July 4, No Big Party for Us

Well, today is the Fourth of July, a big holiday across America! However, we are still out there, making our way across the country. We have seen a bunch of fireworks stands here in the desert, not to mention heard them at night!

A great combination!

Last night was on the side of the road again, outside of Opal. 

I may have mentioned that yesterday. It was very quiet and peaceful!
Jeff got a pretty early start this morning, as we wanted to make Little America, which we did. 

We were hoping for 4G, but we did at least get some free WI-FI. My only issue with that is that I am not comfortable paying bills or ordering supplies on the free unprotected WI-FI. Must get some of that done, so we are really hoping that Rock Springs will have AT&T in residence. They are already sending us texts and emails that we are exceeding our "data from other providers". Well, if they were in residence, we wouldn't be doing that!

I'm getting a bit concerned for Jeff's dog bite. It has been a week, today. Doesn't it look like it could be infected? I think I will drag him to a doc in the box or something in Rock Springs. I'd hate to have him get sick out there in the middle of nowhere!

 I have really bad news for those of you that look forward to our Mailbox of the Day.... there were no mailboxes in the middle of the desert! He didn't even find one passing through Opal. But, we do have a Flower of the Day, and a River of the Day! To make up for the loss of the mailbox. Hopefully, we will be able to resurrect it soon!

 


And, though it may look pretty much the same as other pics, here is a pic of the road ahead from today.

The scenery in SW Wyoming.

 We are staying tonight in the parking lot of the Little America stop. There is a hotel, but no RV park. Or spaces. But, they do have a dump station, and a large parking lot, seeing as how it is a truck stop! Another free night! I like those free nights. However, we did have dinner in their restaurant. Jeff saved one of the pork chops so that he could have dessert! We are almost out of snack supplies, so I am counting on Walmart in Rock Springs! Need to stock up before we head into rural Colorado.

And, I missed this pic for yesterday. This little bear was just sitting on the curb next to a business that was closed. We have no idea what his story is....

And this is a pic of what I did to the bedspread.... not very good at judging those commercial dryers! I had to cut the impervious liner out, as it pretty much melted!

The mosquito issue has not resolved. But, with a good dose of Off, applied numerous times, they were kept at bay. However, the gnats arrived. And Off has no effect on them! The guy in the gift shop here said they will get worse..... groan. I was too miserable to enjoy my turn on the road! Constantly swatting those gnats, the cars and trucks passing must have thought I was crazy!

Part of our route does not exist. The road is no longer there. This is a problem with not having google maps available in the coach. Although we have printed maps, they are failing us.

And we had a nice storm again this evening. It was cool watching the rain come across the desert, then the wind hit, and finally the rain. It is clear and nice out there now!

I am experimenting. Trying to put a short video in here. Hope it works!

http://youtu.be/sWabBNM6EMc

Enjoy! Hope everyone is having a safe and happy Fourth of July!