August 1 - 15, 2023 More Dog Days of Summer!

Aug 1 - Tuesday-On the first day of the month we report the car count to our boss and clear the counter. So we did that as we headed out on our walk. We got around pretty good today and left for Walmart about 9:30 AM and arrived back to the RV by 12:15. We had snacks for lunch after putting away the supplies. The electricity went out about 3:00 PM but it was back on at 4:00 PM. I had a nice visit with Linda today. By 5:00 PM it was 87°. Don’t let anyone tell you that it doesn’t get hot in Montana. Our supper was Taco Salad and mixed berries with cool whip.

Deer from our walk

I think a few good ole boys had a fishing tournament.Taken at 10:22 PM

Aug 2 - Wednesday - We were up a little earlier today about 7:30. I am not sure why. After the routine morning things were finished we  put bleach through the water lines. We had been noticing that funny smell in the bathroom sink. That made a big difference. I did bill paying and talked to Hazel about our mail. It was 95° at 5:00 PM. Since it was pretty hot, we just ate cheese and crackers for supper and berries later. 

Aug 3 - Thursday -My extra duty today was to walk the beach north of us. I was surprised because there was not much trash to be picked up. Steve got some rocks from near the dock to add to the steps he made. I talked to my sister and sent Kristi a text. Hazel is mailing us a package. And it is still hot. 

Aug 4, -Friday-Today I visited with the boat volunteers. Tony P called to see how thing were going about 3 PM. We went into town to the hardware store and the grocery store. I noticed the game warden was here about 5:15. The game wardens we have this year have not really visited or checked in with us. But that is OK. Hopefully, we don’t have any problems that need their attention. 

Sun in smoke about 8:30 PM

Aug 5-Saturday-Even though it has been hot in the afternoons, the mornings are lovely. We sat outside and enjoyed nature. We  also changed the string filter on the outside. Tony P was here and put up Stage 2 fire restriction signs. I turned in our timesheets (they call them time rolls here). After lunch we walked up on the loop road.

Geese swimming

Trees on the loop

Aug 6 - Sunday-We slept in a bit this morning because it was raining. Sydney came by while we were doing chores. So we visited with her some. We monitored the parking lot and walked it twice today. Since it was somewhat cooler I made chili for supper. 

There is a deer in this picture!

 

Deer up on the loop

Aug 7 -Monday-I guess we got up and went back to bed for awhile. We were walking late and met up with Sydney on the road. Then we did our chores and hauled the trash off. While we were in town we stopped at the grocery store. It seems that we always need something. 

Steve & Buster. Buster likes to help drive!

Aug 8-Tuesday-Today’s big activity is hairLaundry. We were on that  pretty good and finished by 12:15. We had lunch at the RV and then relaxed after putting away the clothes. Later I put color on my hair. I hate doing it. I want my hair not gray - but I really like to have Linda do it, not me. But when we are in Montana, I must do it myself! Supper was Pork chops, Rice, green beans and berries.

Aug 9-Wednesday -After our routine chores we sat outside and researched tow bars and the reddy brake. We have figured out that our tow bar is probably about 15 years old and they should be replaced after about 10 years. So we are going to get a new one. It rained from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. Tonight we watched Jesse Stone Movies.

Aug 10-Thursday-After our morning chores were finished we went to Kalispell. We went to REI, Kohl’s, and Sportmans’ Ski Haas looking for Steve some shoes. We struck out. So we did a Walmart run and went back to the RV. We had a late lunch.  There may be a deer in the first picture. The 2nd one is our new great-grandaughter. We had a beautiful sunset and saw an eagle on our way to Kalispell.

Aug 11-Friday -Our boss, Tony P was out her about 12:30. We monitored the site and walked the parking lot about two times. It was a beautiful day, 80° and blue skies! At home, we call those Chamber of Commerce Days! LOL

Another beautiful sunset

Blogger misaligned the above typing! 

Aug 12-Saturday-This Saturday is shore clean-up along rivers and lakes. I think it is a national clean-up day. The boat volunteers came and did the areas we don’t usually pick up. They were pretty pleased, because there is not that much trash to be picked up. People are doing better! Tony P was hear a short time about 12:30. I was in and out monitoring the parking lot etc. Later we went to town and got our supper at Dairy Queen.

fawn

fawn

Epic sunset

Aug 13-Sunday-I didn’t note much down today. I guess it was pretty routine. We did sit at the top of the hill and monitor parking from 1:30 to 2:30. 

Aug 14-Monday-We got up at 8:15 and putzed around until about 10 AM. Then we sat outside after doing our chores. Later we went to town to haul off the trash and get a few extra groceries. There were lots of people here today (on a Monday - weird). There was at UTV parked in the grass between the parking lot and the outhouse. We left them a nice note and said this is not a parking place. Please  do not park here again. We had sloppy joes and chips for supper. It was 90° at 6:15 - hot again.

Note to ATV improperly parked!

These Yahoos think they can just park anywhere!  Not on our watch!

Logan at Basic Training

Aug 15-Tuesday-We finished our chores and sat outside til 11:45. Then we just watched TV and relaxed in the afternoon. It was hot again, 96° at 5:45. We are ready for this heat to break. When it is hot, we just eat snacks for supper - like cheese and crackers or peanut butter on toast. Then berries with cool whip to cool us off. 

July 15 - 31, 2023 The Dog Days of Summer

July 16 - Sunday - We had a nice morning sitting outside. Then we spent a lot of time monitoring the gate and parking lot. Again we had lots of people here. When it settled down we went to town and ate pizza at Flathead Brewing Company. On Sunday, some of the usual places to eat are not open. Plus we were late going to town because we are watching the series 1883, which we really like.  I think it's better than Yellowstone. 

Flathead Lake through the window at the restaurant.

Sunset

Austyn at Flathead Brewing Co. Restaurant

July 17 - Monday - The girls left at 7:45 AM. They were on a rush trip. We were back to all the regular routines. We also hauled trash and then rested and relaxed part of the day. We kept up with Kristi’s progress on the drive through text messages.

Kristi and Austyn heading back home.

Geese on the lake.

July 18- Tuesday - We did all the routine things today. About 2:30 PM, A-1 Sanitation showed up and they were done about 3:30 . Recheck the bathroom and it was messy with some poop. So we drug the hose over and cleaned it up. Later that day the toilet in the RV broke. The whole thing broke near the floor. Oh Boy!

The guy who pumps out the outdoor toilet

July 19 - Wednesday - After completing our morning routine we headed to Kalispell. We were going to Bish’s to buy a new toilet. We got the only one they had. It was a floor model and they discounted it 15%. It was still more than $400! Then we stopped at Walmart for supplies. After lunch Steve started replacing the toilet. We had to go to the hardware in town for some part. He worked on the toilet even more. 

A nice car we saw in Kalispell

View on the drive to Kalispell

Trying to get the correct size for a part we needed

July 20 - Thursday - Today I walked the dogs and checked the bathroom. Then I rode to town with Steve for a part (for the toilet) and to pick up a package at the Post Office. Steve was  working on trying to connect the water to the toilet. Tony P came by and told us he would be gone Friday and Saturday. He will return on Sunday. Steve made another trip to town for a different part. He finally succeeded in getting the water connected to the toilet. Hooray!  More sunset pictures.

July 21 - Friday - Today was pretty routine and not too busy. Sydney was here for about 45 minutes or so. Talked to some people on the dock and in the parking lot. Monitored our dock and parking lot as needed. 

July 22 - Saturday - Today the high was 92° at 4 PM. We hauled off our trash and returned some parts to Sliter’s this morning, then we were back to the RV. We sat up on the hill to  keep the parking regulated for about and hour and a half. The Game Warden was here about and hour and a half also. 

A boat tied to the dock where there is no mooring allowed. It belonged to the rental place and their customers did not follow directions!

A cute little bird that posed for me.

 

July 23 - Sunday - Today was pretty routine. The boss came out about 12:15 and relieved us so we could eat lunch. Today was nothing too spectacular. It was still 91° at 8:00 PM.

Lake - with smoke in the distance

Another big boat!

July 24 - Monday - After doing all our routine things we took showers. Later we went to town and mailed a letter to Logan (grandson) who is in basic training at Fort Moore, GA. Of course we had to pick up a few things from the store. Then it was nap time.

A creepy crawly! I found it on the dock!

A deer of course!

July 25 - Tuesday - We did all the things including dumping the black and gray tanks. Then it was back to town  to do our laundry. Another stop at the grocery store for fruit, then back to the RV for a late lunch and relaxation. 

July 26 - Wednesday - We changed the sheets on the bed and re-positioned the mattress pad. It seems to slip and sometimes has to be fixed. I talked to my sisters, which was nice and did a few other phone calls as needed. 

A tire washed up on the beach. We got rid of it.

July 27- Thursday- Today we had to drag the hose over to the outdoor toilet and give it a good washing. Tony P called to check on us. He said two guys called him to check on getting the wood that is down here around the site. We discussed fire restrictions. Nothing too exciting.

Our pride and joy! (The outhouse) Also there is a deer keeping an eye on it!

Finally we got a picture of a buck!

July 28 - Friday - I started another letter to Logan and mailed it later. We went to town for pizza. If you are ever in Bigfork, MT and have a hankering for pizza - go to Rosa’s Pizza. We really like it. 

Another cool car!

July 29 - Saturday - It was a nice morning and we sat outside. Next we spent some time sitting at the top of the hill to educate people about parking. The Game warden was here , but not sure how long - He didn’t check in with us. 

July 30 - Sunday - We did all the same things this morning. We sat outside in the morning after finishing our chores. Then we did the parking lot monitoring and educating at the entrance. It was 93° at 5:30 PM. So the afternoon included a nap. Later we watched 1883 on TV and we really like this show. 

                                        Sights from around the lake!

Another boat left tied up - against the rules! The Rental company is in trouble with me!

Someone gifted us a traffic cone!

The broke our flag - but the flag still flies. It is just shorter.

Interesting RV!

July 31 - Monday- We were up about 7:30. So after the routine things, Steve lubricated our slides. Then we had showers. I checked on a package we ordered from Amazon. In addition we changed the air filters in the RV. Sydney was here and we visited with her. We drove to Kalispell later to pick up our package  at the UPS distribution center. This was a part for the Bathroom fan (motor). My poor husband has really had to fix and repair a lot of things this summer.

Poopsie is a princess!

Smoke in the distance

Yep, another boat left from the rental company customers. They even left the keys in it! The rental company got a call from me and they were there soon to pick it up!