JEWELCHIC VISITS SOUTH DAKOTA

[chughes44]

living in sd...i take for granted all the sites

[jewelchic]

@chughes44 I guess that's what we do wherever we live-but SD in very special xxxxxx

[singingislife1996]

in SD we love our storms

[jewelchic]

@singingislife1996 THAT storm was CRAZY!!! xxx

[cchatheway]

people must feed that mountain goat food because i see him everytime i head up to mount rushmore

[jewelchic]

@cchatheway LOL xxx

[tenparab]

Nothing wrong with that at all JC, Gee, I just noticed you really have made an occupation out of youtube, nothing wrong with that either JC.....lol, ...Your positivity is very attractive and uplifting...cheers

[jewelchic]

@tenparab Thanks-i really enjoy You Tube-I love the connection. i have even stayed friends with Tom-the lovely man who showed us Crazy Horse in this video xxxxxx

[HogwartsGirl13]

I went to the bear park when I was little and a bear came right up to my window and then walked away!

[jewelchic]

@HogwartsGirl13 LOL xxxxxxxx

[tenparab]

C.H. was murdered in 1877 so I don,t think he was friends with the originator of the monument .But I get your point, positive thought all the way, I,m up for that . dream on

[jewelchic]

@tenparab LOL-I vaguely remember seeing him in a photo maybe with one of his family members??? I don't remember now. Nothing wrong with a bit of positivity anyway xxxxxxx

[tenparab]

Thanks for putting this on because I don't think 'm gonna get to S.D.in this lifetime but I've read a lot about it.Anyway my point is I'm in two minds about the C.H. statue because its certainly not the sort of thing Crazy Horse would have wanted given that he always refused to have his photo taken when he was alive. But I suppose this statue does draw attention to him and in some way might have a trickle down effect to the Lakota people which was always crazy horses main concern. well done lov

[jewelchic]

@tenparab I believe he was friends with the originator of the monument....I think people should appreciate and enjoy it for the intention it was created for, instead of trying to analyse it. This monument was to support the American Indian people...gosh-they won't even accept government funding as they want total control so it stays true to the original intention and dream. Glad you liked my video-thanks xxx

[JasMine1307]

So cool Megan ! You've been to so many places!

[jewelchic]

@JasMine1307 Thanks-I love travelling xxx

[thefifthteen]

i went there for the 4th it was sooo cool you guys should go to the devils tower you will be glad you did

[jewelchic]

@thefifthteen I would love o xxxxxxxxx

[PunchSuperman]

That amazing thing(Crazy Horse) represents loyalty and freedom. He's a LEGEND! It's ashame ethnocentrism exterminated his people. And now they want to commemorate him by putting his face in a rock? Hahahaha! Silly.

[jewelchic]

@PunchSuperman Think you need to read up on the history of how this all happened and the ethics that are STILL behind this today...to the extent where they will accept no government funding so they can have full control of the dream of creating a monument and a university for the Indian people .

[DancingSpiderman]

Glad to know you guys had "a blast" at the mountain carvings

[jewelchic]

@DancingSpiderman LOL-it was DYNAMITE!!!!! xxx

[MrTinago]

NIce video....i love jewlchic video's....

Hug from italy

[jewelchic]

@MrTinago Thanks so much-CIAO!!! xxx

[QuartuvLarry]

Feed the bears, and they'll think you are made out of food! Uh oh!

And thank you for the donation!

I've heard there's few vandals in Australia, and that your cities are very clean of graffiti. Is this true?

[jewelchic]

@QuartuvLarry Our cities are clean, but we do have graffiti and vandals...I believe Singapore has none xxx

[QuartuvLarry]

"Everything is so GREEN!"

Really?

I mean, this isn't normal even in the fertile parts of where you live?

[jewelchic]

@QuartuvLarry We have been in drought conditions for quite a while with serious water restrictions xxx

[Vinniebearinpa]

Nice vid! I hope to get out there one day. Hopefully in 2010. Thanks for sharing and have a Happy New Year!

[jewelchic]

Thanks!!! Yeah-it's a GREAT spot-everyone so friendly...so interesting too!!! LOVE it there xxx

[jewelchic]

That's nice xxxxxx

[jewelchic]

You are lovely-are you working your way through my videos-I am finding you in some random spots!!! xxx

[CoboHall14]

Wow, thanks for posting this. My sister and I were there (Crazy Horse)in the early 70's...you could not walk up there at all, they only had a little gift shop. That is a beautiful part of the country.....it's great you got to visit there.

[jewelchic]

Oh-that's a pleasure-I am glad you enjoyed it!!! I got a real kick out of seeing it again,especially seeing the face actually done!!! xxx

[CoboHall14]

Did they ever give an estimate as to when they predict the whole thing might be done ????

[jewelchic]

i think about another 15-20 years...........

[ski6687]

Your video made me smile, I too was there twenty five years ago. I was raised in Custer and worked at Mt. Rushmore for a summer, it was cool, going back in a couple of weeks to visit family. Nice work. By the way, my dad used to work at a petting zoo that had three bears, Bonnie, Clyde, and Clyde Jr., after the petting zoo closed, the bears went to Bear Country,

[jewelchic]

Oh-that's so nice-so you haven't been for ages either??? I LOVE it...will definitely return!!! Maybe I saw the bears when i was at Bear Country!!! xxxxxxx

[ski6687]

Actually I was just there at the end of August for a funeral, didn't get a chance to do much, but it was nice to be home.

[jewelchic]

It's a beautiful part of the country and incredibly friendly too xxxxxxxx

[durpinator]

I remember going there when I was about 10 years old back in 1995. I had an absolute blast! Also I thought I'd mention that you got some pretty cool videos on your channel.

[jewelchic]

Hey thanks-sorry for the delayed response-have had a busy couple of weeks xxxxxxxx

[Mrmike95355]

We were at Rushmore and Crazyhorse on June 10th a few months back. But it was so cloudy and rainy that we could barely see the presidents faces. Good time though...can't wait to go back.

[jewelchic]

What a bummer-it is truly AMAZING-one of the best things i have seen xxxxxx

[tuffythetiger]

Jewel i have to not rate you one time but every time i come across your videos, it brings tears of joy to my eyes to see people like you are here,and that there is hope for change for all.God is great God is good, and why not live a life of happiness.Thanks again.

[jewelchic]

You are so sweet-thank-you xxxxxx

[10dalec1]

lol i live here. great place isnt it! everyone must come and see the great sites!

[jewelchic]

I loved it-everyone was so friendly xxx

[emilyonfirst]

oh my goodness!

you were there around the time i was there!

maybe a week or 2 after!

[jewelchic]

Isn't it incredible??? xxx

[emilyonfirst]

Yeah! We went there for vacation, and we also stopped by Crazy Horse.

That was really amazing:)

[jewelchic]

I first saw it 25 years ago-can't wait to see it finished!!! xxx

[technologist1953]

Another awesome travel video, Jewelchic !

Your American videos are inspiring me to think about holidaying in the USA.

[jewelchic]

DEFINITELY go!!! xxx

[theack09]

you should check out galcer park mmm it is in western montana

[jewelchic]

OOOh-have not heard of that-what is it??? xxx

[theack09]

incredable park i been there twice

[jewelchic]

Will check it out xxx

[technologist1953]

Hi Jewelchic. - This is a great video ! I totally enjoyed it. I would rate this as one of your very best.

In fact, your American travel Youtubes are now inspiring me to think about a trip to the USA. (Especially now that airfares are coming down in price, with airlines like VAustralia)

Best wishes and happy travelling !

[jewelchic]

Hey thanks for that!!! xxxxxxx

[jewelchic]

She used to xxx

[adamwhiterabbit]

Awesome Megs. Can't wait to add that onto my next USA itinery. Enjoy your travels.

Adam

xx

PS. I saw 'WICKED' on Sat night - Fantastic.

[jewelchic]

Thanks Adam xxxxxxxxx

[jewelchic]

PS...I just saw Wicked in NYC...made a video-i put it up last night-check it out xxx

[alicecoop9009]

cool vids jewel, loved the niagra falls one too. you should stop at cedar point the worlds best amusement park. Its in Sandusky, Ohio. If you like roller coasters, its a blast. I live like 35 minutes from there.

[MrTinago]

Nice video Megan, good work...

[jewelchic]

Thanks Mr.T xxx

[Wicked1217]

where was the goat/no feeding bears? Was that at Yellowstone in Wyoming? I'm living right now about 30 minutes away from there...that'd have been fun! Glad you are having fun in the States!

That looked like one crazy storm in SD in the beginning!!! Wow! Do you know what the winds got up to in that storm?

[jewelchic]

It was at a drive through bear park in South Dakota!!! xxxxx

[11moonelf]

Hi Megan ~ Catching up on a few of your uploads. Thanks for showing me part of the country that I have yet to see myself! It belongs to all of us, the world over - and you've done a terrific job giving us a fun tour....much gratitude! -xoxo

[jewelchic]

Thanks so much-that was really nice of you xxx

[mushroomh3ad]

South Dakota is fun.

[jewelchic]

It is xxx

[graywife]

Great video! Are you road tripping across America? Where else are you going?

Donna :-)

[jewelchic]

In DC now!!! Video at Niagara Falls next!!! xxx

[joyfuladventure]

That was a great video! I loved the views and the transitions you put into the videos. How fun! Thanks for sharing! I felt like I went on a mini vacation with you watching your video!

[jewelchic]

Thanks-i twas fun making it ...more coming...xxx

[mannixeats]

How much fun!

Glad you didn't get blown away...I promise the weather is better here!

Safe travels.

Ben

[jewelchic]

Thanks Ben- DEFINITELY seeing you on the way back through xxx

[jewelchic]

LOL!!! That storm was CRAZY!!! xxx

[BonnieH63]

hi Megs, that was fantastic, thanks for that one!!

[jewelchic]

Thanks Bonnie xxx

[TheMidWestNative]

i live in south dakota! i go to rapid city all the time for stuff :P

[jewelchic]

What a beautiful place-lovely people too xxx

[PrincePeterofPomona]

Awesome Video !

I left the Wicked Umbrella there just for you! I hope it came in handy !!

[jewelchic]

LOL!!! xxx

[cclover31]

looked like fun.... the good old days.... :)

[jewelchic]

Thanks xxx

[BLONDESPrfrGENTLEMEN]

You give us such a gift when you share your amazing life, Megan. Your editing is so fun! You've made a Harry Potter-like album with your pictures coming to life. I have never seen South Dakota, and you really gave us a taste of it. Thank you and your beautiful family.

[jewelchic]

Thanks Dianne-that's what i hope to do-that was a very thoughtful thing to say xxxxxxxxxxx

[shellinaction]

Oh, it looks amazing, lucky you travelling all over the place, while at present Melbourne is windy and wet!! You had a pretty mad storm yourselves over there!! Nice happy snaps at the end too, hope you have lots of fun!!! xxxx ; ) ~ Shelley

[jewelchic]

Thanks Shelley!!! xxx

[katy576]

Amazing! xx

[jewelchic]

Hey!!!! It was fun xxx

[AlexanderKafkis]

Megan, that was such an interesting and funny video. Wow, your so lucky, im so going to tell my mum to go there :)

Your daughter is so funny, "That gap is were mums face is going to go", i laughed so hard :)

Once again, that was really interesting and enjoyable, keep it up :D

Love Always, Alex :)

[jewelchic]

Zoe loved that you thought she was funny xxx

[AlexanderKafkis]

hahaaa, yer, it was so funny, keep up the good work, looking forward to the next video :)

[jewelchic]

Thanks xxx

[AlexanderKafkis]

WOW! The storm was amazing, just like today in Melbourne, lol, but there, probs worse :P Was there a tornado?

[jewelchic]

No tornado....that would have been a bit too "Wicked" for us!!! xxx

[REVHE4D]

Great Vid, keep them comming, makes me want to go there one day :)

[jewelchic]

Thanks!!! It's worth the trip xxx

[mad3max3]

that was a cool video! i haven't been there since i was a little kid. doesn't paul have a hard time driving a left hand drive? and you guys rolled down your windows next to that bear!! haha

[jewelchic]

LOL!!! I know-we got in trouble too!!! xxx

[Udderchaoz]

You're in the USA right now?! Awesome. I am in Kentucky, USA. The Umbilical Brothers are here in the USA as well. Small world after all. :)

[jewelchic]

I LOVE the USA-i was an exchange student there 25 years ago xxx

[Udderchaoz]

That's awesome! :)

[trippiano]

You were in L.A.? Oh, no surprises if you're somewhere near San Diego. I can't think of anyone I'd like to meet more than you and your family.

-Tripp

[jewelchic]

That's a nice thing to say-thanks xxx

[ILoveLeapYear]

Thanks so much! These videos are the best! We went there a few years back and had a great time! Looking forward to more.

[jewelchic]

Thanks-Niagara Falls coming soon xxx

[pyrrho314]

I just went to SD a few weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised at how much native an natural history there is there to enjoy.

even that patriotic masturbation known as Mt. Rushmore.

[jewelchic]

LOL- I loved it all xxx

[GreenGrl095]

Woah! I swear my family drove through that exact same spot on the way to Mt Rushmore last summer on our RV trip!

And that second bear was so posing XD

I love Crazy Horse! When we went there a cat was sleeping over by the scale model.

That's so great you guys saw those!

I love all those little Wicked references you guys have. I do that too.XD

[jewelchic]

REALLY??? I love you noticing our Wicked stuff...of course YOU would xxx

[GreenGrl095]

The grafitti made me think 'What funny writing...'.

Yes...I'm Wicked obsessed and listening to it in English, German, and Japanese XD

[jewelchic]

xxx

[trippiano]

Where else you visiting in America, Megan?

-Tripp

[jewelchic]

It's a surprise!!!!!! xxx

[Lavenderrose73]

Man, that was one heck of a storm lol. I've never been in South Dakota that I remember. It loooks like you had an awesome time, just ate that up huh? lol I'm glad you had a wonderful time up here in the States. I would love to see you here in Sacramento one day. : )

[jewelchic]

Wasn't that storm CRAZY???????? I would love to get to Sacramento too xxxxxx

[Lavenderrose73]

Oh if you ever do, please please PLEASE notify me ahead of time!!! I SOOO want to meet with you if you ever DO.

ღ ღ ღ

[jewelchic]

Will do xxx

[grey2199]

I want be there too!!!! Very nice!!

[jewelchic]

GORGEOUS GREY!!!!!! Hellooooooooooo!!! I am so excited you watched my video-i hope i will get to see you in August and we can do a You Tube together!!! No big white kiss this time for ME though!!! xxx

[moomay11649]

Are you coming to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Mooz

[jewelchic]

I would LOVE to be meeting you but not getting there this time xxxxxxxx

[outlaw6066]

That place hasn't changed much since i was last there in 1994. Thought they would've completed alot more on Crazy Horse too. When they were workin onnit last, the rest looked the same except the hole. I figured by now they'd have the horse sculpted. Prolly be finished til i'm old and grey. haha What's funny is that no one knows what Chief Crazy Horse looked like too. Guess that's the best they'll do. Anywho glad you had fun Megan. : ) BTW... Hello! haha

[jewelchic]

I have to admit i thought more would have been done too, but it was so cool to be able to be up near the face!!! Tom,the guide,says that it should be finished within the next 25 years...things are moving a bit faster these days xxx

[outlaw6066]

Could be cause of the refusal for gov funding as well. Oh well, hope to see the finished product one day. : ) Anywho hope you are well Megan. Hear bout the big storms here? BRRRR cold! hehe

[jewelchic]

Yes-that is EXACTLY what slows it down xxx

[outlaw6066]

Yer husband looks like he's quite the good driver on the left side. : ) I know wen i go back to the states it'll be way strange driving on the left again too. haha

[jewelchic]

Yes-i don't know how he does it-i can't get my head around it xxx

[Fiyero823]

That's awesome....I''ve never been to South or North Dakota haha. That wind is crazy!

Lol....WICKED....

Glinda:"Can I TOUCH it....?"

Morrible:"NO."

[jewelchic]

LOL!!!!!!!! I LOVE that you Wicked people "get" those comments xxx

[Fiyero823]

Lol

Hey! Im not JUST a WICKED person lol!

[jewelchic]

I know...i KNOW EXACTLY what you mean (need).........

[Fiyero823]

Lol ;D

[joanyperez]

M

What video software are u using? I like it!

when are u coming to NY/Boston??

looking forward to meet u!

[jewelchic]

I used I movie on my Mac... I am really happy with it xxx

[davidthedud3]

what a cool mountain!!!!!!!

[jewelchic]

SOOOOOOO Great!!! xxx

[Totothemonkey]

what a cool video... hey what program did you use to show the photos and then the clips... that looks awesome!

[jewelchic]

Thanks!!! It was i movie on my Mac xxx

[chris6770]

Never driven that way before, just flown over - be great to visit that part of the States sometime. Thanks for the vid :)

[jewelchic]

Chris-it is real America. People there were lovely and everything was slowed down...people stopped as you crossed the road and everyone was happy to help. Really nice xxx

[wreckerpecker]

It's funny, I was there like a year ago. I rode up to meet my father who was curious about buying some land. We didn't know it at the time but it was also Sturgis bike week. So, dad rented a Harley and we turned his trip into our first time at the bike rally. The story behind Crazy Horse is both sad and monumental. Stabbed in the back. Interestingly enough, I rode away with a new saying that 'before america, this land was once free'. Last time I had been there may have been around 25 yrs ago too

[jewelchic]

Oh Scott- you must go back-it was sooooooo exciting seeing the developments of Crazy Horse...i so hope it is finished in my life time xxx

[wreckerpecker]

I am sure that I will,

There is a really cool cave site called Wind Cave. Look it up next time. Also, Devils Tower is not too far (about 170km) from Rapid City. Badlands Natl. Park is a sight too.

Ever been to Egypt?

I was looking up plane tickets the other day in curiosity. I want to see the Temple of Horus soon.

[jewelchic]

That would be amazing- never been to Egypt xxx

[Purrrsuasive1]

That was so amazing! Thank you for taking us up there with you!!

[jewelchic]

A pleasure MJ-thanks for watching!!! I was at the Chicago airport yesterday!!! xxx

[fredalltheway]

cool! i use imovie too. did you guys have a good time?

[jewelchic]

YES!!! We had a ball xxx

[annabazhanova]

great video! It's so exciting!

[jewelchic]

Thanks Anna xxx

[TheSilverLining80]

Looks like a fun vacation! Where else are you traveling in the US?

[jewelchic]

Have been in LA...keeping it a surprise!!! xxx

[FreesiaLove]

Megan what an amazing video! I've never gone that way-it looks nice!

[jewelchic]

Mari-it is awesome!!! xxxxxxxxx