Wyoming Breezes

icicles on a window at Wendy's restaurant Casper, WY October 14, 2018 I love how these icicles seem to have formed from the bottom up, but actually they were on the sunroom at Wendy's in Casper. The top icicles were curved and had fallen leaving the bottom sections still attached to the window.

shadow box "heart" made with old jewelry WyomingCardioPulmonary exam room Casper, WY October 2018 Last Monday, I had an cardiologist appointment in Casper, Wyoming, and in the exam room were two shadow boxes with bejeweled "hearts." The nurse told me Dr. Novick's wife made the displays. shadow box "heart" made with old jewelry WyomingCardioPulmonary exam room Casper, WY October 2018 It was difficult to get a good photo because of the glare on the glass. Don't you love that she found a charm to "sign" one of the pieces.

all-in-one sink Maverick convenience store Mills, WY May 2017 This all-in-one sink was spotted in a new Maverick convenience store on a recent trip to Casper. The dispenser on the left provides soap, the center is water, and on the right is a hand dryer. The hand dryer quickly dried my hand with super turbo air - no more piles of paper towels in the waste bin or a useless wall-mounted hand dryer. The restroom had two of these sinks for the patrons - very nice and super clean, too. Have you seen these all-in-one sinks in your community?

food and drink to close the week I had annual medical appointments two days in Casper last week, and after a long day of waiting, being prodded, and some shopping, I decided to treat myself to a margarita and a good meal. I seldom take photos of my meals, and I rarely imbibe in alcohol, but Thursday night was the exception. A toddler from the table behind me giggled, and I turned to smile. Just as I turned, the little girl threw me the biggest kiss. I caught it, and threw one back to her. Our brief exchange made some of the tension from my day diminish. I snapped the photo shown above and sent a text to Marilyn and Brenda and asked about their day. Brenda called, and we chatted as I ate. When I was finished my meal, the waitress said the party at a nearby table had paid for my meal and drink. Again, more of the day's tension slipped away. Thanks to the kindness of strangers, I walked back to the motel with a spring in my step and a lighter heart. Have you "paid i...

Oil City Statue east entrance to Casper, WY May 2016 I've wanted to photograph the welcome sign that sits next to Interstate 25 on the east edge of Casper, WY for a long time. When I came home from Denver on May 1st, I decided to take time do it. I took the Hat Six exit and drove to the frontage road and was surprised that most of the road was dirt and filled with water puddles and potholes, caused by the recent snow/rain. I grew up driving dirt roads, so I didn't let the condition of the road bother me and easily found my way to the sidewalk that led to the welcome statue. east side of Casper, WY at the Hat Six exit on the north side of I-25 According to the signage the sculpture was created by Seth Vandable and called "Man Made Energy." The welcome statue was dedicated July 7, 2005. Casper's nickname is Oil City, and the faces of the four men in the sculpture bear resemblance to four Casper energy giants: H.A. (Dave) True , Mick McMurry , John Wold...

Wyoming Medical Center Ambulance Casper, WY June 2015 Last week, I had time to kill between appointments, so I snapped some photos of the unique Wyoming Medical Center ambulances on the lot behind the hospital. The hospital hosts a contest when a new ambulance is needed: you can read about the latest winner here . Spotted in the lot last week, in addition to the Pronghorn Antelope, were an Elk and Buffalo. I saw the Eagle unit pull into the Emergency area just as I stepped out to get photos. Elk Ambulance Buffalo Ambulance Some of the other animal ambulances can be see at the bottom of this post . Watch the YouTube video to see one of the ambulances on duty. Does your area have unique emergency vehicles?