Klinger Musings: May 16 - 31, 2023 Preparation for Trip, Graduation, Wedding, and Drive to Montana!

Tuesday - 16th - After breakfast I started mowing the front yard, while Steve did weed eating. Then we rested a bit and took turns mowing the back yard. After lunch it was off to the beaury shop to get my hair colored. Then we had supper with Linda and Hazel at La Macarena.

Wednesday - 17th - We got around and did some routine things around the house. This included paying some bills. Later we went to Stillwater so Steve could get his 2nd Shingles shot. Of course we also hit up Walgreens and Walmart Market.

Thursday - 18th - More bills to pay and then some bookkeeping I typed up two special messages today. One for Logan and his graduation and one for Kristi and John's wedding. We started packing clothes, food and other items in the RV. We took a few breaks so as not to get too tired.

Friday - 19th - Today we did the final loading of the RV. We left Perry at 11:00 AM. On our way out of town we gassed up the RV. We drove to El Reno and stopped at Walmart for some groceries before we parked the RV. Steve & I set up the RV at El Reno Lake, then took a short nap. We had to return to Walmart because Steve didn't bring his clothes for graduation. I made us sloppy joes and we ate chips with them.

Saturday - 20th -Today was graduation for Logan. So we were up at 7:15 to walk the dogs and get dressed. We arrived at the football field about 8:30 and watched Logan graduate. He had over 200 classmates. It was over at 11:00 AM. Then we went to Kristi's and headed to Outback Steakhouse. After lunch we had cake and ice cream to celebrate the graduation

Logan Singletary with Honor Cords and National Guard collar

Logan with cake

Kristi, Logan and Austyn

Sunday-21st - Today we kind of took it easy in the morning. Then later Kristi, John, Austyn, Logan and his girlfriend came out to the RV and we had a fire and cooked hamburgers and S'mores. Everyone had a great time.

Monday 22 - After breakfast, Steve worked on the light in the closet. Then it was back to Walmart for more supplies. After lunch I went with Logan and his girlfriend to get the oil changed in my car. Then we relaxed. Kristi and John came to the RV for a visit. I made us supper and we finished the evening with TV.

Tuesday 23 - Today we made a trip into OKC to go to the VA. Steve had a checkup with the SCI clinic. Then we waited in the pharmacy to get his medication for the trip. They didn't have the injections, so we will have to call tomorrow and return to pick them up. We took Kristi and John to Hideaway pizza for supper.

Wednesday - 24th - This morning checked with the VA and the shots had arrived. So we drove to the VA and pickup up the shots. Then it was back to the RV. We prepared it to move and hooked up the pickup. We are staying at Mustang Run RV Park in Yukon until the wedding. Also, we had to stop and get a new fan motor resistor, so the Air conditioner will blow on all speeds. Steve fixed that. Then it was over to Kristi's for supper and back to the RV.

Thursday -25th - This morning we putzed around a bit after walking the dogs. I made taco meat for a taco salad for lunch. After lunch we went to Kristi's to work on the sleeves for her dress. We were there til about 2:30 or 3:00. Then it was back to the RV. We had supper at Chili's with Kristi and John. Then returned to the RV.

Friday - 26th - Today is the big day, Kristi and John are getting married. We got dressed and walked the dogs. Next we went to the event center to help decorate for the wedding and do the rehearsal. We ate lunch with Kristi and Austyn after we picked up the wedding cake at Walmart. We got to go back to the RV and took a much needed nap. We walked the dogs before getting dressed up in our wedding finery. I did my hair and makeup and returned to the wedding venue for pictures, rehearsal, wedding ceremony and reception. It was great!

Steve & Logan

Steve

Mary

Kristi - Our Bride

Steve & Kristi - Father Daughter Dance

One of the decorations made by Kristi

Austyn, Kristi and John

Saturday - 27th - After doing all our routine things we unhooked the utilities and hooked up the pickup. We drove to Perry . We got gas again and dropped off our fancy clothes. We picked up a few items we had forgotten and were on the road to Montana. We spent the first night at Russel Kansas, Triple J Campground. We just hooked up the Water and Electric - so we could get a good start in the morning.

Sunday - 28th - We were up at 7:30 and had our breakfast and walked the dogs. After unhooking our utilities we got gas and hit I-70 West. We drove about two hours then made a stop at a rest area. We drove another hour and had a nap. Then we drove on to the KOA at Strasburg, CO (East Denver). We parked and hooked up the utilities. We got pizza delivered for supper. Then it was resting and relaxing.

A pretty little flower!

The cabinet got jumbled on I-70

Lovely Old Homestead at Agate CO

Single parent household

Monday - 29th - We ate the KOA breakfast of pancakes, sausage and orange juice. Then we got ready to travel after walking the dogs. Steve drove through Denver like a pro. Then we crossed into Wyoming. It was a lovely travel day. We made it all the way to Buffalo, WY and stayed at Deer Park Campground. This place is about 1 mile east of the interstate and it feels a hundred miles away. It is out in the country and has nice trees. The weather was lovely. We watched two Tom Sellack movies because the trees blocked our satellite.

These are pictures out the window of the RV as we were driving alon.

Watkins, CO

Erie, CO

Crossed into Wyoming!

Chugwater, WY - I love these rock formations!

Slater, WY

Flowers at Wheatland, WY

Douglas, WY

A few Pronghorns, my favorite!

Casper, WY

Buffalo, WY

Tuesday - 30th - Today we left Buffalo and drove to Deer Lodge, MT. We stayed at Indian Creek Campground. We have stayed here many times. It has a nice place to walk the dogs and also a view of the mountains. We are pushing really hard to get to our volunteer camp host job at Echo Lake, MT. Steve did two days of more than 400 miles. This is not our usual mode of travel, but we are in a hurry.

Parkman, WY

Ranchester, WY

Crossing into Montana at 10:00 AM

Big Timber, MT

Big Timber, MT 1:22 PM

Crossing the Continental Divide - Homestake Pass near Butte, MT

Wednesday - 31st - We did all the usual things this morning. After walking the dogs, we unhooked the utilities and made the RV ready to travel. We have not unhooked the pickup since we started this journey. We got propane before we got on the road. We got to Echo Lake at 2:30 PM. Then we unhooked the pickup in the parking lot. Next, we parked the RV and hooked up our utilities. We started getting things set up for the summer here. Later we went to town for a few groceries and to wash the pickup. We had Chili for supper. It was yummy!