Monthly Archives: October 2012

Waking up this morning, we were treated to a still very full moon.   While the weather was ideal for our drive to Ogallalaand the traffic minimal if non-existent, several long, rough stretches of I-76 left a lot to be … Continue reading →

With warmer temperatures (50s), winds diminished and chain-up requirements cancelled, we left Grand Junction enroute to the Denver area.  Heading east, we were surprised by to see an expansive and colorful vineyard and winery operation and wish we had time … Continue reading →

It was 11o outside when we got out of bed this morning.  Although we might have left today, the pass is clear and roads dry, but the chance of precipitation is higher and the winds predicted to be stronger today … Continue reading →

We again awoke to sub-freezing temperatures for the third day in a row … a big change from a week ago in Las Vegas! The early morning skies were threatening. Debbie and Jane went off for a while, leaving me … Continue reading →

Today, six weeks of mail arrived, including our absentee ballots.  Thus, much of the day was spent sorting and paying bills … although while running an errand, I was able to take time to stop and enjoy the golden foliage. … Continue reading →

It was cold this morning, below freezing, and overcast as we headed for Colorado.  As our altitude increased, the visibility decreased until we could see less than 50 yards ahead of us. While I was creeping so slowly I was … Continue reading →

We left Las Vegas this morning.  Once out of the city, the landscape became pretty boring. Initially flat further down I-15, small hills and changing elevations replaced the As we approached Mesquite, NV, it appeared that the Interstate was going … Continue reading →

Although we’d visited Hoover Dam in 1994, having driven over the newly constructed Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman by-pass bridge (designed to eliminate the need to thru traffic to cross the strategic Hoover Dam road) enroute we decided to return … Continue reading →