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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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You have officially seen more of the U.S. than I have! I have so enjoyed reading your updates every morning when I should be working -- they've been a bright start to my day! Beautiful photography and detail made me feel as if I was right there with you and Mark!
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What an awesome ending to an awesome TR! I also heard that the calculations for the end of the world were wrong, the Mayans didn't know that Julius Ceasar had added leap days! Now you can get the most out of your stay at CC!
I totally agree with you regarding cruising with PPers. What a great time we had and God willing and the creeks don't rise (have you heard of that expression?) we'll be rejoining you in Alaska!
You have officially seen more of the U.S. than I have! I have so enjoyed reading your updates every morning when I should be working -- they've been a bright start to my day! Beautiful photography and detail made me feel as if I was right there with you and Mark!
Thank you so much!
Jill
Glad you enjoyed it so much! You know more? It worries me when Americans say we've seen more of your country than you have - go explore you have an amazing country (albeit massive!) to see and there is so much to enjoy!
I totally agree with you regarding cruising with PPers. What a great time we had and God willing and the creeks don't rise (have you heard of that expression?) we'll be rejoining you in Alaska!
Ok took me a bit but I have finally finished another fabulous Chezp TR . The museum in Chicago looked amazing, definitely could spend hours wandering. Of course wonderful PP meets there...what a nice brunch.
Sorry your meal on the way home was less than desired....but glad you got some rest and got home safe and sound. I so enjoyed this TR, there is so much of my own country I have never seen (as Ohio is the farthest west I have ever gone), the parks were just beautiful and great driving for Mark as he definitely put in them hours.
Thanks so much for sharing another great report!!!
Ok took me a bit but I have finally finished another fabulous Chezp TR . The museum in Chicago looked amazing, definitely could spend hours wandering. Of course wonderful PP meets there...what a nice brunch.
Sorry your meal on the way home was less than desired....but glad you got some rest and got home safe and sound. I so enjoyed this TR, there is so much of my own country I have never seen (as Ohio is the farthest west I have ever gone), the parks were just beautiful and great driving for Mark as he definitely put in them hours.
Thanks so much for sharing another great report!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You would love Chicago - so much to do and see there, it's a lovely city.
Hi Cheryl, I've spent the last few days finishing up all your updates and I have to tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this TR!!! I learned so much about the western states in the U.S. and I really loved seeing all your pictures. I can imagine the work that went into writing such an extensive trip report and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing it with us. You are a truly wonderfully entertaining trip report writer and I look forward to logging into Passporter to see if there is a Chezp update or new TR up on the boards I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip when Wendy comes to visit you!!!
Hi Cheryl, I've spent the last few days finishing up all your updates and I have to tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this TR!!! I learned so much about the western states in the U.S. and I really loved seeing all your pictures. I can imagine the work that went into writing such an extensive trip report and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing it with us. You are a truly wonderfully entertaining trip report writer and I look forward to logging into Passporter to see if there is a Chezp update or new TR up on the boards I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip when Wendy comes to visit you!!!
Thank you so much!
As you can probably tell from my countdown, there's another short trip in the works - TODAY!
I'll start the trip report within the next couple of days for that one...
Thanks for directing me to your trip report. Absolutely gorgeous photos and tons of information to help me plan our trip.
You're an amazing traveler and writer. I chuckled how you passed on several bathrooms. My friends used to laugh that I was a potty snob.
Well, I've had to be MIA from the boards for a few weeks as my life has become very hectic, and I've spent the last few hours catching up on your TR! I'm sorry it is coming to an end, but I've loved reading it and I especially loved meeting you and Mark!
Also, thanks so much for inspiring me to enjoy and appreciate the beauty around me. As you know, you are fully responsible for our trip to Yellowstone this August. We will make it back to England one of these days, so expect a phone call!!
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Thanks for directing me to your trip report. Absolutely gorgeous photos and tons of information to help me plan our trip.
You're an amazing traveler and writer. I chuckled how you passed on several bathrooms. My friends used to laugh that I was a potty snob.
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I have so enjoyed reading your updates every morning when I should be working -- they've been a bright start to my day! Beautiful photography and detail made me feel as if I was right there with you and Mark!
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You know more? It worries me when Americans say we've seen more of your country than you have - go explore 
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We will make it back to England one of these days, so expect a phone call!!
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