Click on Picts to make them bigger. Camped at Ridgway, Colorado. Did a little supply shopping. Had Mexican food at True Grit, a bar near the place the John Wayne movie was shot. The camp coffee in the morning had a lot fewer grounds today. Drove from Ridgway to Santa Fe. Got the exhaust leak fixed in Durango. The overheating seemed to go away with the exhaust repair A nice shop charged us $20 for welding and I gave them $30. Still too cheap by half. All morning we explored old silver mines, and mining towns, had a beer and played shuffleboard in the Miner’s Bar in Silverton. Tojo won – this part added by Tojo with full expectation that Hutch won’t read my edits. This is my second time though this very cool town. Listened to Bob Marley while crossing northern New Mexico, again new types of mesas and mountains. Incredible. The Jackalope Shop is up the road, Hmm gifts? Turns out, No!
Toj wrote this part - Met up with a friend of mine in Santa Fe – Dave Connick. An okay chap for a bleedin Pom – I insisted that this last part is funny, so blame me if it isn’t. We had dinner with Dave at the Ore House right smack dab in the middle of historic Santa Fe. This place is famous for its extensive Tequila selection – you can spend $50 for a single shot – we didn’t. We all had a Horn Toad which was a sweet version of a Margarita and very tasty. Santa Fe is a great spot and Hutch and I agree that we need to bring the Trouble and Strife back – Trouble and Strife being Cockney for Wife and used here as an homage to Dave C. who turned out to be an okay bloke according to Hutch.
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Hey Tom and TOJO,
Why didn't you give him 60. for the welding?
Luv - Becky Hutchings
When did you lose the sink?!?
Your pictures are gorgeous, but it made me sad to see the little brown Westy on the side of the road broken down, and then undergoing major surgery. I hope she's fully recovered and back in the great shape that I left her in! You guys better take good care of her!
Life is pretty routine here. We're watching Hurricane Rita bear down on Texas. Deja vu all over again. :-(
Spoke to both Brice and Taylor. They're both doing well and enjoying your blog. Keep having fun (but not too much). Can't wait to hear your stories in person when you get home. When are you getting home??!!
Drive safely. Love, Cammie
Your pictures are gorgeous; they make me "cross-country-trip-sick", as Owen once said. Monument Valley looks just like it did in the movies! THe beer and tequila sounds fun, too. Maybe I'll hoist one after my back-to-school night tonight and make a toast to you adventurous guys!
The kids are fine. Michael got his official dean's list letter, Owen's filling out college applications and Olivia's working on the studio show.
Keep that camper running! Can't wait to see you!
Love,
Susan
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