Saturday 9/20 – A nerve racking 405 mile trip up and down 6% to 10% inclines and hairpin curves, we finally make it to Denver! Evelyn wrinkled the leather in her seat and it took me 30 minutes to get blood back in my fingers after the butt squeezing and white knuckling mountain drive. Although it was a hard drive the scenery was wonderful, and I am glad we decided to go through the Black Hills National Forest.
After the worst of the mountains, we filled up in New Castle, WY and headed south on Highway 18/85, then we saw the sign “No Services For 61 Miles”. After going 18 miles we passed an older couple walking north, they had a flat and planned to walk for help! Walter was a history professor and had NEVER changed a tire so as Evelyn and his wife chatted, I put his spare on and after about 30 minutes we were on our way again. I don’t think I have ever impressed anyone with a $19.99 tool before, but he was impressed with my 12volt-impact wrench from Harbor Freight. He said he had hit a little bump and soon after the tire went flat, but when I pulled it off the rim had 2 dents in it. Whatever he hit, he hit hard!
(This is Evelyn. I am still feeling road movement and can’t think of anything else to say.)
The rest of the trip was uneventful.
We arriver in Denver late Saturday and spent a lovely 3 days. Ken and Lisa are doing well, as are the “blond kids” . We took them out to supper Sunday night and had great steaks at Ken’s house Monday night. Lisa has decorated the house so good, and I must admit Ken’s woodworking skills surpass mine.
Today (Tuesday 9/23) we drive ti Russell, Ks as we begin the long trip home. Should arrive in Saraland Saturday afternoon.
