One of the greatest things about Wyoming is the traffic. At one point in my short life I lived in the City of Denver. Without getting into my list of dislikes about "D-town" the main thing that made me question my residence there was how horrible it is to drive around. I love driving around... pretty common trait of a car guy. In Wyoming, its easy to forget how fortunate we are to have the wide open spaces and scenic roadways. Days like yesterday remind me of this.
Going on a drive Its a relaxing thing for me, a sort of meditation. When all the stress of life gets too heavy to bear, a little cruise seems to clear the mind and re energize the soul.
Yesterday was no exception. I can feel the change in weather coming in my bones. My mind told me, "take this opportunity, because it might be the last". So with my best friend "Duese" the black lab, I hopped in Anabelle at about 5 p.m. and went for a little drive.
Heres "Anabelle" at a show in Cheyenne.
My trusty side kick Duesenberg a.k.a. "Duese"
I had spent the about an hour before the drive finishing up photographing the Women's hoodies. I shot the Men's the night before with a good friend of mine.
I needed the drive.
It hard to explain how it feels. Sorta like time traveling
This video was from earlier this year, but it kinda gives you the idea.
After I got back from the drive feeling refreshed and all around happier, I pulled my old car into the shop, unloaded Duese and went about locking the place up.
I opened the front door and Duese (having done this before) took off after a doe deer. For a littler Lab, he's pretty quick, but he always gives up after about forty feet. Me thinking nothing of it I turned around to lock the door and heard a strange noise. A mix between a growl and a whine. I spun around to find Duese hackled up and half cowering ten feet from a Whitetail Buck standing on its hind legs. Naturally I yelled and my little puppy tucked tail and ran behind me. I stepped forward to run the buck off... and then He stepped forward. After a stare down reminiscent of gunfighters in an old west movie, the buck turned and hopped away. I'm not sure who was more freaked out, me or Duese (I have never seen one be so aggressive). Needless to say Duese learned a valuable lesson. Don't Mess with animals that are bigger then you (especially during mating season). I learned that its important to relax from time to time and enjoy the things that make you happy. so all in all, thank god for old cars, loyal dogs, and this wonderful place we call the 307.
(side note: I'm fighting a cold so I hope this makes sense, ;) )
The Submissions for the 307 Halloween Costume Contest are in!
Well ..... I'm disappointed in the level of participation that we got for the 307 Halloween costume contest. I mean come on, we are giving away stuff. FREE! but, too late. Next time... please join the fun.
Thanks to the people that submitted a photo for the contest. your all winners... seriously.
The first submission is the winner of the cuteness award...
Finn Stalick as Sock Monkey.
Third place goes to April Gibson, as a dangerously sexy member of the U.S. Navy
Second Place goes to Brad & Wanda as Germans... the good kind. Not those angry Nazi sort.
First place...
and the winner is
(young children and puppies, please look away now)
Cameron Larsen and Chris Amicucci
as the characters from the hilarious Saturday Night Live music video "dick in a box".
Prizes are as follows
Third Place: 307 Buffalo or small 307 # stickers
Second Place: either of previous or Powering the Nation, or Winger 307, or Large 307 # sticker.
First Place: any single 307 T-shirt!
Thanks again to the peps that send me a picture. If you would still like to share the photo I will add it here so you can be famous like these fine folks.
WHHHOOOOAAAAAAA
and Awesome Place goes to me for this picture!
Laters
Remember if your in the Sheridan/Big Horn Area come out to the Big Horn Y and check out the new Hunt 307 line and the 307 Hoodies!
Halloween may not be my favorite event of the year, But to many creative types, it's just tops! So I figure you should be rewarded for your hard work and time tranforming yourself to go halloweening around.
heres the details.
Send me a photo of you in your costume... to stutzkustom@hotmail.com with the words "I like winning stuff" in the subject line
The top 10 will be posted in the 307 Chronicles and the top 3 will win a nifty prize!
You can also tag 307 in your photo on facebook to enter, but I will still need an email with a name and address in case you win.
Heres an example...
Name: Stalick Brothers
Costume(s): Hillbilly;Beer;Boondock Saint
Address:
307 N. South West St.
Awesomeworld, Wy XXXXX
Addition comments: Man like halloween is totally like the coolest and junk!
Simple... Simple. If you dont send your photo, you won't win...
I realize that there are other states that are beautiful and have fancy monuments, parks, ect. But the thing that makes wyoming different is the combination of all the benefits out weighing the negatives. Not having to fight traffic is always a plus.
anyway,
I liked this state tourism video. The building were the little kid see's his reflection is the Sheridan Inn. and the other building are on Main St. downtown Sheridan.
