Author Archives: Roger

Fort Fetterman Historic Site

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Roger

My first day’s goal was Sheridan, about a seven-hour drive from home. I hunted for places to stop along the way and found this state park seven miles outside the town of Douglas. The fort was established in 1867 to … Continue reading →

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Chugwater Soda Fountain

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Roger

I had several vacation days still to take and a new bunch coming at the beginning of July. I decided to use a couple of them to drive to Montana and visit Little Bighorn National Battlefield. I left home early … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Rockies — Coors Field

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Roger

I’m making it an annual tradition to go to a Rockies game when the Cubs are in town. This year we went with a coworker and his wife. Our seats were in the upper deck just down the third-base line. … Continue reading →

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Academy Chapel

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Roger

I went on Academy grounds today with my department to see a movie on engineering in the Planetarium. The movie was designed to interest kids (especially girls) in engineering as a career and really had no other theme. It also … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart Fair

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Roger

On our final day in Germany, our plan was to spend the afternoon at a fair in Stuttgart. That meant I had the morning free. My sore throat had kept me awake most of the night, so I very much … Continue reading →

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