June 16 - 30 2025 And The Summer Season Gets Rolling!

16-Mon-After our routine chores at the lake we hauled off our trash and took the dogs for a ride around Bigfork. We also stopped at Harvest Foods. Then it was back to the RV. Kelly (seasonal worker) was here this afternoon about 2 hours. Steve fixed the pickup window shade. Then Steve was on the phone with Logan - his SUV tire was smoking. They figured out it was the brake caliper and got that lined out. Supper was chicken, corn on the cob and berries.

More Flowers

17-Tue-It was a pretty routine day. This morning Flathead County was here sucking water out of the lake to put on the road. It gets dusty here. We monitored the lot. This evening we went out to eat at The Eatery in Bigfork. It cost about $35.00 and it wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great. 

Flathead County Truck getting water to spray on the county roads

18-Wed-After we did the chores we sat outside and listened to music. Kelly was here during lunch time. We ate late. Then we watched TV and had a little nap. We talked to Marsha and Tony. Supper was turkey burgers, fries and a fiber one brownie. About 9:45 PM we had some crazy kids and we informed them they need to leave as this was a day use area. 

A family of Geese on Echo Lake

A Woodpecker we saw on our walk this morning

19-Thu-After we got around we  drove to Kalispell to get supplies. We put away the food and had lunch. Later we sat outside for an hour. Then I informed some kids about staying off the dock. We sat outside some more. Supper was cube steak, corn and S’mores. We made a fire after supper and enjoyed some relaxing time.

A nice campfire

Sun starting to set

20-Fri-I paid some bills today and worked on the blog. It rained today. We were inside most of the afternoon. We finished the evening with hot chocolate. Supper was chili, chips and berries.

Hot chocolate in our new Montana FWP Mugs

 

21-Sat-We were up at 8:00 We did all the usual chores. We walked Buster and let Poopsie go under the RV. It was chilly and rainy most of the day. We made nachos with our leftover chili, they were yummy. Trump bombed Iran. Supper was Peanut Butter on a thin bagel and berries. 

Goose family below our RV site

22-Sun-We had breakfast, dressed and made the bed. We checked the bathroom. We were inside some, due to rain. Kelly was by and stayed about an hour. We watched Dances with Wolves on TV. Boy there were a lot of commercials! The OKC Thunder won their Basketball game! Supper was turkey bacon, eggs and bagel thins. Dessert is usually always berries. 

23-Mon-After we did our chores we loaded up the laundry and went to town. We also hauled off the trash and picked up a part for the pickup at the UPS store. We stopped at the grocery store. Then we went home and had lunch and put away the clothes. Supper was grilled chicken, salad, chips and berries. 

This area is on the north side of Bigfork, MT - It is being developed.

24-Tue-Today we put up the signs that No Fireworks are allowed here. We sat outside with the dogs. It was a lovely day. Tony Powell called us about 12:30. Kelly came by and was here from 2 to 4. Steve and I ate supper at Rosa’s pizza.

More Flowers!

Butterfly on the flower!

25-Wed-We got up late and then did all the usual things including a walk and the chores. We sat outside with the dogs for awhile. I felt kind of punk so went inside and laid down. Steve worked on his rock project outside. We snacked for lunch. Supper was leftover pizza and berries. 

There is a deer on the outgoing road.

Steve by the outdoor toilet pointing the deer out to me!

It's getting dark about 10:20 PM. Lovely sky.

26-Thu-We were up at 8:30 this morning. Steve did weed eating. Our boss Tony sent a message that he needed a picture of our timesheets for his records. I did that. Steve worked on his step project. It was overcast and we were not too busy.

27-Fri-It was overcast but no rain. We were not real busy today. Steve put in the air conditioner part for the pickup. We went to town about 4:00 PM and hauled the trash off. We also mailed John’s birthday card. We attended the meeting about Aquatic Invasive Species. The FWP AIS specialist talked and also the game warden. The Friends of Echo Lake (volunteer group) requested us to be there. It was at the VFW. We just ate cheese and crackers for supper.

Our rocky shoreline is smaller this year because the lake level is higher.

Our beautiful Echo Lake

28-Sat-Well we checked the bathroom and discovered that a firecracker was set off. Thank goodness it was on the outside of the toilet riser, not inside. We put Buster up and drug the hose over to clean up the mess. When we were done, you could barely see that there had been an incident. Steve even washed the outside of the door. Then we got the dogs out to walk. We put a flag and a cone at the east corner to keep people from getting stuck on the rocks. Steve pounded down sucker rods in the curb stops. We check the dock, and three boys were jumping off. They showed us a board was off and then Steve fixed that. We also put the outside shades (Shade Pro) on the front window of the RV.

It's not what you think! Its a Firecracker exploded on the outside of the toilet riser!

Remains of firecracker!

Rocks at the corner, we try to keep people from hurting their vehicles.

We are ready for the 4th of July!

Missing board on the dock

Night sky at 11:00 PM

29-Sun-We walked and did our chores. Kelly was here from 11:30 to 1:30. We sat outside from 3 - 4:15 to monitor the parking lot. There were lots of folks here. The sheriff wrote on car windows. Maybe these people will stop parking where they are not supposed to park. Supper was ham, eggs, toast and berries. 

We put this note on the pickup below. He parked more than one night. Luckily I was able to talk to him and explain the situation so he did not do it again.

The smallest pontoon boat we have seen.

These are some of the vehicles parked outside the gate on the side of the road where there are no parking signs. 

Moon above the lake at 10:11 PM

Almost bedtime, the sun is down.

30-Mon-We completed our regular routine. Then we sat outside for awhile. After lunch we monitored the lot. Theres were lots of folks here this afternoon! I have no idea if they have jobs. There was a big boat here from Canada- he had trouble with a fuse in his pickup (it was brand new)! I talked to Hazel about our mail. I had also talked to the VA Pharmacy this morning. I have to make sure Steve’s medications are being mailed. 

My foot is on the board Steve repaired on the dock. It's almost as good as new.

A group in their kayaks!

How about this nice boat?