It rained this morning. After doing the chores and checking the Bigfork Access, Steve, Kristi and I went to downtown Bigfork. We went shopping in several stores for Austyn's birthday present. We also stopped at the drugstore and grocery store. we came back to the RV and the kids floated while Steve & I rested inside. It was hot dogs and chips for supper.
Sunday - July 14
This morning I had to get up at 5:30 AM to let Poopsie outside. Then I went back to bed. Later we did all the routine things. All of us sat outside until about 1:00 PM. Then we came in and rested some. The kids were in the lake part of the day. Today the lake wasn't as busy as yesterday. We usually don't go too far on the week-ends. Just try to hang out here at Echo Lake and be available.
Monday - July 15
Today after doing the chores, Steve started replacing the seal on the toilet. Next we dumped trash and cleaned Bigfork access. Of course we stopped at the grocery store. Austyn slept a lot today because she had a headache (and was grumpy). Logan and Kristi swam. I sent messages and pictures to Tony Powell - regarding a boat trailer here all weekend and also about the dock needing pulled out. I fixed soft tacos for supper and then we all watched some TV.
Tuesday - July 16
We all slept until about 9:30 this morning. Kristi helped pick up the trash in the parking lot and I did the latrine. Then Kristi unloaded her SUV and we all took off for Glacier National Park about 11 AM. We got back about 4:30 or 5:00. We stopped at McDonald Creek and I stayed in the vehicle with the dogs, while everybody else got out. Steve took some more pictures- hopefully some to be used for Austyn's senior pictures. On their way back to the vehicle - Kristi slipped on a rock and hurt her foot and leg. She was probably very lucky it wasn't broken. It rained off and on while we were at Glacier. We drove to Logan Pass and then returned to the West side. There were no places to park at Logan Pass. On our way back from Glacier - we stopped at the Huckleberry Patch for Ice Cream and sweatshirts (hoodies) for the kids. I tried to get them a hoodie at Glacier - but they didn't have any different ones than last year! After the Huckleberry Place we were headed back to the RV and Steve saw the chainsaw bear and bought one for $160.00! This bear has a campfire and a marshmallow it is roasting - so cute. Glacier is awesome and we had a lot of fun! Later we went for pizza.
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| McDonald Lodge |
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| Birdwoman Falls |
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| Logan's Pass |
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| Logan Pass |
| Red Bus |
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| Logan Creek |
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| Tunnel |
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Wednesday - July 17
It rained a lot today and was cloudy all day. We walked around the loop today and saw a deer. Steve & Logan worked on some steps from our site to the water's edge. Everybody did their own thing for lunch. Steve worked on the RV toilet again. Twice! I did some blog posts --still way behind! We had Orange chicken and rice for supper. I gave the dogs their heart worm meds today - that is tricky. We watched Yellowstone - with Kevin Costner. This series is one of the things we watch during the summer.
Thursday - July 18
Today we picked up mail in town and did the Bigfork access. I mailed two bills (doctor & lab). We checked out a restaurant and went to the grocery store for cake and ice cream. Tonight we are going to celebrate Austyn's 17th birthday early. Back to the RV. We messed around in the afternoon. We found out that we couldn't eat at Bigfork - so we decided to go to the Italian place at Kalispell for the birthday supper. We let Austyn open her presents from us before supper. I drove us to Kalispell and we ate at Scotibelli's. They seated us pretty quick because we had reservations, but the service was very slow. We finally got our food and it wasn't real hot (temperature). It tasted good - but was only slightly hotter than lukewarm. The cost was $88 and we only drank water. We would not return. We got back to the RV after I almost killed at the Bigfork flashing light - yellow left turn arrow. Anyway - we survived because Steve said stop, and I stopped! to celebrate - we had carrot cake and chocolate ice cream - which was very yummy!
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| Austyn with one of her presents |
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| Echo Lake |
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| Twin Fawns |
Friday - July 19
We got up a little after 8 AM. Tony Powell called and said he would be by later to pull out the dock. So we quickly did chores and walked the dogs. Steve was weed eating the triangle area and I was in the parking lot picking up trash when he pulling in. The game warden also came by this morning. When Tony left we all went back to Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast. I ordered Biscuits and Gravy - it was lumpy. Austyn got sick - Steve & Logan couldn't finish their breakfast. After we got back to the RV, Kristi and the kids finished loading their vehicle and left about 12:30 or so. We said goodbye and drive safe. It was a little sad for them to leave. Steve & I and the dogs are now alone. We watched Judge Judy, then the Game Warden (Justin) returned and we visited with him. The game warden said his boss got some complaints about noise & wake - so he will return tomorrow. We ate some leftovers, watched TV and then went to bed.
