December 13th, 2021


Unfortunately on this trip I have been so busy trying to get somewhere and/or get out of weather I have not written anything in my paper journal. I just have not made the time to do that so I need to get better about that. The hotel I stayed in last night just happened to … Continue reading December 13th, 2021

December 12th, 2021


I woke up to more rain and wind again this morning. There was a High Wind Warning but I needed to press on to get out of this storm system. It was definitely windy, but I was fortunate I pushed on to where I stopped. There were several travel advisories north on I-5 and I … Continue reading December 12th, 2021

December 8th, 2021


It’s been a busy day today. And the weather has been garbage. Cold, fierce winds coming in with a few sprinkles. The high today was 46, but I never felt that. It was easily in the 30s most of the day with the winds. I got up after a decent night’s sleep for a change. … Continue reading December 8th, 2021

December 6th, 2021


Sunrise on Colorado National Monument - Grand Junction, CO I got up feeling a little better this morning and I am glad. I woke up about 1:30 in the morning feeling bad, but I fell back asleep and slept through until morning. I decided to get on down the road after a little breakfast. Admittedly, … Continue reading December 6th, 2021

December 5th, 2021


A rough night last night with little sleep and what sleep there was restless. I kept waking up mostly due to the lights outside; why Best Western insists on lighting up their hotels like a Supermax prison I don’t understand. I like it to be as dark as possible when I go to bed, but … Continue reading December 5th, 2021