July 11 - 24, 2022 Summer is Here and We Are Busy

 Monday (11) After we did our routine morning chores Steve did some mowing at the entrance. We also went to town and dumped our trash and bought some groceries. There was also a stop at NAPA to get struts for the pickup topper. The lid kept falling on Steve's head and giving him bumps. Not good. Guess what? - They were $69 for them. In other news, I dyed my hair to get that gray out. Later in the evening, we drove to Horseshoe Lake and walked. Something must have bit Poopsie because when we got back to the RV her little face was swollen and she threw up. 

Tuesday (12) Poopsie was better this morning.  We are so glad! Then it was a pretty routing day for us. It was hot outside (88°) so we stayed inside a little more. Steve fixed the bathroom fan again! Wednesday (13)The morning was pretty much as usual. We sat outside and about 12:30 Tony P was here to put up more No parking signs. He left about 2:30. We went to Walmart lat so I could pick up my medications and other stuff. On our walk every morning we go by this spot on the road. There used to be an older white house here. It was here one day and gone the next. I guess someone moved it or tore it down. We will see next year if someone puts something in its place. 

Thursday (14) Today we gathered up the Laundry after we finished the morning chores. Then we were off to town to get everything clean. We had a short nap after lunch and putting away the laundry - not much excitement. 

Princess Poopsie on a Pillow - relaxing

Friday (15) Steve was up early to weed eat. Then we completed our other chores. Tony P was here about 2 PM and we visited. There was a little rainstorm - so it cooled us off. This morning there was an airplane landing and taking of on our little lake (Echo Lake).

Saturday (16) It gut up to 91° here today. but we were up early , like 7:20 and I did the chores so Steve could have an early sower. Then we walked and sat outside. Tony P was here again about 2 PM. We were all outside til 3 or 4 PM. It was busy but not crazy. After he left - Steve & I took a little nap.

Young guys skipping rocks. They all do it!

They were with this group. A well-behave group.

A beautiful sunset to finish the day.

I'm not kidding about the cars parked outside the gate!

 Sunday (17) Again we were up at 7:15. It was another hot day 90°!.We did our chores and walked the dogs. Someone came  to see if his phone was turned in and it was, so I gave it to him. There were lots of folks here enjoying the lake. Our parking lot was full and there were 31 vehicles outside the gate. WOW!

More folks enjoying the lake. Some just below our RV. This was taken through the screen door. They are here! They are there! They are everywhere!

 Monday (18) It rained after we had finished our walk and chores. 

We usually see deer everyday, which is nice.

We went to town for groceries and dropped off our trash at the container site on our way. It was only 57° at 1:15 PM! For our evening entertainment, we went up the forest road a ways to noisy creek. It's really nice there. 

Noisy Creek

Tuesday (19) We did the routine stuff this morning. Then I got on the computer and ordered some things for our grand daughter's birthday. She let's me know things she likes on Amazon - then I order some of them and get them shipped to her. I also paid some bills - that never goes away. Steve defrosted the RV Freezer - with a little help from me. 

We see these geese quite often. They are lined up nicely.

Wednesday (20) It must have been a very routine day. I don't have anything written in my book. Thursday (21) Today we completed our morning routine, including a walk and chores. Then we went to Bigfork to pick up the mail that was sent to us by Hazel. I had been checking the tracking number and it did not show that it had been delivered. So we went to the post office to check in person. Guess what? It was there and had arrived on Monday. So much for being able to track it. Our next stop was Walmart in Kalispell for groceries. Then it was back to the RV. We had a couple of complaints this evening - One about reckless boating and another about boat trailer that got hit in the parking lot. I always report these to the boss - in case they call him. We also ate pizza at Rosa's in town. It was yummy as always! Friday (22) Steve was up a little early and he did some weed eating and mowing. I slept until 8:30. Then we did our chores. I talked to the boat volunteers this afternoon. there were two ladies here today giving out the education about invasive species. It is my social time! I love to visit! Tony P was here about 3 PM. I ran some kids off the dock (for their safety). Later in the day the Game Warden showed up. Saturday (23)  The morning was pretty routine as usual. Again the boat volunteers were here and I chatted with them. Later Tony P was here about an hour. We were busy again - but not crazy! Sunday (24) Another routine morning. We sat outside and listened to a podcast before we had lunch. The Dear Bob and Sue podcast about the national parks is always a fun listen. We walked out to the stop sign about 3:30 and there were 11 vehicles on the wrong side of the road! The parking problem here is still a mess - but it has improved some with the new no parking signs. We restocked the bathroom toilet paper and monitored the dock and parking lot. It was 85° at 4:30 - pretty hot in the sun, but OK in the shade. Everyone  should appreciate the shade. It really helps keep things cooler. 

A view of the cars outside the gate (parked on the wrong side of the road).

Looking west of the dock. It's a beautiful day!

Looking north from the dock.

Another photo looking west.