After Visiting Family members, I was back on the road. I decided to go to Devils Tower and Mount Rushmore. I drove for hours across Montana and took, what I believed to be the shortest route to Devils Tower. I drove for an hour on dirt roads which were well maintained, hoping to get there by sunset. I watched the sun set on that dirt road thinking I could still get a picture of Devils Tower before dark. I tried, no luck. I could make out the silhouette of it, but couldn’t catch it on camera.

Again, my truck does not have a lighter outlet. But I have an inverter that connects to the battery. So, I set it up and leave the hood up. A few cars will pass, then one stops. It’s a Park Ranger and asks if everything is ok, because the hood was up. I explained what I was doing and as he left, I thanked him for stopping. I’ll drive towards Mount Rushmore stopping at a rest area, to charge my phone better and get some rest. The only electrical outlet was in the unisex toilet. It was late, so I plugged my phone in and had a cigarette by the entrance as it rained. After a while I see a car approaching and I go to the unisex bathroom and close the door. Now, there are still men’s and women’s rooms available. So I listen to what sounds like two chicks , after they use the toilet, they hang out in the warm area and stretch and walk. I moved and the toilet flushes to my surprise. I come out and have a cigarette with them and start chit chatting. I’ll tell them about me and show them my Pipes. We take photos and I show them the Big Lynard, prior to their leaving.
I’ll sleep there at the rest area and return to Devils Tower and walk around it. I explained Lynard to everyone who asked except a small french group I had difficulty explaining to and ended up giving a blue and white striped pipe to the older lady in the group.
As I was about to leave, I met two guys that were about to climb Devils Tower. One didn’t want to be photographed. But they broke out the rope to adorn Lynard with, having Devils Tower in the background.

I’ll hit the road and head towards Mt Rushmore. I watched the TV series Deadwood. I have wanted to see the particular area where these historical things took place, like the narrow valley. I’ll blow right passed my exit, lol shit happens. I end up in Sturgis. As I was driving in a saw a sign for Dick and Janes sex shop, but I noticed the word Novelties. I googled mapped the area for head shops. smoker friendly was the only result, more than one of them. I looked up Dick and Jane and when I got there I saw a sign saying “Pipes”. Looks good to me. I asked to speak to someone about purchasing. Not everyone has the power to purchase for them store. I tell people this, Can I bring some in. and if you like them tell your boss, if you don’t like them pretend I never stopped by. Well they were on the phone calling, texting, and social media to contact this person. It did take awhile, but I was in good company. As we waited, I suggested I bring in another box and another and another, I even brought in the big Lynard. Amy, Maria, and Elaina were patient with me and excited while going through the boxes. In the end, we were all happy to have met. Dick and Janes Naughty Spot 1543 Lazelle St. Sturgis,SD 57785.  D&J Has BFP’s, Big Fucking Pipes. Back on the road towards Rushmore. I’ll see a guy hitching, soon after leaving Sturgis. I pick him up. His name is Rocky Smith, he mentions hes headed to rushmore also. I tell him about Lynard and that Lynards are People who enjoy smoking weed. he says he’s not a Lynard. Thats cool with me, hell I don’t drink. I asked, your not going to mind if I do, are you? Of course he doesn’t mind and off we go to Mt. Rushmore. He will become my camera guy. He keeps saying, I’m not a photographer! I respond with, then take a lot of pictures then. and we walk the trail around the area. Rocky was fun to hang out with. We finished by seven, but a couple, at Devils Tower, told me there was an event at eight. so Rocky and I went to the truck. He broke out a beer from his pack and I fired up a bowl and chatted til eight. The sky was dark and people were seated in the amphitheatre. They spoke of the presidents and there presidencies. The star spangled banner Played. They asked for all the veterans to come down on stage. I kinda was hoping I would get something. I did, after the lowering of the flag, and stating your name and service along with the other vets they applauded with gratitude. I took that feeling with me. As Rocky saw it, he didn’t really have anywhere in particular to be. I said, I’m headed to Denver. Sounded fine to Him.  here’s a few additional pics