Life On The Planet

Random Wyoming

(All photos taken with Butterfly's digital from the van on I-25.)

Wyoming defies description, so I won't attempt to describe it. The photos will speak for themselves. I will, however, tell you three things I know.

1. I really want to come back some day.

2. You could drive for hours in Wyoming and never see another living being.

3. They have one REALLY LOONEY road construction flag person. (Nothing a couple years in therapy couldn't hammer out, I'm sure.)

Now, I give you, WYOMING via the van...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow, YELLOWSTONE!!!!!

"Explosive Laden Vehicles Exit Right"

Today was Air Force Academy day. Anyone who knows the military knows about the interesting signs that decorate military facilities. "Explosive Laden Vehicles..."

Those cadets know how to party.

Salamander spent the day with a "Firstie," or a senior cadet. He attended class with him, toured the campus and enjoyed a quality meal of chili dogs in the dining hall. Meanwhile, Tiger, Butterfly and I went on a tour. Here are the highlights.

 
(Self explanatory, I think.)

This is what I call a driveway!

 
(The drive in from the gate.)

 
(Memorial fountain. Firstie's jump in it after final exams.)

 
(I hear the cadets like to steal "steal." But that could be a lie.)

Dinner for 4,500? That's a lot of dishes!

 
(The dining hall.)

And finally...

 
The Cadet Chapel. 

(More on that later. It's worthy of its own post!)

The most exciting part of our tour included a trip to the emergency room for our own fallen warrior. Dad tripped on an uneven sidewalk, and took three years off of my life. He's got quite a shiner, but is otherwise fine.

If you are ever in Colorado Springs, visit the Academy. It's a wonderful experience.

Just watch your step!

The Obligatory "We're Not in Kansas Anymore" Post

 When we left Wakeeney, Kansas is was 48 degrees. Heavens to Besty! (Not sure what that actually means, but I think it works.) As we climbed in altitude, the mist burned off and the temperature went up.

 
(Tiger and Butterfly are looking forward to mountains!)

Finally! Colorado! Mountains!

 
On the to-do list, check in at the hotel and on to the Garden of the Gods...

 

which...

 
was...

 
wonderful!

Kansas, We Love Ya

52 degrees? Are you kidding me?!? Welcome to Kansas!!!

 
 
(Wind farms on I-70. Taken from the van. We are one with the van.) 

 

(The view from the front seat. Prairie. More prairie. Then hills. And more hills.)

In case you think our scholars are slacking...

 
We have photographic evidence.

Tiger did his math. And some other stuff.

Butterfly, on the other hand...

 
Well. It was a long trip.

Colorado, here we come.

Day 1: Quality Time on Interstate 40

Sorry, no pictures.  I am the driver on this voyage, and the other people in the car (you know, the fam.) did not opperate any of the 3 cameras that are in the vehicle. You want pictures, gripe to those responsible! :)

Today's stats:

4 states: Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

1 spilled drink. Yeah, my bad. (Grinning sheepishly.)

Odd place names: Toad Suck Park and Pig Trail Scenic Highway. Both in Arkansas.

Singing OOOOOOOOOOOOklahoma! when we hit the state line. It never gets old.

IHOP. Blueberry pancakes. Enough said.

Swimming in the hotel pool for 3 kids.

1 tired Mama.

If the heavens and wireless allow, I will check in from Kansas.

Good night!

 

Trippin'

We're going on a two week, knock-down, drag-out field trip with The Principals! Oh, the places we will go! Stay tuned...