Hail, the Conquering Hero!

Gophie's support helps the Gophers nab a victory, and steals some NMSU equipment.   Nice work on both fronts, buddy.
 

VICTORY!

Gophie was not allowed in the stadium.  He cheered from afar as the Gophers won 44-21.
 

Tailgatin' Time

Beer and sandwiches.   Go Gophers!
 

Gophie and his BFF Goldie on the Way to Las Cruces

A quick pit stop at Council Rocks on the way to the Minnesota-New Mexico State game.  Gophie and his pal will next report from tomorrow's tailgate!
 

Ol' Jer looking sharp

Jerry Kill looking dapper in his new suit and spectacles.  Coach Kill took time to answer Gophie's question about Philip Nelson.

 

Gophie Acclimating to Arizona Life

It's been warm, but Gophie soldiers on.  He's tried out the newly refurbished Gopher Adirondack chair, and gives it his seal (or seat) of approval.

 

 

Also, he bought a hat, but will only wear it to the rodeo, or maybe at New Mexico State or Texas Christian.

 

 

Gophie rained on...

After 20 days in Phoenix, Gophie was finally rained on.  It was the first time in 83 days that the Tramonto/Phoenix area had seen any rain.

Home at last

Thank God Almighty,  I'm home at last.

Time for a drink...a big tall cold drink.

26:30 of driving time, 1825 miles.  You do the math.

Flagstaff

It's far prettier than this, but it was the best shot available at the time.

West of Albuquerque

Gophie likes this view off of I-40!

About 25 miles east of Gallup we crossed the Continental Divide.  About 25 miles west of Gallup we crossed into Arizona.