Wyoming Ranching

26-June
The night of the 24th and all day yesterday (25th) we spent with Roger’s cousin, Gilbert & his wife Karen in Wyoming. They only moved there 10 days ago from PA. It’s certainly a different life for them there than Lancaster County, PA, and I’m sure will take some getting used to. It was fun to see them, and Roger & Gilbert especially had a good time. Yesterday we got some work done, including putting up their swing set & helping to get the garden planted. Travis and Roger also helped with cutting hay, repairing fences, repairing equipment and working with the irrigation system. We also washed the truck and camper while we had an opportunity. bWe were planning to just eat in our camper & not bother them so much, but they insisted they feed us. After we showered, & ate supper we took off around 6:30 or so last evening to head toward the Black Hills & Mount Rushmore in S. Dakota. Slept in a Walmart parking lot & went the rest of the way today. At the moment we’re driving to the Badlands Nat’l Park – going many miles out of the way & worrying about running out of fuel (at least some of us were worried!) We did find a place for fuel so there is peace & quiet once again in the vehicle.  Weren’t terribly impressed with the Black Hills, but Mt Rushmore was worth seeing. Baked potatoes & ham are in the oven for a late supper tonite after we’re thru the Badlands, so we see it before dark. -posted by Jolene