July 16 - 31, 2025 Keeping Up With Routines and Making a Sitting Deck

16-Wed-We did all our usual morning routines. After doing the chores we did some weed eating in  the triangle and parking lot. Later we sat outside with the dogs. Then we put the dogs inside  and worked on our cedar deck. I helped Steve with the deck. We had lunch and then watched some TV. After supper we went to town to get gas for the mower and weed eater and pickup. 

We saw deer on our walk this morning.

17-Thu-After completing our routine chores we headed to Kalispell today. We went to Snappy’s  but didn’t buy anything. Then we drove through the car wash to clean the pickup. Next was Walmart and we were home by 12:30. We put away the groceries and ate leftovers for lunch. We worked about three hours on our sitting deck. 

18-Fri-We were up early this morning me at 7:00 and Steve at 6 AM. We did our chores. Then we worked on mowing and weed eating in the parking lot and triangle area. After that we sat outside. We headed to town about 3 and there was lots of traffic. I mailed Austyn her birthday card today. Then we got haircuts. For supper we had grilled chicken, salad and corn on the cob. Dessert is alway berries and cool whip.

Buster striking a regal pose near our new sitting deck.

19-Sat-We were up at 8 ish this morning. We completed our walk and chores. Then we sat outside for awhile.. Tony Powell was here from 12-12:30. The Game Warden was also here about noon. We monitored the parking lot off and on through out the day. 

A squirrel on a log.

20-Sun-Well it was another routine day. We sat outside after completing our walk and chores. Kelly was here from 12-3:00 or so. There was almost a kerfuffle in the approach to the boat ramp today. But the volunteer, Susan got in between the two guys and got them settled down. Then the next thing you know, the guys were parked beside each other shaking hands. Go figure! I talked to Masha today, we usually talk daily. We monitored the parking lot and then I filled our pill boxes and fixed supper. 

This is a huge house they are building. It is across from the mailboxes on our walk.

White Flower

21-Mon-We got up and around. Then walked Buster and got Zoe out after our walk. Next we hauled off the trash then went to the laundry. I had a package to pick up. We finished these tasks and were home by noon. We put away the laundry and had lunch. It rained from noon to 5:00 PM. So the afternoon was spent indoors. We took it easy. Supper was turkey burger, chips and berries.

22-Tue-We did our routine chores and walked. It sprinkled off and on this morning. Then after lunch it rained most of the day. Supper was Canadian bacon, eggs, toast, and berries.

23-Wed-Another routine day. I paid bills and did some banking. After lunch Kelly was here. Later we went to Rosa’s Pizza for supper and the Dairy Queen for ice cream. 

Sundown 9:50 PM

These folks were leaving late.

The water is over the dock again because we have had rain.

24-Thu-We got up a little later this morning and only took a short walk. Then we loaded up the trash to haul off and headed to Walmart. We were home by 1:00. After we put away our groceries we had lunch and and watched some TV. We went outside and got the fire stuff ready. We invited Kelly and Sela here for S’mores and a visit after supper.

Our campfire

Poopsie likes the fire

A pretty cloud

25-Fri-We were up at 7:30 today. After breakfast and walking we did our chores. Then we completed some weed eating on the road. We do that about an hour or so then we sit outside and relax. The game warden was here today. I guess he is shy, he never comes to the RV to visit. We had lunch and then we checked the parking lot a few more times. Supper was a hamburger, home fries, salad and berries.

Flowers by the stump

Another pic of the house they are building

A little water on the dock

26-Sat-Another routine morning. After we finished the chores we sat outside and listened to music. Tony  was her for about an hour or so. Mike the boat volunteer was here also. I monitored the lot 2 - 3 times this afternoon. This consists of walking to a sign where I can observe the dock and parking lot. We give people the stink eye if needed or have a little visit if warranted. Sometimes we check the pit toilet in the afternoon to have an excuse to see if everyone is behaving. We talked with Tony about getting the toilet pumped, the underlayment on the shore that is being exposed due to erosion, and a dock installer. For supper we just had cheese and crackers and berries. 

27-Sun-I was up a little later today. Then we walked around the Loop. Kelly was here this morning. We did our chores and sat outside with some of the boat volunteers (Jan and Sara). I like to visit and so I enjoy sitting out with them. It was 85° at 7 PM. Supper was turkey bacon, eggs, toast and bacon. 

The pictures below are of another big house they are building on the Loop road.

28-Mon-We were up at 7:30 this morning. We did all the usual things. Then we loaded the trash and went to the grocery store at Bigfork. Use took the dogs along so they could enjoy the ride. Steve sits in the pickup with them while  I go in the store. I bought some chicken strips and potato wedges for our lunch. Then it was back to the RV for awhile. Steve picked sticks out of the ditch where we mow outside the gate. About 4:00 PM I drove us all to Krause’s Circle and Strawberry lake Trailhead. It was a very bumpy ride, with large potholes. But we enjoyed it! We got home about 6 PM. Supper was cheese and crackers and berries.

One of my favorite plant to see in Montana

Ferns

Big Leaves

A bridge over the creek at Strawberry Lake Trailhead

Beautiful views from the higher elevations.

Sun is down (wish I could paint)

Moon through the trees.

29-Tue-We completed our chores and walk. The we did some weed eating. I paid some bills and ordered our great grandaughter some birthday presents. Steve worked on cleaning the pickup seats. I fixed turkey sausage, potatoes and berries for supper. 

This makes us a little nervous- Kid in rolling walker and Dad over there fishing.

Lots of Kayakers

I can't stop taking these pictures.

30-Wed-Today was another routine day. We sat outside and then had lunch. Kelly was here today. Before supper i colored my hair. Supper was cube steak, beans, berries. 

10:45 PM Moon!

31-Thu-After we had breakfast, we called our granddaughter Austyn to wish her a Happy Birthday! Then we walked and did the chores. We left for Walmart at 9:30. The first order of business was gassing the pickup and going through the car wash. Then we went through Walmart and got home about 12:30.We put the groceries away and had lunch. Then we rested a bit. It was 89° at 4:30 PM. Supper was sloppy joes and berries.