We spent the night at a very quiet and affordable Chief Joseph RV Park. It was a very nice respite from a very expensive and crowded KOA in West Yellowstone. I cooked up some breakfast while Alessandra caught some sunshine. Readying myself for a quick shower, I discovered that the water heater didn't work. For a brand new trailer only on the tenth day of our first … [Read more...] about Cody, Wyoming – Emergency Room
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Fleeing Wildfire Smoke – Almost a Tragedy
I have been staying in Pinedale, WY for the last several weeks. Several wildfires have sprung up locally causing numerous problems. The one that affected me most was the smoke plumes or threat of smoke plumes. Last night the smoke from local wildfires was pretty spectacular. This morning the wind had shifted from the SW to the NW. This means that I awoke to … [Read more...] about Fleeing Wildfire Smoke – Almost a Tragedy
Moose in Pindale, Wyoming
Today was a really good day. After work I headed up north of town to view the mountains. The Wind River Range seems to extend just about forever. The only way to really capture the extent of it is with a video. After spending some time shooting hoops at Pinedale's amazing Aquatic Center, I headed out for a walk along the river. I have seen moose there several times, … [Read more...] about Moose in Pindale, Wyoming
Dramatic Exercise/Movement Change
It has been almost three weeks since I escaped the heat and humidity of Minnesota. My health and ability to move has taken a dramatic upturn. The day before I left I could not walk across the kitchen floor without my cane in my right hand and my left arm draped over my wife's shoulder. And just to make things more exciting, I couldn't talk. My doctor attributes this to the … [Read more...] about Dramatic Exercise/Movement Change