Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Day 20, Sept 1, 2009: A day in Jackson Hole, WY

GUESS WHAT!!!!???? It was ANOTHER gorgeous morning here in the Star Valley of Wyoming!!!! It was a bit chilly....not certain how low the temps dropped, but we did turn on the furnace for about 30 minutes this morning to take the chill off of the interior of TheHowserHouse. A quick breakfast, some hot Fr. Roast coffee and the 1st Lady's hot tea.....and then we went to Mac/Gail's home, said our farewells to Ben and Jill who are leaving today, and then went down and brought the truck for us to make the 50 mile trip to Jackson Hole.

We arrived there about 10:30 after a wonderful trip up through the Snake River Canyon for many miles.....the road hugging the hillsides above the sparkling Snake River with it's white water areas and it's placid pools.

We made a couple of stops at various stores where we could pick up a few items that we needed.....and then we went into the center of town where there are soooo many wonderful stores.....art galleries, western stores, name-brand shops, and many cafes and restaurants. And it was at the latter that we went to next......

The Bunnery.........a great little cafe with fresh baked breads, pastries, desserts, great sandwiches and wonderful coffee!!!! We ate here four years ago.....and the 1st Lady and I remember it sooooo well. We ate on the patio under red umbrellas on this beautiful day with just perfect temperatures.......and took our time enjoying the meal and the ambience of being in such a wonderful scenic area!

Afterwards, we found ourselves in many of the stores and galleries, enjoying each one....and looking for bargains(?),......and not many were discovered!!!! We spent the remainder of the afternoon doing just that.....exploring downtown Jackson Hole and the shopping areas around this not-so-big town. I do believe it has to be a town which caters to tourists.....and where most of their economic vitality originates.

Driving back down the Snake River Canyon, we arrived back at the RV Resort at 6pm......and from that time on we relaxed on the patio, talked with our son, Mike, by phone.....and then began to walk around the rv area. Running into our friends, we talked and laughed, as well as going around looking at sites that are for sale. And........we found a couple that we do like....and plan to look at them closer in the morning. We seem to be thinking much, much more seriously about purchasing a lot/site for TheHowserHouse here in the incredible Star Valley!!!

After a short visit to the park model of friends, John and Revy, we returned home under an almost full moon in the clear and crisp evening here in the Valley. Just beautiful!!!!!!!

And....you know what.........each day here easily assures us that........

LIFE IS JUST INCREDIBLY GREAT!!!!!!!......And, I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!!

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