Heading Northwest: Day 7—Oregon Trail to Bill Gates
Today was mainly a travel day that saw us depart the high desert areas of Oregon (roughly following the Oregon Trail).
Author Archives: Ed Stembridge
Heading West: Days 4-6 – Old Faithful to the Oregon Trail
We spent Sunday night at Cody’s Cowboy Village in Cody, Wyoming—it was really neat! After doing a little shopping in Cody the next morning, we headed into Yellowstone, and arrived about 15 minutes before Old Faithful put on her show.
Heading West: Day 3 – From Presidents to Cowboys
Our travels started today with a drive-by of the Mt. Rushmore monument. Both of us felt that, while majestic, it was “smaller” than what we expected. We continued on, making a stop at Jewel Cave (tours were fully booked, so we didn’t get to go into the cave) and then on through some beautiful scenery on our way to Cody,… Read more »
Heading West: Day 2 – Little Town on the Prairie
Day two found us in De Smet, SD, where the Ingalls family finally settled. Lots to do here—we decided we’ll have to come back sometime to see more. We detoured through the Badlands and arrived tired and late at Mt. Rushmore.
Heading West: Day 1 – Little House on the Prairie
Where We Reside
Now that the Dining Room ceiling is up, I’ve shifted back to my last major house project for the summer—residing. All the old siding has been stripped off; there were two layers—the original wood lap siding and the aluminum siding that’s been on the house since maybe the 1970s?
Neil Armstrong
Custom dictates that a commencement speaker give a word of advice to the new graduates. And I feel a sense of discomfort in that responsibility as it requires more confidence than I possess to assume that my personal convictions merit your attention. The single observation I would offer for your consideration is that some things are beyond your control. You… Read more »