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Wow!!! What another AMAZING odyssey! Thanks Dad
for taking me along. I'm (we're) not getting any
younger and this may have to be our last LONG ride
in the car!
We are so blessed in this country to have so many
wonderful places to see and so many nice people to
meet! We truly do live in the greatest country on
Earth. PLEASE…. Before you even think about
leaving the good-old U.S. of A., take some time to
explore this great nation… by car! And, be
sure and take along your family pet!
I have to thank some very special people:
Dr. Kristine and Dr. Dan and all the folks at Sahara-Pines
Animal Hospital: 876-7580 (My home away from home)
They made sure I was all set with the proper medication
for traveling to different states. They are THE BEST.
Vicky and Steve Soares and all the wonderful people
at Sprint PCS: www.sprintpcs.com. With my Sprint
PCS and a "high-speed dial-up card" for
the laptop, we were "connected" the ENTIRE
trip!
Clark Albright and the fabulous staff at the J.W.
Marriott here in Las Vegas. With their help, we were
able to stay in some wonderful Marriott properties,
including the Fisherman's Wharf Marriott in San Francisco
and the Residence Inn - Lake Union, Seattle. (We
also were booked at the wonderful Residence Inn just
east of Salt Lake, but we made a last-minute travel
change through Denver.) You can learn more about
Marriott's great properties by logging on to: www.marriott.com.
Oh Thank Heaven for 7-11 !!! They were nice enough
to provide us with hot/cold beverages and sandwiches
and snacks so Dad never went hungry. www.7-eleven.com.
Karin and Joyce and all my friends at "The
Firm" Public Relations Agency.
The amazing team of Erich Ebel and Kelly Fridmann.
They handle all of the www.kvbc.com web stuff and
my www.Paws-Across-America.com web stuff.
Georgia Caborn and the "wiz-kids" in our
KVBC MIS department. (They gave Dad the laptop to
use on the trip so we could send pictures/stories
for you to see each day!)
Tressa and Joyce for their "Care Package" for
me and Dad!
Jim and Beverly Rogers and all the folks here at
News 3 you've ALWAYS made me feel like one of the
family.
Finally, I want to thank YOU, the Channel 3 viewer
for your support these past 7+ years. You've made
Dad and me feel like a part of YOUR family and we
are forever in your debt. Thanks for ALWAYS being
there for us.
So that's it. "Paws Across America II" is
in the history books. (Speaking of books….
Dad's trying to get a book deal as I write this.)
Look for the Paws Across America II Official Tour
T-Shirt just in time for the Holidays! (Proceeds
will benefit Canine Companions for Independence.)
See you on TV and out and about! God Bless You.
And, GOD BLESS AMERICA
Fondly,
Jordan Fredericks
September 29, 2003
P.S. I almost forgot! I guess I better thank Dad
for being my best friend for going on 10 years. I'm
not very good at expressing myself, Dad. But, I do
love you will all my heart. -J
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