Joy Riding in ole "Clark"

Time to see some more of this county....we started out fairly later than we entended, but had a wonderful ride up in the back county in Jeremy's old Suburdan aka Clark.  Kraig was at the wheel and did an excellent job. 

We didn't quite get to the lake we were headed to, but that's okay....this was beautiful!

Meet Clark

He thinks he's hiding.....look at those ears!

Great afternoon, but on the way down the mountain just before our meeting place, the tie rod went out on ole Clark and Kraig and Jeremy had to rig it so Kraig could get back to the ranch.  Jeremy and Jamie had a house sitting job to get back to and Buddy and I went back to the campground, River Dance.

Fun night with the Jeeps/Trucks

Kraig

Buddy's original Jeep

Fair and Rodeo Days

75th Fair and Rodeo at Fairgrounds - watching goat compatition

Bucking Bronco

Fun times with family and friends

and then the rain begin......

River Rafting Day

Kraig, Jeremy and Ryan practicing bow shooting

Time for a ride to the river in ole "Clark"

An Eagle on top of the ridge over looking her nest.

Time for a lunch break

Oops....look what lurks in the woods.

just another day

Rope course at campground.....never did get up my nerve to do

One of the horses at Sweetwater

Another beautiful day....spent the afternoon at the ranch getting our "to do list" in order and then did our usual low county boil for dinner.  Buddy was starting to feel much better.

Resting today

Buddy had a rough night last night so he's resting in.  I took a brief stroll over to the grill for lunch and then took a walk along the Colorado river to enjoy some of the views.

Catching a glance of a rafter

Cabins for rent on the river.....beautiful

Rock climbing

"Noname Bar and Grill"

our site for the week and then we'll move to another site....all sites are very nice!

Ready for Colorado

It's Tuesday morning and we're off to the Glenwood Springs Canyon where we have reservations at the Glenwood Canyon Resort on the Colorado River.  Got a fairly early start of 10ish for our 5 hour drive off the beaten path.  Worked our way over to Steamboat Springs where we picked up Hwy 131.  This is a very scenic drive and beats the interstate way.  The two lane roads were good and we even when over Rabbit Ears Pass at an elevation of 9400 feet.

Our camp site is right next to the recreation area where they do rafting, ziplining, and rock climbing.  There is also a bike path that is on the property but not sure where it goes yet.  Chelsey and I enjoyed a cold one at the outside grill and bar literately 50 feet from my front door.  Can't get any better than that.  The bar is called "Noname Bar and Grill" named  after the exit off I-70 where the resort it.

Cattle drive on our route

Finger Rock

There is always the Four Eagle Rodeo to attend on Wednesday  evenings.  Buddy wasn't feeling to good but wanted to hang out with us.  We had convinced him to go to the doctor and get some medicine to knock the congestion out of his chest.  The doc did an EKG, took some blood and gave him some penicillin.  Probably a touch of pneumonia but differently an acute case of bronchitis .  I think he should rest the next few days and so does the doc.

Glenwood Canyon Pass

HAPPY 4TH

Enjoyed the day driving around Laramie checking out more western shops and restaurants.  The Wyoming University is downtown but this town is relatively small so you can get around with no problems.  This area is big for festivals and rodeos.  This time of year they hold a week of activities and call it "Jubilee Days".  We spent a few hours downtown roaming the area and going to the Farmers Day, which included local produce and arts and crafts.  Grabed a cold one at a place called "The Library Restaurant"....humm, nothing like the Library I'm use to.  This was just a typical sports bar.

Another evening at the campground enjoying some of Kriag's cooking.  Tonight was steaks! I had ordered a variety of meats from Omaha Steaks before we came so I brought those with me.  The chicken, and pork chops are great, but I was not impressed with the sirloins.  I have yet to try the Filet Mignon. 

Watched 18 teams compete in the ranches cattle round up.  Pretty cool how they can control there herd and even more at their roping skills.

Laramie here we come...

With our smiling faces now, we are headed to Laramie, WY. Only 269 miles today.   Our reservations are at the KOA, an easy access of I-80.  A very friendly staff and grounds are well groomed, but near the expressway.  No matter, we were assigned a site and got set up.  The sites were a little snug, so Buddy choose another site on a corner.  Well, that means breaking down and moving.  No problem, we have that routine down and with Kraig and Chelsey's help, it was really no big deal.  We had a delicious dinner at the Altitudes Chophouse  and our waitress, Marisa, so attentive and friendly.

Kraig's appointment at Wyoteck is at 9am.  We'll be touring with him.  Super friendly staff.

I think I was more excited about the tour than anyone....I was really impressed with the program and the facilities.

After a busy day at the college and lunch at the Lovejoy's Bar and Grill we all set out to get us some cowboy/cowgirls duds and boots at the Boot Barn.  Jen, the manager, was so helpful.  Again, so many nice folks in the town. 

My kick ass boots