Childhood Memories by RodS
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Just a quick photo from on the road...
If you ever travel Highway 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming you will see this "point of interest" in between the westbound and eastbound lanes. It is a lone tree growing out of solid rock. The last time I stood here was sometime in the mid-50's when my dad was stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. I was 8 or 9 when Dad stopped the car at this spot and we all got out to admire this wonder of nature. The tree was considerably smaller then. So was I.
The memories of those days came flooding back as Jo snapped this photo of me - and an old friend.
I think I remember someone else posting a picture of this tree some time ago - probably Richard 😁..
Thanks for stopping by, and for all your wonderful comments and support!
Comments (34)
Faemike55
Wonderful shot, Rod. I hope that you have in your archives that picture of you when you were younger. Travel safely my friend.
eekdog
Darn cool photo of you Rod. Have not traveled that road. But Jo sure caught a great capture. Take care.
misty7j3
Awesome photo Rod!! A very unique and interesting looking tree.....I likey!!
versluis
How exciting! Can’t believe you’re in Wyoming, and we’ve met in Virtual Wyoming today 😁
Diemamker
Interesting photo!
goldie
I always marvel at the strength of trees' roots...this tree is certainly sitting on top of the world :) great capture of you and your old "friend." Hope your spirits have lifted...
fireangel
Wow, that's a fabulous tree. The power of tree roots is impressive. Thanks for posting!
makennedy
Those are the best kind!
Wolfenshire
A lost Sun Tree.
Richardphotos
but yet one can fertilize,water and care for a tree and it dies. others will grow against all odds. I wish that I was in Wyoming. anywhere except Texas! Wyoming probably has started to cool off by now.
thanks for sharing this memory and a "stone cold tree!" it was not me that posted it before. been to Laramie and Cheyenne, but not in between them
starship64
Nature does some strange and wonderful things. Thanks for sharing this picture and the memory.
mtdana
Thanks for sharing this photo and your story - very nice!!!
Rtesian
Who says you can't go home again? And the t-shirt confirms it. That little boy never left. :-)
tetrasnake Online Now!
Fab capture!
AureliusdeMercoeur
Excellent capture of a wonder of nature ! Childhood memories always warm the heart !!
Grey_cat
Kool memory
nefertiabet
Very nice capture!!!
beachsidelegs
Awesome picture my friend nice to hear your story to go with it so cool :)
PhthaloBlue
Great photo - amazing tree!
thekingtut
That is very cool.
donnena
you are very brave to stand so near a tree so vicious it needs to be behind bars!!!
Were there any tear tattoos on its face??
;)
blinkings
Glad to see you mate! What an amazing tree. It's a drive I am yet to do.
aktati
I've traveled that road.....Great picture and memory.....
anitalee
Excellent
bakapo
Fascinating and interesting! Thanks for sharing this.
Leije
I was on vacation, sorry for the lack of my comments, my friend ....... Excellent photo of this curiosity !
anahata.c
a sweet photo, Rod---kudos to Jo---with a very western brown tone and those beautiful soft-looking boulders (I realize they're hard, but the moss and other growth makes them look like big whole wheat dinner rolls, or big brown pillows). The tree is almost like a huge bonzai, in its leaves. And a big "montana sky"...I hope you both have a wonderful trip---I saw, in Mike's gallery, that you were visiting Mike! That's great---we all see that you two are like brothers. I hope you 3 have a terrific time, Rod (or 4 or however many there will be). And the same for the rest of your trip. I'm glad you're getting away at last, and I hope you come back better rested than you've been in a long while. A lovely shot, and all my best to you, Jo and Mike. Have a terrific time!
STEVIEUKWONDER
Who's the handsome guy promoting tourism in Wyoming? lol So pleased you had the chance to relive childhood memories. Lovely and very precious capture! Steve
lwperkins
It must have been so amazing when it was not in it's pen and the land around it was emptier--of course like you, it was less impressive then! :D
UteBigSmile
Great to see your lovely face again, great memories are always honey for the soul!