Tour de Wyoming: Day 4

Out early.
Such an early start from our motel,
E. and I were first of 350 in line for brkfst.

There was full moon,
Horizon of pink clouds,
Quiet roads.

Minutes later,
Straight angle morning sun in eyes.
Not for long.

Ride was fast, easy,
Part of adventure, not mission.

Into Basin by 10:30
Before heat of day.
A relief.

Rest stop location in Otto, WY;
Childhood home of my mother, Mary Thorley.
Otto mostly withered, dried, collapsed.
However Grampa Thorley's house is
Still housing some family,
On corner.

Basin is childhood home of my dad, Murray McLaughlin.
Found my grandparents house.
Flood of memories from visits as kid.

House seemed smaller,
Trees fewer and scraggy.
Still, where I visited my Grama and GranDad.

Back porch,
Entry and exit for all,
Looked welcoming.
I was glad.

Went to Otto cemetery.
With E.'s help interpreting "directory"
Found Mama's mother, Mary P. Thorley.

Never have done that sort of searching
And I am glad we did.

Basin has grocery store,
Source of 'picnic in park' food.
Small / only motel houses us in AC comfort.

Stop in library calming,
Pleasant and informing (for those who wanted)

Found fine little ice cream store,
"Cone Zone" where we all had cold, delicious shakes.

Now in Basin, temp is 102 degrees.
SO VERY Glad ride was early and easy!

All well.

Hugs to each,
Lin

Today's Limerick:

In looking for houses from past years,
I found myself flooded with some tears.
Those folks who were kind,
A-gain in my mind.
Fun-filled mem--or-y now reappears.

Treat and Kind Service at the Cone Zone