Well, day 2 got a lot better than day 1. In fact we had a very nice drive (if you call driving on the interstate looking at corn fields a nice drive). At least it was uneventful. We stopped at our favorite camp ground (Wally-Mart) in Lexington NEB.
Day 3 was also a good travel day. We were able to make good time and even got off the interstate. We stopped along the roadside at a memorial marker for Chimney Rock where we had a picnic lunch. Astonishing Arda just loves picnics and we even took our chairs out so we could sit and watch the trains go by. Chimney rock was a major landmark for those traveling west as it marked the end of the plains and the beginning of the mountains. It was also one of the early Pony Express Rider stations.We stayed the night in Casper WY (yes again at our favorite camp-ground) where we met up with an old friend from Texas... Fronie Hendren. It has been over 20 years since we last saw the Hendrens and unfortunately Charlie passed away a couple of years ago. He was one of the finest people you could ever meet. We had dinner with Fronie and caught up on "old times". It was good seeing her again.
The next morning we were off again to Buck Brannaman's ranch just outside Sheridan WY where we would spend the next 2 days at a ranch roping contest. 
Unfortunately Wrangler Dave was a little rusty and did not get past the first round on the first day. Since I had not roped nor rode for a while, my back was a little (maybe a lot) stiff on Sunday so I did not ride or rope. I spent the day watching the other ropers who were really good and hopefully I learned a little bit - I guess time will tell.We pulled out of Brannaman's Sunday evening and went to Sheridan to our favorite campground. Tomorrow we will leave for Red Lodge to meet up with our friends Sidne and Dick Overturf.
Till the next time I get internet...
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