November 18, 2012

Sunrise
Painted Hills
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Mitchell, Oregon

Boardwalk
Painted Hills
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Mitchell, Oregon

After an early-morning shoot in the Painted Hills, we spent the rest of the day driving to Central Point, Oregon. We're spending a couple of days with Steve's sister Annie and her husband Eric.

November 17, 2012

Roamer Envy
Flying J Truck Stop
Ontario, Oregon

Sunrise at Shoshone Falls
Twin Falls, Idaho

Westward ho the Roamer...
Highway 26
East of Prairie City, Oregon

Sunset and impending storm at the Painted Hills
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Mitchell, Oregon

November 16, 2012

Fossils found at the Fossil Butte National Monument
Wyoming

Fossil Butte National Monument
Wyoming

Idaho was number 49. One more and I will have been in all 50 states. #50 is Alaska.

Night shot of Shoshone Falls
Snake River
Twin Falls, Idaho

A rainy night in the Walmart parking lot
Twin Falls, Idaho

November 15, 2012

Sunset from I-80
Wyoming

Spent 6 hours at EarthRoamer dealing with the furnace. The crew was terrific--fixed us right up, and sent us on our way. Couldn't ask for better service!!! (Special thanks to Mike!)
Dacono, Colorado

Look where we're spending the night...Walmart parking lot. They allow RVs and trucks to park overnight. And...they're open 24 hours a day!!! A little midnight shopping, perhaps?
Rock Springs, Wyoming

Spent the day on the road after our detour to Dacono. Tomorrow we head to Ontario, Oregon by way of Twin Falls, Idaho. Then on to Central Point, Oregon.

November 14. 2012

Wind River Canyon
Highway 120-Between Thermopolis and Shoshoni
Wyoming

My creation, as promised. Under Laurie's expert tutelage, I made the silver beads from scratch. It took me a good part of the day!
Thank you, Laurie, for all your help and for letting me play with all of your cool materials and tools!!!

"Come in for a haircut...This is a barber shop, NOT a break room."
Flying J Truck Stop
Cheyenne, Wyoming

We were supposed to be heading for Central Point, Oregon today but had to make a detour back to EarthRoamer in Dacono, Colorado. Our furnace is not functioning properly and we really can't take any chances in winter weather. Hopefully, it will be a quick repair and we will be on our way late tomorrow morning.

November 13, 2012

Details from Laurie Wren Lujan's jewelry studio

Laurie's studio
Cody, Wyoming

Laurie Wren Lujan, jewelry maker extraordinaire!!!

The hands of an artist

I spent the day in Laurie's studio watching her work. Her creations are without equal!!! She was patient enough to try and teach me how to make a necklace. I have an incredible appreciation for what she does and I don't think I'll be quitting my day job any time soon! Stay tuned and I shall reveal my handiwork tomorrow. I met Laurie and her husband Harold at an art fair in Edina, Minnesota years ago. I've never really been much of a jewelry person but I fell in love with their jewelry. I prize the unique pieces I have collected over the years--they are true works of art!!!

We are back on the road tomorrow, headed for Central Point, Oregon.

November 12, 2012

On the way to Cody
Highway 120

Our accommodations in Lander, Wyoming
Sleeping Bear Campground

Our accommodations in Cody, Wyoming
Friend Laurie Wren Lujan's wonderful log home

We will be in Cody until Wednesday.