Statistics

  • As of July 15th --
  • - Day - 27 -
  • - Miles Travelled - 8852 -

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Helena, MT to Cody, Wy via a shopping stop @ Bozeman, MT

Today was a travel day, we left Helena, Mt for Cody, Wy with a scheduled shopping stop at Bozeman, Mt  a regionally renowned western cobbler's shop Carter's Boots.  Kailyn has been considering a pair of everyday boots for some time to help protect her from the extremes in Nebraska elements.  We stopped at Carter's Boots first with the aid of Jeff and his staff Kailyn made her preliminary selection, Kailyn asked to place the boots on hold.  We asked Jeff the shop owner who his competitors were, he responded "My business caters to the working person who makes his/her living in their boots and/or using other leather goods (saddles, bridles and the like).  I don't have any competitors within 150 miles."  However here are two other places in town that carry boots".  After an hour checking Bozeman's other boot vendors, the girls quickly returned and finalized their purchase.  We appreciated Jeff and his staff knowledge, products, honesty, integrity, service (accommodating our minor fitting needs on the spot).  Nothing compares to the services provided by a small family run business. 

 THANKS Jeff, to a job well done!

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Jeff, Kailyn, and "The Boot"


We stopped 15 miles outside of Cody, Wy for pic's in the late afternoon sun of "Dead Indian Summit".  The first few are at a distance, later I shot a couple of close up's.




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Close Up

Preparing to drive away

Friday, July 8, 2011

Glacier National Park - West Entrance & Travel to Helena, MT

The ever changing cloud cover, weather conditions and road closures all combined for a tough day to shoot pictures.

Honestly the EAST entrance offered the best views of the Glaciers.  It's hard to comprehend that mid-July is "early" season for the park. The park rangers mentioned they've received near record snow fall. They are still digging, plowing, and blowing, the last portions of both ends of the road leading to the peak.

I will post pictures of this day at a later time.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Glacier National Park - East Entrance

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Jackson Glacier

" Click on this one "


" I'm smiling, but my feet are really cold "



Jackson Glacier in background


Tuesday, July 5, 2011

THE TWILIGHT TOUR -- FORKS, WA

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Twilight Tour's in Fork's WA 
Accept NO Substitutes, They are THE BEST !!


They are the ORIGINAL Twilight Tour company in Forks, they are THE BEST, accept no substitutes

We're getting on the bus excited to start the tour

In front of the City Hall Sign, at the police station where Bella's dad worked

The Cullen's Home

The Cullen's graduation cap on display inside their home

Bella's Truck dressed up for the July 4th Parade

The actual license plate for Bella's truck that was used in the movies

Me and Bella's Truck

From left to right -- Travis (our tour guide), me, Edward Cullen, and mom

Bella Swan's home

Dr. Carlise Cullen's reserved parking place spot at the Forks Hospital

Jacob Black's Motorcycle parked in front of his home


The treaty line (they almost did not let me pass).

Travis and I doing a little beach combing at La Push Beach

A view looking left at La Push Beach

Dad, Me, and Mom at the Welcome to Forks Sign

The town's population needed updating since the last census was taken

Travis's wife posing with me at the end of the tour

Me in front of a Forks Police car, taken while detours were in place for the July 4th parade. The police officer was very accommodating and said tourism was really good for Forks.
(This is not part of the Twilight Tour)

Leaving the next day on the ferry to Seattle.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Olympic National Forest & Sequim, WA

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Hurricane Ridge




Mount Rainer from across Sequim Bay


Sunset on Sequim Bay


Sunday, July 3, 2011

Allure of the Automobile Exhibit -- Portland Art Museum

What car's did we see at the exhibit ?  Click here for exhibit information


1961 Ferrari 250GT Comp. /61 Short Wheelbase Berlinetta
1957 Jaguar XK-SS Roadster (owned by Steve McQueen)
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
1953 Porsche 550 #154 La Carrera Panamerica Coupe
1954 Plymouth Explorer Sports Coupe
1959 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
1948 Tucker Model 48 Torpedo
1939 Talbot-Logo T-150-C-SS
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante
1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow
1937 Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H-6C “Xenia”
1930 Bentley Speed Six “Blue Train Special”
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900B Touring Berlinetta
1931 Duesenberg SJ Derham Convertible Sedan

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1961 Ferrari 250GT Comp. / 61 Short Wheelbase Berlinetta

1957 Jaguar XK-SS Roadster (owned by Steve McQueen)

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR


1953 Porsche 550 #154 La Carrera Panamerica Coupe

1954 Plymouth Explorer Sports Coupe

1959 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray


1948 Tucker Model 48 Torpedo


1939 Talbot-Logo T-150-C-SS

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster


1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante

1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow


1937 Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H-6C “Xenia”

1937 Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H-6C “Xenia”

1930 Bentley Speed Six “Blue Train Special”

1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900B Touring Berlinetta


1931 Duesenberg SJ Derham Convertible Sedan