A Real Weekend

Sat. and Sunday actually felt like a weekend! I went Christmas shopping in downtown Laramie, got my hair cut, went to a fundraiser for the Geology Museum, participated in a Thanksgiving potluck at church, and attended Touchstone, an art show at the Ramada Inn featuring local artists. (15 to 20 artists rented out rooms, removed the furniture and hung their art. It sounds strange but it was really unique and well done).

You can tell the holidays are right around the corner, everyone was so cheerful and friendly. Maybe it’s a by product of living in a small town? Regardless, it was very relaxing.

This evening I rode along with Jason. I haven’t done that in awhile. We saw more wildlife than people. Now we are settling in for a quite night in front of the TV. Jason is downstairs making chili with game meat and I’m going to post pictures for your enjoyment!

Happy Holidays!

Rose Wedding

I spent a wonderful weekend in the North Carolina mountains, near Cold Mountain for my friends Erin and Alex's wedding. It was the most layed back wedding I've ever been to! Even though the minister was an hour and a half late, everything was perfect - just beautiful. Congrats to you both. When we are old and grey, I'll enjoy visiting you in your mountain cabin with a flock of sheep in the front and a tasty garden outback.

Here are some informal photographs of the event:

Nikki, Erin, and TreyBride drinking peach moonshine

The night before, bride with her sister and another drink??? Erin celebrating her last night of freedom (actually, I think she was glad to see it go!)
Nikki and Nathan performing a magic act with the table decorations

Nikki with her third favorite man (after Nathan and Elvis).

Nikki and Nathan discover they own a resturant in Waynesville, N.C.

You can find more pictures from the Rose wedding at: www.wyomingphotographer.blogspot.com

On the way to N.C. we drove through my old stomping grounds, Piedmont College. Had to stop and see the art department where I learned the fine art of photography. Here is a picture of me in the darkroom. Hasn't changed much.

I also got to spend some time at home. Here is a picture of my dad and our dog Shelby.
Last but not least, a stunning image of the very yummy tomato and grilled eggplant salad I had at the Wildfire Cafe in Waynesville. (Jason is chiding me because we have pictures of food on our blog but none from our honeymoon. Go figure?)

Boring Blog

OH MAN, I’m getting worse about posting. It is snowing here today. A high of 28. My parents are coming this weekend to visit. They are going to FREEZE!!! I’m putting the heating blanket on their bed.

The pets are well, my man is busy… he says he’ll be free again Dec. 15th.

This week, my big project is pricing interpretive programs for WY historic sites. Things like speakers for galleries, exhibit cases, wallpaper reproduction, barriers, security systems, interactive kiosks, scent machines, living history programs, etc. All I can say is WOW. 1.Expensive. 2. Specialized. 3. Hope it gets funded?!?

Oh ya, I’m officially published! You can find a copy of the Oral History Review and my article at: http://caliber.ucpress.net/doi/pdf/10.1525/ohr.2006.33.2.toc?cookieSet=1

I need a vacation…
Trey

Happy Birthday

Jason celebrates his 5th birthday
Jason cleaning up after his 5th birthday party. (J/K, Dee, don't kill me!)

Today Jason turns 29. He is on the other side of the state :( so we won't celebrate till later in the week. Tonight I will attempt to make him a Coca-Cola cake from scratch and pretend like the kitchen isn't half-painted and a mess. I like to play the "hidding" game. It is simple, just push whatever clutter is on the counter or table into the nearest drawer. This game doesn't work well with paint brushes, rollers, drop cloths or paint cans. Bummer!

Happy Birthday My Love! Life holds many surprises, challenges, disapointments & great joy. I'm glad I get to share them all with you.

65 Years

My Grandparents (Chuck and June Beyer) celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They met in Minnesota, you could say they were high school sweethearts, and married while he was in the Navy. Eloped, actually! They spent most of their lives in MN, raising three boys, before “retiring” to California. The last few years they have spent in Georgia where they live close to my parents (Terry and Linda). (One day I’ll get that oral history transcribed so my descriptions will be more vivid!)

Chuck and June at June's parent's home

Christmas, 2004

Jason and I are keeping very busy, too busy if you ask me. I just got back from the American Association of State and Local History conference in Phoenix. The weather was beautiful! I got to catch up with some old friends and network with new ones. I attended many helpful sessions and hope to put what I learned into practice at the prison/historic site.

Its hunting season so Jason is out and about. He was up at 4:45 this morning and I don’t expect to see him till seven or after. This will probably continue until mid Dec.

It snowed today … all day off and on even though most of it didn’t stick! I talked to my brother today. He and his wife, Kat, live in Texas where it is in the high 90s! I’m staying inside, cleaning house to keep warm. The laundry is calling…

Trey

Home Improvements

Some before and after pictures of the living room:













View from the opposite end:

Our purple accent wall. . .

and brand new, new to us, bill payers desk.

Above: Jason's Cozy Corner
Below: A Nook with Tillie:
Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa - THANKS for all your help!

Weekend(s) Recap

Elk Mountain at dusk


A few weekends ago, I’ve lost track now, Jason and I spent two days in Elk Mountain fishing and helping the family gather firewood. It was quite an adventure. As always, there is never a dull moment when the Hoffman-Sherwood clan gets together! Here are some pictures: Bill with Elk Mt. in background
Bill Sherwood, helping me fish.

Jason fishing at sunset.

Next day, Trey stream fishing.

Taking a break from cutting (from R to L) Trey, Grandma Nila Hoffman, Bill and Dee Sherwood, Jason & Grandpa Rich Hoffman

Loading the truck, Dee flexes her muscles with a log toss.We had a huge load of firewood to bring out of the forest. On the way back, pieces kept falling out of the truck. Tired of trying to re-stack them, Dee decided one very stubborn piece would ride up front with her.

This past weekend Jason and I attempted a garage sale. We spent all weekend going through duplicate items, cleaning and pricing. We were very organized and even put out muffins and juice. Needless to say, we got rained, and hailed, out! There were also 76 other garage sales listed in the paper that day. So despite Jason’s cool signs, which he got complements on, everyone had the same idea: wait till the weekend before college starts. Turns out, college kids don’t know there way around town, but they do know how to get to Walmart! We only saw four students the entire weekend. So, if you’re local, we’ve got a lot of great stuff left. Call or stop in any time. If you buy something, I’ll throw in a print.

A Date with Mr. Sherwood

Two in fact. Last weekend I went with Jason’s dad, Bill Sherwood, to Old Carbon. The town was founded in 1868 and continued until 1902/3 when the mines that supported it closed. Along with their personal possessions, most residents left for the nearby town of Hanna so they could continue working in the mines. Now, by personal possessions I mean clothes, kitchen utensils, and homes! Yep, the story goes residents “rolled” homes and businesses to Hanna with the use of round polls and teams. Today, all that is left is a few stone structures and an amazingly well preserved cemetery.

Sunday, “Date Night” Jason picked me up after work for a surprise trip to the mountains. We went “predator” fishing in a stream. I was amazed to watch Jason sneak along the “trails” and down to the water to catch the fish unaware. He is really resourceful. Kinda like an outdoor MacGyver! We caught 3 brook trout and had them for super the next night. My shoes came home really muddy but I was proud that I didn’t get the line tangled up (to bad).

Our friends Erin and Alex fishing in California:
http://www.fishingnetwork.net/forum1/viewtopic.php?p=183186&sid=50db5613b211c7edab3cf5b0dbcfee19

This weekend I’m reviewing a proof of my thesis for publication in the Oral History Review, painting, unpacking (still), and hopefully doing something fun to tell you about next week!

Thanks for checking in,
Trey of the “Treysons”