May 1 - 15, 2024 Preparing and Leaving for Montana

1-We did our morning routine but we both felt yucky. We mowed the back yard. We do this taking turns. After lunch we rested. Later I went to the Post Office, drug store and Homeland. I got some cold medicine. We also packed some clothes in the RV. 

2-Thu-Both of us are feeling bad. Lunch was ramen noodles. Then we rested. I went to Dollar General. We rested some more. It seems we feel better and then worse.

3-Fri-I got scared today, due to a fraud alert. It seems that ATT had a data breech. I even contacted Social Security to discuss what I should do. I was advised to place a fraud alert with  Experian. That will last about one year and it seems to notify you if someone tries to access your accounts.  We also rested because we are still in recovery mode.

4-Sat-We got ready and finished packing the RV. We aren’t feeling perfect, both of us are still coughing some. We left for Amarillo about 10:45 AM and arrived at 4:45 PM. We stayed at AOK Campground. It only costs $20. We got the RV set up and disconnected the pickup. We picked up Steve’s sister, Irene and we all went out to eat at Texas RoadHouse. We had a nice visit and returned to the RV.

Leaving Perry, OK Heading Out!

5-Sun-We did our morning routine. Then we hooked up the pickup and disconnected the utilities. Next we got gas for the RV and headed north and west. We stopped at Pueblo KOA. For supper we had pizza from their campground store.

Dumas, TX Courthouse

Keyes, OK

Keyes, OK

Keyes, OK

Keyes, OK

Welcome to Colorado/1

Windmill, Springfield, CO

Springfield, CO

Springfield, CO

Springfield, CO

Lamar, CO

Pueblo, CO

Pueblo, CO

6-Mon-We listened to the weather and found out how hard the wind was going to blow. That is not good for RV travel. So we decided to stay over another night.  When we were walking the dogs the wind almost blew us over, it was that strong. So today was a resting and relaxing day.

7-Tue-After breakfast and walking the dogs we both took showers at the wind was still crazy. I put Direct TV on vacation. We use Dish in the RV.

8-Wed-We got up and dressed. I fixed my hair and we walked the dogs. We got ready to travel. It was still somewhat windy when we left Pueblo, CO at 10:45. We stopped for gas and the wind finally settled down some. We stopped at Fountain Colorado Walmart for some supplies. We got through Denver without problems, which seems miraculous. The traffic in Denver is is busy and lots of times there is construction.  We also tried to stop at the new Buc-Ee's near Berthoud, CO but there was absolutely no place for RV’s to park. They are not RV friendly at this location. I do not know about other locations. We drove on to Wellington, CO and stayed at the KOA there. We have stayed there before. It’s not bad and its a little less expensive than most KOA’s. 

Denver

Denver

Mile High Stadium Home of the Broncos!

9-Thu-After getting up and around we had breakfast, walked the dogs and made the bed. We left the RV park at 10:30 or 10:45 AM and Steve drove all the way to Buffalo, WY. We stayed at Deer Park Campground. It is a lovely spot and we like staying there. Although the tree did block our satellite. I made chicken vegetable soup for supper. 

The three pictures after the Wyoming state line pic are at Chugwater, WY. I can never resist taking pictures in the area. I mean with a name like Chugwater, who could resist taking pictures? 

Crossed into Wyoming about 10:50

Casper, WY

Kaycee, WY

Kaycee, WY

Kaycee, WY

 

Kaycee, WY

10-Fri-We completed the morning routine and then hit the road. Steve drove to Livingston, MT. We stayed at Osen’s RV Park. We have stayed there before. They are pretty friendly. We ordered pizza delivered to the RV. They have Rosa’s pizza, which we are familiar with because we have that same pizza in Bigfork. 

Deer Park Buffalo,WY

Our site at Deer Park, WY

Ranchester, WY

Wyola, MT

Greycliff, MT

Greycliff, MT

Greycliff, MT

Big Timber, MT

Big Timber, MT

Big Timber, MT

Livingston, MT

11-Sat-We decided to take it easy today and stay another night here. We did a load of laundry and otherwise relaxed. 

This little house is at the back of Osen's RV Park - Not sure if it is a tiny house or a rental or what.

12-Sun-We did our usual morning routine and left for Echo Lake. We got gas at Belgrade, MT. We arrived at Echo Lake (Near Bigfork, MT) about 5:00 PM. Before we actually get to Echo Lake we stop at the convenience store in Ferndale and fill up with gas and propane. That way we have gas for the generator in case there is an electric outage. And it is always good to have plenty of propane on board. We were pooped. We only hooked up the electric and then rested. 

Bozeman, MT

Bozeman, MT

Bozeman, MT
There is a mountain pass called Bozeman Pass. Snow covered mountains here!

The continental divide near Butte. Homestake Pass

Seeley Lake, MT

Swans on Echo Lake, MT

13-Mon-We slept in a bit today. then we did our regular morning stuff including walking the dogs. We went into Bigfork to go to the hardware store (Sliter’s) and the grocery store (Harvest Foods). We really love both of these businesses. It is so handy to have these close. Our boss Tony P. was here today. We did some paperwork. Then we putzed around. We also took a nap today. 

Dandelion

14-Tue-We did all the usual things this morning including the chores. I helped Steve straighten the shed. We also returned to Sliters and the grocery store. We had to get O rings for the hose reel and a brass connection for the RV. Steve fixed the reel, and got all the leaks stopped. I made chicken enchilada casserole for supper.

Baby Geese with Mama

15-Wed-Today we went to Walmart after we finished our routine things. We were gone from 10:30 to 1:00 PM. Lunch was leftovers. We put up our perimeter rope and put out our mat. Sydney (Tony’s seasonal worker) brought us a new bear proof trash can and supplies along with a fire extinguisher. She just dropped these off and we didn’t get to visit. They had taken the trash can from here and put it at Somers State Park. It’s a new Montana state park at the north end of Flathead Lake. They have two hosts there and one of their duties is to make sure people pay a day use fee. We are glad that is not our job.

Mountains on the way to Kalispell

Pretty Duck

Perimeter Rope

View out the RV Door

View looking north

View looking north

Our boss sent us this picture of the shed on our way to Echo Lake. It is the shed. See the messed up trim? Someone let their boat trailer get away from them and it hit the shed. This will be one of Steve's projects to repair.