I need to be careful of what I ask for!

We've been looking for a reprieve from the heat.  We found it with a vengeance!  The cooler weather feels good to me but Wen would like it just a smidgen warmer.  We left MacKay this morning with the mountains dusted by overnight snows.  It was very beautiful but the biting winds left us a bit numb.  We found out the vault toilets, although very well designed, left one wondering if the engineer ever used one.  They are vented and the wind blows up from below, leaving one wishing for a redesign!  Talk about a wake up call!!!  I know, TMI :)

We had to say goodby to new friends,  Maria and Gene.  They were so kind to us the past 3 weeks. We are very thankful for the short time we were together.  Gene and I are the "catch phrase" champions!!!  (Lampshade-inside joke :))  Safe travels you guys!

As we left this morning I took this picture of a sprinkler left on all night.  It was a winter wonderland for sure.

On the way to our next destination we stopped in Twin Falls at the Snake River, a place we were 20 years ago with Wendy's parents.  Back then we witnessed hang gliders jumping from the bridge.  This time we saw them repacking their chutes but did not see them launch.

These shots almost make me want to carry my golf clubs around with us again.  We did that in a former life, 20 years ago.  40,000+ miles and golfed maybe 3 or 4 times.

Back in the day....our mode of transportation.

Now, the signs of things to come.  (Tesla stations)

We are now at Jackpot, Nevada.  Parking at a casino's campground no less.  Go figure, you'd think we could claim a jackpot.  But NOT!  Breaking even is still a win, even if on the penny machines :)  We were able to find a spot beneath an apple tree, which is a win in my opinion!

:)

P.S.  Wendy informed me we are $2.04 up!