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.

November 11, 2012

Tracks
Flaming Gorge
Wyoming

Awoke to blue skies and frigid temps--sub-zero wind chill!!!
Flaming Gorge Campground
Wyoming

The view from the Roamer
Flaming Gorge Campground
Wyoming

On our way to Lander, Wyoming for the night. High winds and icy patches but we made it safely.

We're staying at the Sleeping Bear RV Park & Campground and lo and behold...they have WiFi!!! We're on to Cody, Wyoming tomorrow.

P.S. All photos are taken with my iPhone.

November 10, 2012

Sunrise at Fantasy Canyon
South of Vernal, Utah

Spent the night at Fantasy Canyon so we could be up bright and early for sunrise. We had a little bit of everything overnight--rain, sleet, snow, howling winds....

It was definitely worth getting up at 5:45 AM!!!
Fantasy Canyon

Behold Mother Nature's palette
Fantasy Canyon

Time to reboot!

Entrance to the McConkie Ranch, northwest of Vernal, Utah, to see Native American petroglyphs.

Petroglyph potties

Water warning

The Twins
Freemont Culture
1-1200 AD

We drove through Flaming Gorge but didn't see much due to challenging weather conditions-snow, white-outs, high winds.
Most campgrounds are closed for the season so we are "boondocking" at Buckboard Marina at Flaming Gorge Campground, 25 miles south of Green River, Wyoming.
This is our first cold weather test for the Roamer. It's snowy and bitter cold but we're warm and toasty!!! 
No internet service here (as you might expect) so will send this from Rock Springs, Wyoming tomorrow. 'Night 'night....

November 9, 2012

 Fantasy Canyon
South of  Vernal, Utah

 Morning view from Dick Durrance and Sue Drinker's home in Carbondale, Colorado. Had a delicious dinner, great conversation and spent the night in their driveway.
How many people have guests who bring their own accommodations with them???

Drove to Fantasy Canyon in Utah and spent the afternoon shooting with friend and fellow photographer G. Brad Lewis, in between pelting rain and 85 mph wind gusts. Snow is predicted for tomorrow.
Stay tuned...