Hello all,
Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement. Yes, I did get the driveway finally shoveled. I had to clear 3 inches of heavy wet snow on the morning of departure. We made it to Hagerman ID the first day (yesterday). Long drive (553 miles). I plan on shorter drives from here on in. We're stopped for the night at a KOA in Rock Springs WY. Near as I can tell from AAA camping directory, the Rock Springs KOA is the only year round campground in all of Wyoming, at least along our route. We've got the electric space heater plugged in and are nice and toasty inside the cabin. Just finished grilling steaks out at the picnic table. 2 inches of new snow on the ground here, and a stiff wind kicking up outside. Hope I don't have to set an anchor.
We'll drop down into Nebraska tomorrow, following the South Platte River eastward. Kind of an Oregon Trail trip in reverse. So far, everything is working well, and we haven't thought of anything forgotten yet.
Bob, that's pretty amazing, you running into my friend Mike at the boat ramp. He and his wife and parrot Pablo are all terrific. We met them going down the ICW in Chinook in 2003, and we later met up in Florida and in the Bahamas. A couple of years ago they took us out on their 32 foot Caliber for a sail from Connecticut to Maine. We're eager to see them again in Ft. Pierce. I just love the people we meet while boating.
We'll keep you posted as opportinities allow.
Cheers, Mike and Sandy/Chinook
Good Luck, Sir 
