BuffyW

BuffyW
Location
California, USA
Birthday
August 10
Bio
When I figure it out I'll add it, one blog at a time.

MY RECENT POSTS

BuffyW's Links

New list
A Loss of Innocence Series...
On Widowhood
Other Memoir Related Posts
Editor’s Pick
APRIL 26, 2011 11:13AM

A Two-Day Road Trip!

Rate: 35 Flag

I left last Wednesday to fly to Jackson Hole, WY.  I was going to meet Paul and visit one of his sons and not-so-coincidentally meet the two year old grandson.  All went really well, including the on again, off again snow.  (Ok there was a bit of drama with the baby mom, but hey, it is what it is.)  

 

Fortunately his son works at a historically significant hotel, so I got the opportunity to draw it!

 

Scan

 

A view from the dining room. © Sheila 2011

 

Drawing 2 

Downtown Jackson Hole. ©Sheila 2011 

 

 We left on Saturday morning to drive back, stopping for a few hours in Pocatello, ID to see his other son.  It was the first time I got to meet him.  The guys went fishing, I relaxed on the bank of the river and took photos and daydreamed.

  

Since I did manage to have a few moments which just seem to prove... “any idiot could take a good picture when you just hang your arm out of the window...” I thought I would share the best of the best.  

 


 

Feel the love-2

 

We are not alone.

 

One Step for

 

I stepped into it this time.

 

4-The Need for

 

The need for speed seems lost here.

 

 5-A chocolate moose

 

A chocolate moose.

 

Leaving Jacksn Hole 

This seems so whimsical to me.

 

Leaning 

 

Was it something I said?

 

snake river 

 

The Snake River

 7-Guess you had to be there

 

We've only just begun.

 

 

11-Told Ya

 

This takes my breath away!

  

 13-So

 I just feel it. 

 

15-But the view is amazing

 

But the view makes up for it.

 

16-Safe to jog with your dog

 

Look closely and you'll see a man jogging with his dog!

 

17-Any idiot

 

It just keeps coming.

 

19-De ja view

 

Yeah.

 

19-I love this

 

My favorite shot.

 

Nevada 

 The End. 

 

Your tags:

TIP:

Enter the amount, and click "Tip" to submit!
Recipient's email address:
Personal message (optional):

Your email address:

Comments

Type your comment below:
Driving this into the feed!
Every year I take a 4 day bus trip and pass by Jackson Hole. If I had the money I would live in Wyoming. One of my favourite places in the world.
Your drawings are out of this world anad you should publish a book.
Seriously.
rated with hugs
Wow Shelia, these are gorgeous. It's amazing how much beauty is out there when we just get in our car and go look for it! A little farther north next time into Washington, ok?
Wow! How amazing and what great pics!
Fabulous photographs! A piece of the world I hope I get to see myself one day - but these give me a real window into such a beautiful place - thank you for that.
whimsical photos and drawings. That little baby is lucky to have you in the circle. Isn't landscape grand? I love the floating arrow photo too. You have a great eye. I was born in Cody Wyoming. Maybe I should go back and take a peek. Thanks for this post.
I am so glad your trip went well Sheila. Those pictures are just stunning and I believe that the Snake River country is among the most beautiful in the world.
What great photos and your drawings, well I just really really love them. Sounds and looks like a pretty terrific trip. rated
The photographs are absolutely stunning and your drawings just get better all the time. Time to go into business my friend.

Glad you got to enjoy a well-deserved break and some 'new' family time. You can keep that snow however. Love you.
I love to look at Wyoming and the folks I've chanced to meet seem alright. It is, to paraphrase ol' Buzz Aldrin, "magnificent desolation"
Love your sketches most of all, but all terrific!
Congrats on the EP Buffy!!
Love your artwork. You have a great style you've developed.
I just kept saying wow...these are incredible pictures. I hope when I retire to spend many a year driving and seeing America. This place is high on my list!
Sheila, the closest I have come to Jackson Hole is the Jackson Hole restaurant on East 64th Street! The photo and drawings are spectacular! What a super trip to have taken and thank you for sharing this wonderful trip with us.
What a delightful and tempting buffet.
Yeah, indeed! Never been to Jackson Hole. Wanna go now - badly. Beautiful shots, Sheila.
you travelled heaven? beautiful!
The photos are breathtaking but I have to say, I was disappointed that there were only two of your drawings--they are absolutely amazing!
Great stuff! Good eye.
Gorgeous photos! There's nothing like a road trip through beautiful country to recharge the soul.
Guess you missed the Evil Abyss. You know, where Cheney lives.
The last time I was in Wyoming I was 7 years old. Time to go back!
That's where I'm from! Beautiful captures and drawings! :)
Thanks for beautiful photos and even better drawings. You brought out so much of the character of that hotel!
Great drawings and photos! I want to go!
-Erica
It's all so hopeful. I love it.
Love Jackson Hole, WY! One of my favorite places, thus far. Thanks for sharing!
They are all beautiful, Sheila. I love your art work and the chocolate mousse! And it is pouring down cats and dogs right now but no more snow left on the grounds.

♥R
I recognize these places, so familiar, including the historically significant hotel. Thanks for this, B.
I used to live in Calgary (and now live in New Delhi) and so I miss the snow and wide-open spaces. Your photos brought some of that back to me, including places like foothills of the Rockies and the Badlands near Medicine Hat. Thanks.
And the drawings are charming...so much life.
I love your photographs and your drawings. I think I need to see this part of the country...~r
Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. And whilst it is true; any idiot can take a nice shot, you're a visual artist so your shots will be better than most, I guarantee. I think your first cartoon is one of my faves. You sure have a very distinct style. It's so inviting and fun and funky...like you, no doubt.
Beautiful pictures. Beautiful place. Thank you
OMG. Very nice. Never been there, but certainly would like to go. R
PS I love your drawings!
Lovely photos and great drawings. Thanks for this.
Sorry I missed these so many days ago. I'm playing catch up. Lovely photos. Glad you had such a good trip. -R-
I was just going through my fave list,like I do once in a while to see if I missed anything--this is cool!
Love your trip and the details too. Feels like travel as well.
I came back here so thought I'd leave another comment. I just love your drawings. You are very talented. R