On the Road Again....: Muffler Man

10/21/2012

Muffler Man

Before leaving Cortez and setting out for our next stop, I convinced Clem of my need for a dose of kitsch, and he agreed to accompany me on my search for this man's amazing creation! Out on a country road, named "P", we found this man's 20 years of labor, and a huge dose of creativity and humor! Signs invite you to enter and walk through at your leisure, just heed the note to close the gate....the goats may be out! Fun way to start the day with a chuckle.

this is about half of them!

bike? riders in front of Boot Hill

Original poems were painted on these boards, mostly about living good and driving safe, all with a good rhyme, and "Burma Shave" signs here and there along the line. Very cute!

And why not top it off with a quick stop to pet the gigantic steer in front of a restaurant!

4 comments:

judy lOctober 22, 2012 at 5:38 AM
Another glorious day in Paradise! You are sure covering all the trips I've read about. Sounds great. Even got pretty close to Telluride. Just giving you more ideas for next time. Ha-Ha!
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CarolOctober 22, 2012 at 6:25 AM
I thought about Teluride, but thought we might hit Aspen next spring, so let it go. Have to make choices with the Clemster, you know! I was prepared to drive to Muffler Man myself as it was only a few miles away. We sure have been fortunate with the weather!
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Jan HendronOctober 23, 2012 at 4:46 AM
Hi C&C,
I'm glad to be aboard again. Have some catching up to do w/your adventures.'
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CarolOctober 23, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Hey, Jan! You did it! So glad to have you along. Hope you enjoy the ride. :-)
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Summer outings from Portland

We attended three outings with the RV club, and enjoyed their company and the sights! We enjoyed cocktail hours, potluck breakfasts and BBQ dinners, as well as a little evening poker. Very fun!

First stop was Salem, OR, , home to a unique art deco style state capital building and a carousel. We visited Mission Mill, an historic woolen mill, where we toured, and were treated to the experience of seeing the old machines in operation. Young gals in period costume described , in character, what their life was like. A weaving club located on the upper floor demonstrated their looms, and even allowed us to try our hand at weaving while admiring their beautiful work. We all stopped for a burger and pineapple milkshake at the local diner before heading back to camp! We also attended the huge farmers market and enjoyed lunch and then shopping for produce and crafts.

Our second trip took us to Long Beach Washington, and the International Kite Festival that is held annually on the beach. The kites were amazing! We also visited the Kite Museum, and enjoyed strolling the town with unique shops, taking a trolley tour, and having a yummy ice cream treat at Scoopers! We spent another day exploring Cape Disappointment, hiking to its old lighthouses, and enjoying the magnificent views.

And finally, we joined the group in Port Angeles, Washington, where we camped in the town of Sequim, pronounced "squim." Our campsite was across from the bay and marina, and we enjoyed fantastic weather and relaxing on the banks when we were not exploring. We visited The Olympic National Forest, and one of the most amazing sights we have seen at Hurricane Ridge, a part of the Olympic mountains. Absolutely stunning!

All three places are on the Olympic Peninsula, and from the last stop, Victoria, BC can be seen, and reached by a 90 minute ferry ride. Our summer was busy with moving, but we were so glad we managed to attend these outings.

See "My Gallery" for photos.