Author Archives: Aaron

Greetings from my last few moments here in Denver, CO – The Trek West Starts NOW!! YAY! Lots of fun stuff has happened since yesterday, so here is your update, Hope you enjoy the views, I know I did! The Honorable and Handsome Mike Kucera (Lisa’s Dad) took us all out for lunch at McCabe’s Bistro and we scanned over some maps he brought before eating a great meal. Thanks Again Mike!!! This map shows the route that Ali and …

Sunday Morning coffee is tasty after a tropical luau at the Dole house yesterday! We were up early and working on decorations and prep before 7:00 yesterday. One reason that Ruskin was my favorite all-time room-mate was his determination to clean up and keep things in order. The pics that follow are good times and good friends. I like that. Some things feel like home here in suburban Denver Aaron’s Pico was a hit! Here is my recipe, Enjoy! 3 …

Good Evening! Hope your Friday was good! Here in Co, we had a full day! Here is the map from Aurora to Breck and Back – A nice day in the mountains began with… A morning shot of Abby chillin in the crib, Yes still Cute! Then to the Dog Park with Rox – She wasn’t as sociable as I’d hoped, but she did irritate the other dog owners by being a RockStar at catching the frisbee… Dog Parks have …

Good Evening! Hello from Aurora, Colorado! Hanging in the kitchen of Mr. Ruskin Dole. What a difference a few years makes… more on that later. Sweet drive this morning from Atwood to Denver. All the boring stories of I-70 were gone as I moved across western colorado in rising hills and panoramic fields. Perfect timing now as Harvest in full swing! A nice stop at Last Chance, Co for luch. Roxy and I enjoyed the driving break and a busy …

Good Morning from the Holste Homestead in Atwood, KS! Yesterday’s Big Adventure is mapped out below – My gregarious host, Jared, and sweetie Laura treated me to a tour of this grand land! After lunch at Herndon we headed North to the beautifully unknown Oak Canyon. This steep walled slice in the earth holds the only native Oak population in SW Nebraska. We spent some time hiking and relaxing in the shade of Burr Oaks and Giant Cottonwoods. The canyon …

Good Morning from Atwood Ks! Yesterday was a great start to my trip with beautiful weather, country & friends. We’ve talked about the Shell and the Stone. Now I have a Bone that Cousin Brandy lent me. A carved eagle head from deer antler has been a good luck charm to him and fellow soldier Sean Hornbuckle. This “success” has been passed back and forth between them on various tours of duty – I hope to get a list of …

Tomorrow, the 6th, I leave Princeton to begin a month-long RoadTrip and the mood is Light T’Night! Had a Great Evening with beautiful family and friends. Homemade Pizza (one of my favorite foods) was on the menu and Yes, Brandy picked Mom’s Meatlover as his favorite… apparently Carnivore is better than Hawaiian (my creation!). Anyway, the proof is in this Princeton Pudding… See the Pic. (Joe, Jess, Kell, Me, Tera-The-Belle, Jessica & Amelia)(Roxy, Mom, Darren, Wader-Tater & Brandy) I have …

Thanks for checking out my new blog – A Shell And A Stone, my name is Aaron Nichols – I’m from Ottawa, KS – 31 years old – this is a special place where I hope to share the experiences of the next month or so of my life. Some of you may know that I have recently left my job of 11 years and am about to take a cross-country trip to Oceanside, Ca to visit some family and …