reigniting the travel log.

Please share your thoughts and feelings.

The Big Wedding Day

2008-03-27T12:31:00.001-07:00

Cool People at the Wedding

2008-03-27T12:30:00.001-07:00

Sights of Mexico

2008-03-27T12:29:00.001-07:00

$45/night vs. $259/night - You Decide

2008-03-27T12:24:00.001-07:00

Puerto Aventuras - A Great Place for a Wedding

2008-03-27T12:20:00.001-07:00

alien apocalypse

2008-01-13T11:52:00.000-08:00

EL DIABLO

NAYOMI & NAMAL

THE GENIE'S FEET

KAKO

FLESH O.N.E.

THE GENIE

KAKO & AWS

Alien Apocalypse

2008-01-11T22:07:00.000-08:00

EL DIABLO

CODY

AWS

GORA & RODRIGO

MR. "EL DIABLO" TO YOU

THE SRI LANKANS

CLAY

EL DIABLO

NAMAL & SHEHAN

SUSAN

THE GENIE

AWS

CODY

FLESH O.N.E.

EL DIABLO
L.L. POONAM

THE GENIE'S MUM

KAKO & YAEL

JENNIFER

AKIRE, BRET & SUSAN

FLESH O.N.E.

CODY, KAKO & AWS

FLESH O.N.E.

TIM & ANDREA

ADAM

CODY
CLAY

Just Another Beach Party

2007-12-30T14:56:00.000-08:00

Rincon de Guayabitos hosts at least 2,000 people this day!

Who doesn't love a bulldog at the beach/ It's better than playing poker.

2007-12-20T23:01:00.001-08:00

Oh my God! It's a wild pack of dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunset Time @ Fort Funston

2007-12-20T22:50:00.001-08:00

Fun @ Fort FUNston

2007-12-20T22:40:00.001-08:00

Oregon Beach - I forgot the name of this one......

2007-11-29T22:49:00.001-08:00

IT'S A THANKSGIVING IN OREGON

2007-11-29T22:33:00.000-08:00

Watch out for wild beach dogs above.

I can't tell....are they modeling their jackets or their haircuts?
This is what 44 years of bliss looks like.

What is wrong with this animal?

No bikini on this beach.

This rock star doesn't have time for one little photo.

This diva can't handle a little picture or two.

Melissa, Gustavo & Adam Get Gussied Up for Halloween

2007-10-31T12:01:00.000-07:00

News Flash

2007-08-21T21:20:00.001-07:00

Important news regarding Elvis Presley!
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/VivaLasVegas/wireStory?id=3503761

Thanks for your votes

2007-08-14T18:41:00.001-07:00

I want to thank thank all of you who voted for the safest driver. As you can see, Mona clearly won. You can see her learning to drive a stick shift here. She lurched a bit, but she did a good job.

Grand Canyon delights.

Amazing Arizona

2007-08-14T18:28:00.001-07:00

Entering Arizona

Mona is least impressed when dangled above the Grand Canyon.

Mona Dangles Above the Painted Desert.

You may notice she isn't too impressed with its splendor..... silly girl.

pie blog

2007-08-14T18:08:00.000-07:00

http://wannabepiechef.blogspot.com/

I wish I had a photo, but I don't. Mostly because I am not a fan of any pie but those of cow.
Anyway, I wanted to plug my friend's blog as she has worked so hard on it.

Mona brought home a souvenir...

2007-08-13T16:30:00.001-07:00

Thanks a bunch, Tennessee!

New Mexican Models - Soda Dam

2007-08-09T09:40:00.001-07:00

Frolicking in Bluewater Lake, NM

2007-08-09T09:24:00.000-07:00

It isn't easy trying to perfect the action shots, but I feel we are really coming along.

Unplugged in New Mexico

2007-08-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

We've been roaming the countryside of New Mexico for the last couple days--nothing but hot springs, cave dwellings and primitive camping for us. In fact, we've decided that our next trip will absolutely, positively be a camping trip dedicated to exploring New Mexico--or Tennessee.

On our last night in New Mexico, we enjoyed the night sky while munching on grilled cheese. We wondered aloud what the hundreds of sparkling lights could be and vowed to Google it upon returning to our cities. Our campsite was so primitive that we didn't even have WiFi. We aren't afraid to rough it.

This is what happens when you tell Melissa you can't bring a dog into the Goodwill.

2007-08-08T20:11:00.001-07:00

this is a pissed little puppy,

2007-08-08T20:07:00.001-07:00

Spence Hot Springs, New Mexico.

You, TOO, Can Blog

2007-08-07T10:03:00.000-07:00

Christine's dad got so excited by our blog, that he created his own (http://ritchieantics.blogspot.com/). Please check it out and comment.
His name is JR, by the way.

If you want to make your own blog, go to: www.blogspot.com
It's a template, so it's super easy.

I promote RitchieAntics all the way!

Life on the road

2007-08-06T07:40:00.000-07:00

Life on the road ain't easy. We drive, meet gas station attendants, dogs, truckers. It ain't lonely, but it ain't an easy life neither. We drive through town to town, cause trouble, duck out. Don't know where we'll rest our heads from one night to the next. I've been thinkin' lately about changing my life. Instead of causing trouble in these towns, I oughta do something good. I came to this revelation in Tennessee, the Volunteer State. I thought, "well, if a whole state can commit to volunteerism, then maybe I can do my part in the towns I visit." Well, today is a new day, and I intend to not to throw my styrofoam cup out the car window. I'll wait to burn it in the campfire.

Keepin' it Arkansassy in the Ozarks

2007-08-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

YOUR VOTE IS REQUIRED!!!

2007-08-06T06:30:00.000-07:00

WHO IS THE SAFER DRIVER? MELISSA OR CHRISTINE???????????????? YOUR VOTE WILL DETERMINE WHO DRIVES FOR THE REST OF THE TRIP.

Rubberneckin'

2007-08-05T07:13:00.001-07:00

Melissa & Christine arrive at Graceland.

He ain't dead.

Julie spots Elvis' ghost...

No, that's just his monkey.

Headed for the Jungle Room

Christine macs the whole trip.

Swoon!

Mel pauses in the meditation garden.

Sniff..sniff. It's just so sad.

Book me for the next flight on the Lisa Marie.

We've been joined by Julie & Rob on the Mighty Mississipp'

2007-08-04T13:12:00.001-07:00

Tennessee Hood Ornament

2007-08-04T13:08:00.001-07:00

Nashville Nights

2007-08-04T13:06:00.001-07:00

Our Fave Rest Area

2007-08-04T13:01:00.001-07:00

Click it or Ticket!

2007-08-04T12:54:00.000-07:00

Ya'll can go to hell. I'm goin' to Tennessee.

2007-08-04T12:47:00.000-07:00

Exciting Tennessee Adventures

2007-08-02T21:12:00.001-07:00

Two very exciting things happened today. For some reason, I can’t remember one of them. However, I’ll give you what I can. While trying to find the commune for our ride share friend, Meagan, we got a little turned around, so we did a 3 part turn about in this driveway of a traditional, white trash home (you know the kind - junked cars, junk, overgrown grass and bushes, crazy dogs). We had our windows down, and Mona was on Christine’s lap in the driver’s seat. We were nearly back on the road when one of the mean dogs comes tearing at us Cujo style, and Christine nearly hits the dog trying to save Mona from being a snack. We made it out alive (all of us), but we are now aware of the dangers of mean pups. Now, when I pass a dog, I bark at it, slow down, and take off right when it’s about to catch up to us.

We’re hoping to go to a revival while we are out here.

Dowellville, TN

2007-08-02T21:09:00.000-07:00

Commune where we dropped off our first rider, Meagan from Seattle.
Meagan leaving us for good.
So sad.

CRAZY RAIN JUST OUTSIDE KNOXVILLE.

2007-08-02T21:08:00.001-07:00

Christine and Mona see Merlin’s great powers

2007-08-02T21:01:00.001-07:00

The Blue Ridge Mountains.

2007-08-02T21:00:00.001-07:00

Can any of you sing the song that talks about this range?

BROOKLYN

2007-08-02T20:59:00.001-07:00

A typical Saturday on the streets of Park Slope. This Saturday was extra special as many streets were blocked off for block parties.

Mona enjoys Foamhenge.

2007-08-02T20:56:00.000-07:00

Foamhenge is featured here in Natural Bridge, VA.
Mark Kline designed them.
Perhaps they are Spinal Tap remnants.
The best thing I learned was that Magician, Merlin, created the original Stonehenge. It is such a magical place that photos can't even come out straight.

HOPATCONG, NJ

2007-08-02T20:48:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of my friend, April, and her son, Elijah. In the back, you can see Sinbad.

A close-up of baby Elijah

Beijing Olympics 2008

2007-08-02T20:00:00.001-07:00

Oh, I mean Tennessee, 2007 Dive Champs

We also have a pretty mean synchronized swimming routine.

Mellie dazzles the crowd with her cannonball!

Christine rocks the high dive.

Our reluctant spectator

Cool upstate railroad bridge

2007-07-25T09:36:00.001-07:00

The Catskills

2007-07-25T09:33:00.000-07:00

I'm staying at Shane's barn in East Meredith, NY, which he is renting for the summer. There used to be a dairy here (downstairs). It's a beautiful place. Pigeons live here, too.

in the barn

2007-07-25T09:32:00.001-07:00

The barn I'm staying in in the Catskills, NY

2007-07-25T09:30:00.001-07:00

In front of Shane's barn

2007-07-25T09:27:00.001-07:00

If you get caught between the moon and New York City

2007-07-25T09:24:00.001-07:00

Some NYC bridge. They all look the same to me.

I crossed the Delaware

2007-07-25T09:21:00.000-07:00

A Wilmington, DE park.
This is where Thao and hubby to be, Jason, live.

JERSEY GIRL

2007-07-25T09:19:00.001-07:00

Melissa & Guatemala Jody enjoy a BBQ in Norwood, NJ.

2007-07-09T18:13:00.000-07:00

From Left to Right: Rick, Kit, Melissa & Emma at Lake Siskiyou.

2007-07-09T18:11:00.001-07:00

Glory & Melissa enjoy Lake Siskiyou, right near Mt. Shasta.

2007-07-09T18:08:00.001-07:00

I went to Mt. Shasta this weekend with my parents, Emma & Glory. This is the 14,162 foot glacier, known as Mt. Shasta.

The Operations Center

2007-07-04T11:04:00.000-07:00

The OC, as I like to call it, has officially been established. Until I can clear a wall with more adequate space to really get in there and plan a route, this wall in my kitchen will have to do. Mel, we're gonna need more tacks...

Without even a glance over her shoulder...

2007-07-02T20:50:00.001-07:00

Christine leaves behind an oppressive work schedule and a silly clown of a boss. She'll be joined on the road by her normally good-natured sidekick, Mona.

The REAL Mona

Unfortunately, Mona is under the weather with lady troubles this week and has been grouching around with a cotton ball taped to her backside. Ever since she heard there'll be no TV on the road, she hasn't stopped bitching about missing her stories.

Grumpus

Elvis Purrsley

2007-07-01T23:17:00.000-07:00

Melissa leaves behind a bountiful garden, as well as a loyal feline named, Elvis. She wants to share some things about him. He enjoys catnip, chasing winged animals and eating wet food. A photo will follow so you can see what a cute pussy awaits me when I return from my journeys.

Pre-Trippin'

2007-06-29T08:56:00.000-07:00

Before embarking on our journey across the U.S.A., Christine & Melissa are finishing their jobs for the summer and counting down the days to freedom