August 1 - 15, 2026 Completing a Few Projects

1-Sat-We were up and around by 8:00. We got dressed and then quickly went down and cleaned the bathroom. Next we had breakfast and took a walk. We sat outside with the dogs until 11 AM. I assisted Steve with the slide topper. I also sat outside with Sara (boat volunteer) about 45 minutes. We had some lunch about 1:00. Kelly and Sela were here this afternoon. I think they were bored and it was too hot to do much. It got to 93° at 4:45 PM. We all sat outside and got hot. When they left we got back in the RV and cooled off. I check the lot about 3 different times.  Too hot to cook so we drank protein shakes for supper.

The daily Deer!

2-Sun-We were up at 8:00. We did complete all our normal routine things. Then we sat outside. The morning started out clear and then smoke moved in about noon. Then it was windy and smoky all day. We stayed inside a lot. I did some work on the blog. Then I filled the pill bottles. For supper we had grilled chicken, rice, mixed vegetables and berries.

It's smoky!

3-Mon-We were up at 7:30 today. We had our regular breakfast and got dressed and made the bed. Then we went on our walk and completed our chores. Steve worked on the slide topper. Kelly got here about 11:30. She ate lunch and we helped her put in the new post for the handicap sign. Steve did a lot of the digging, mostly by hand, because there are so many rocks here. When that was finished, Steve and Kelly put on the slide topper. After Kelly left we rested. We went to town and had pizza at Rosa’s.

Three Bucks we saw on our walk 

This is the post Steve dug out. This end with the nails was at the bottom, which made it much harder to get out of the ground!

4-Tue-We were up at 8 ish. We did all the regular things. We checked the bathroom and it did not need anything. We then took a short walk. When we finished walking, we gathered up the trash and laundry. We finished that little job and were back home about 12:30. We ate leftover pizza and watched some tv and relaxed. We drove to Horseshoe Lake this evening and had a protein shake for supper.

5-Wed-Again we were up at 8:00. We completed all our routine things. We sat outside and Steve was working on the slide topper roller. We went inside for lunch and watched some TV. We went back outside from 5:30 to 6:30. Steve kept working on the roller for the slide topper. Then I fixed supper, which was cube steak, home fries, green beans and berries. 

6-Thu-We got up at 7:45. After breakfast we got all the routine things done. I sat outside with the dogs and Steve worked on re-leveling the RV. I worked on trying to get the pictures from my phone onto my laptop. I did not have any luck. I really need a good wifi signal! We watched some TV and took it easy in the afternoon. The Game Warden was here this evening. I fixed eggs  and Canadian Bacon for supper. We had berries and a fiber one brownie for dessert. 

Someone taped a sign on our sign, and it pulled off some of the printing.

7-Fri-We were up at 7:45 and completed our regular chores. We left for Kalispell about 9:45. We went to Bish’s for a light bulb for our porch light. They were so nice, they did not even charge us for it. Then we went to REI where I got new shoes. Then we got supplies at Walmart. After that we stopped at Tractor Supply to get some overalls for Steve. We were home by 1:00. We put away the groceries and had some lunch and relaxed. I made us hamburgers, beans and chips for supper. We always eat berries for our dessert.

It was smoky on our way to Kalispell

8-Sat-We were up by 8:00 this morning. We had our breakfast and got dressed and made the bed. The volunteers were here at 9:00 to pick up trash around the shoreline. It’s called shore cleanup day. We went for our walk and did our chores. Tony P was here at 10:00 AM. He installed two signs regarding Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). The volunteers helped him dig one of the holes for a post. He put the other sign on a post we already had a sign on. Steve worked on a post and gravel for the steps. I sat outside with the dogs. Then I walked Poopsie along the north beach. Most days she does not want to walk, today she did. She loves getting in the water by the shoreline. Later in the afternoon, Tony’s parents came out and looked at our new pickup. They are trying to decide between a mid-sized pickup and an SUV. We showed off our pickup and I think they liked it. We had chicken, corn on the cob and berries for supper.

9-Sun-We got up about 9 AM today. We had breakfast, made the bed, got dressed. Then we walked around the loop road. Kelly was here at 10 AM. Then we did chores and sat outside. Steve and Kelly re-did the install on the slide topper. We sat outside and visited til about 12:30. Then we had lunch. I monitored the parking lot about 3-4 times. On one of the trips, I found 3 dead fish in the grassy area by the outdoor toilet. Steve & I got them picked up to haul off. After supper we drove Foothill Road and got a picture of a house for sale. It's a two bedroom on five acres. A week of so later I called them and they want $500,000 for it.

Someone wasted these fish and we had to haul them off.

Smoke makes for interesting pictures!

10-Mon-We got up about 8:00 this morning. I tried to call Hazel but did not get an answer. The electricity was off when we got up. We had breakfast and got dressed. We decided to start the generator. The electricity came back on pretty quick. Then we took a walk and did our chores. We sat outside for awhile. Steve did some weed eating down by the cones in the parking lot. We had lunch. Then we hauled off our trash and watched a little TV. Steve worked on the cargo slide in the pickup. For supper we had turkey kielbasa, home fries, berries..

11-Tue-We got up at 8 AM again. We did all the routine things this morning and sat outside a while. Steve worked on his cargo glide. We went inside for lunch and a little TV. I paid some bills. I helped Steve with the cargo glide. He took everything out of the pickup, took off the topper and totally removed the cargo glide. He straightened some bar on the underneath side of it. And then we re-installed it. Now it will stop properly when we pull it out. About 4:00 we went to town and got some gas and groceries at Bigfork. I made chili for supper.

12-Wed-We got up a little later today about 8:45. We did all the usual things. We walked around the loop and did our chores. Tony and Kelly were here about noon to 1:00. They brought out paint to re-paint the shed. That is one of Kelly’s projects this summer. Tony also told us that the sheriff’s  K9 search and rescue group would be here for training. They were here until about 5 PM. We had chili nachos for supper. 

13-Thu-We were up at 7:45 today. We did our regular stuff. We checked the bathroom and it was fine. We were able to leave about 9:30 for Kalispell. We went to Costco and Walmart and got home by 12:15. We put all our stuff away and then had some lunch. We walked around the circle. We watched some TV and there was a little rain showers about 3:00. I made sloppy joes and we had salad and chips with them.

14-Fri-We were up by 7:45. It was a pretty routine morning. It did sprinkle about 10 AM. Then it rained until 3 PM. So, we were inside most of the day. We went to town later to pick up the mail. I made cube steak, corn on the cob and salad for supper. 

15-Sat-We were up at 8:00. We had our breakfast and walked. Then we did our chores. When we finished we sat outside. Tony was here about 10:30 and left a power washer and ladder for Kelly to use on the shed. He stayed about 30 minutes. We had a fire going and music. I finished my book. It was a nice morning. I made grilled chicken, rice, mixed vegetables and berries for supper. 

We have fog this morning!

Yes, they still water ski even if it is foggy and chilly!

Fog!

July 16-31, 2026 Day by Day

16-Thu-We made it up at 8:00 today and we completed the chores and our walk. Then we got around loaded the trash. We dropped it off at the container site and went to Walmart in Kalispell. We got home about 1:00 PM and unloaded all the stuff. Then we had lunch. Kristi and John swam in the lake. It got up to 90 ° today. That is pretty hot for this part of Montana! Steve got the Blackstone grill out and Kristi cooked fajita chicken and I cut up peppers and onions to add. So we had fajitas, chips and berries for supper.

17-Fri-We got up at 8 AM and had breakfast. After we walked and completed the chores, we went to lunch at Echo Lake Cafe.Then I drove everyone down to Finley Point State Park (the south end of Flathead Lake). It is a slow, curvy drive at 45 mph. We got back to the RV at 4:00. We hung out. Kristi and John swam a bit. Since we had a big lunch, we told everyone they were on their own for supper. Steve made us a fire and we had s’mores. They were good, and we barely got done having them when the wind came up strong. So we gathered everything up and went inside. It got up to 91° today for awhile. 

Finley Point State Park, Montana

18-Sat-We were up at 8 this morning. We had breakfast and got dressed. We walked and did our chores. We hung out for awhile and then left for Kalispell about 11:15. We decided to eat before getting Kristi and John to the airport. We arrived at the Knead Cafe about Noon and waited to get seated about 30 minutes. We all ended up having breakfast items. The food was good, about the same price as Echo Lake Cafe, but smaller portions. We were finished by 1:30. Then we drove Kristi & John to the airport. We got home about 2:15 PM and rested. I think Steve and I were not hungry and did not eat much for supper.

19-Sun-We got up about 8:45. We were tired. After breakfast we walked and did our chores. Then we putzed outside a bit. Kelly was here about 2 hours. We had lunch. I ate leftover fajitas, Kelly had her lunch and we shared chips and watermelon with her. Some of the boat volunteers were here. We were busy but not packed. Supper was a protein shake and a protein bar and berries.

20-Mon-We were up at 8:30 (me), I think Steve got up early! We had breakfast and got dressed. We only took a short walk. It is supposed to be overcast and a little cooler today. So we decided to tackle the laundry today. But we were a bit discombobulated because we forgot our laundry soap. So I had to go to Harvest Food and get the soap, Spray n Wash and Bounce. We also hauled off the trash. We completed the laundry about 12:15. I went to the drugstore for a thumb stabilizer. It is helping my thumb feel better. We got back to the RV and put away the laundry and had some lunch.Then we watched TV and vegetated. I made turkey bacon and eggs for supper.

21-Tue-It was a pretty routine day. We did weed eating out by the road and outside the gate. We finished that about 10:30 AM. Then Steve vacuumed his pickup. We had lunch and the afternoon was easy. I fixed chili for supper.

Beautiful  Night

22-Wed-I was up at 8ish. We had breakfast and made the bed. Then we walked and did the chores. I worked on the blog. Kelly was hear about two hours. We had a big group in a van. For supper we had chili nachos and berries for supper.

The kids that came out of the van scattered all over in the grassy area of the parking lot.

The came out of here and it looked like they were going to take over! LOL

23-Thu-We completed our morning routine. Then we decided to go to Walmart. First we went to the new Costco for gas. We finished these two thing and got home by 1:00. We put away all our supplies. Then I paid some bills. Next we watched TV. I made hamburgers for supper.

24-Fri-I was up at 8:30. We got around and walked and did our chores. Then we sat outside. I made hot turkey and cheese sandwiches for lunch. We went to town to pick up a package at UPS. We let the dogs ride along. They have to sit in the back seat in the new pickup because the console is in the way. When we got back home we watched TV. I worked on the blog. For supper we had a protein shake and protein bar. Then we finished with berries.  91°

The moon is almost full.

25-Sat-We were up at 7:00 this morning. We walked and completed our regular chores. Then we did some weed eating. we sat outside when we finished. We saw a deer on our walk. I monitored the parking lot at 2:00 and 4:00. We watched some old movies (Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes) this afternoon. About 8:15 PM we heard a kerfuffle in the parking lot. We went out and kept the parties separated. We did not have to call the sheriff. I sent our boss a text to update him on the fuss. For supper i fixed Canadian bacon, eggs, toast and berries. 90°

We see deer almost daily on our walks.

The Ospreys on the nest

In the parking lot looking off to the right (northeast)

The moon is not quite above the trees at 10:05 PM

26-Sun-We were up at 7:45. We did all the regular things. Then we also drug the water hose over to the pit toilet and washed the floor. We sat outside til 10:30. I tried to get the pictures from the iCloud uploaded to the laptop. I was not successful. Kelly was here from 12:30 until almost 3:00. We watched TV and monitored the lot. Supper was turkey bacon, eggs, toast and berries. 

27-Mon-We were up at 8:00. We completed all the normal things. then Steve took the RV off the jack stands and we moved it forward a little bit. He tried to work on the slide topper. Kelly was here at 11:30. We had some lunch. She helped us get the topper on the roof side. But the other side would not go into the groove. So the project is on hold til next week. We hauled off the trash today and also ran into the grocery store.  For supper I made sloppy joes, chips and berries.

Waterfowl

28-Tue-We got up at 7:45 and had our breakfast. Then we got ready and walked and completed our chores. Steve worked on the slide topper. He had to put a different cord that fits into the groove. I sat outside and assisted him when needed. We watched some TV and rested in the afternoon. it was 89° at 6 PM. For supper I made sausage hasbrown casserole and we had berries for dessert.

29-Wed-We got up about 8:15. We did our regular things. Then I sat outside with the dogs while Steve worked on the slide roller. Then we snacked for lunch and watched some TV. It was very busy here at the lake today. Kind of weird for a Wednesday. we sat outside again. Later we watched TV. Supper was a turkey cheese sandwich, chips and berries.

30-Thu-We were up at 7:45. Then we had our breakfast, made the bed and got dressed. The bathroom did not need cleaned. We had a nice walk and then we were off to Kalispell. We went to Target to get a few items and then on to Walmart for our supplies. We were home by 12:30. We put away our items and had lunch. Then we watched TV and relaxed. I had a short nap. It got to 89° today. For supper i fixed grilled chicken, corn on the cob and romaine salad. Then we had a Fiber One brownie and berries for dessert. 

31-Fri-We were up at 8ish. We completed our routine things. Steve worked on the slide topper until 12:30 or 1:00. I helped where I could. We had snacks for lunch. I paid two bills and caught up the checkbooks. I worked on the blog pictures. I checked the parking lot about four times this afternoon. It was 90° at 6 PM. Supper was a turkey cheese grilled sandwich, chips and berries. I keep the cooking pretty simple in the summer, especially if the weather is hot!

Another bus load of kids. They had their permit for a group of 30 and they parked outside the gate so as not to take up all the parking lot. This was a very nice group.

July 1 - 15, 2026 The Holiday Season Kicks In and We Have Company!

1-Wed-Today we did all our routine things and then we were on our way to Walmart. They are remodeling the Kalispell Walmart. So it is like a scavenger hunt trying to find the products you need. We were back at the RV by 11. We put away our groceries and had some lunch. Then we sat outside. Later we went and picked up some more rocks to put by the side of the steps that Steve built. For supper I fixed chicken, pineapple, and pepper in foil pouches on the grill along with corn on the cob and then berries and a fiber one brownie for dessert. 

Canola

Steps to the lake from our site

2-Thu-We completed our routine things this morning. I monitored the dock and we kept the dogs outside. Steve worked on the gate where our perimeter rope is. We had some lunch and then our boss Tony was here and stayed about 45 minutes. Steve worked on the slide topper material. He is trying to get the wrinkles out of it. He also sprayed the weeds around the RV. For supper we had a hamburger with chips and some berries. We also noticed that the dock is way under water. We had not noticed in time to tell Tony when he was here. So I called him and he is going to try to swing by in the morning to pull it out before he drives to Thompson Falls. 

Squirrel

I think this boat is a beautiful color!

Dock under water!

3-Fri-Oh my, we got up late, about 9:00. Tony arrived as we were trying to eat breakfast. He came to pull the dock out and we weren’t even dressed. So Steve hurried around and went to assist. I got dressed and fixed my hair. Then we walked and did the chores. We sat outside some this morning. Marc, the boat volunteer was here from 3 - 4 and we visited with him. I monitored the lot. The game warden was here from 5:30 to 8:30. For supper we had eggs, Canadian bacon and toast.

4-Sat-Happy 4th of July! We were up about 7:45. We completed the morning routine . Then we monitored the parking lot from 11:30 to 2:30 pretty frequently. We had a little lunch. Tony, our boss was here about 30 minutes. It was busy most of the day, but nothing crazy! The Game Warden was here again in the evening. I made sloppy joes, and we had chips and berries also. The fireworks lasted from 11 to Midnight or longer. I had trouble getting to sleep. I am glad I am not in a war zone, because the fireworks almost sent me over the moon!

The calm before the fireworks!

5-Sun-I got up about 8 and Steve was up at 6. We had our breakfast and then got dressed. Then we walked the loop road. We did our chores and found a fireworks mess in the parking lot. Fireworks are not allowed at fishing access sites. So we were a little unhappy to find the  remnants. It took a while to get the mess mostly cleaned up. Kelly (the seasonal worker) was here and we visited with her. I checked the parking lot. Kelly brought us a Huckleberry Bear Claw, which was yummy. About 6:30 three sheriffs drove in and they were looking for a girl in an orange bathing suit. They said someone called them and said a young girl was going around asking people if they knew where her mother was. Well none of us found anybody who had seen her, so I guess she found her mom. I let the boss know about it.

6-Mon-Another routine morning. I sat outside with the dogs, while Steve worked on cleaning the carpet in the RV. Then I mopped the tile part of the floor. I also took a nap later. Steve worked on a window shade over the couch. I made hamburger hashbrown casserole and then we had berries with the other huckleberry bear claw.

7-Tue-We were up about 8 and completed our chores. Then we gathered up the laundry and loaded it in the pickup. We were finished by 12:30. We stopped at Harvest Food for a few items. Then we returned to the RV. Kelly was here from 1 to 3. We watched TV and put away our clothes. Supper was leftovers.

8-Wed-We were up at 7:45 and completed our usual tasks. Then we mowed and did weed eating down by the parking lot. It looks like a park. We finished that about 10 AM. We rested and drank water. After lunch we went to town to mail a check to the guy who mows our yard at home. We also hauled off the trash. For supper I fixed chicken, rice, mixed veggies and berries for dessert. 

The path to the pit toilet!

It looks like a park!

It's looking good around the sign!

My phone identifies this as Bird's-foot tree foil!

9-Thu-We were up at 8:00 and got around and completed our chores. We left at 10:30 and headed to Kalispell. We stopped at Tractor Supply but could not find any overalls for Steve that were the correct size. Then we went to Walmart. It is still a big mess. It is very hard to find stuff. They have moved everything around in the store. Also many shelves are empty. Anyway we got what we could and headed home. We put away our groceries and rested and relaxed. We were tired. Supper was turkey kielbasa, potatoes, salad and berries.

10-Fri-We got up and around pretty good this morning. I talked to Marsha, In addition to our regular chores we did weed eating on the roadside outside the gate. After lunch I paid some bills. We did a little more weed eating around the RV and then rested. I did have to run some kids off the dock about 3 -4 times. For supper we had grilled chicken, corn on the cob, salad and berries. It was 88 degrees at 6:15. Summer has arrived!

11-Sat-We completed our morning routine. Then I monitored the parking lot. We got around and left to go to the airport about 4 PM. We drove the pickup through the carwash ($16). then we went to the airport to pick up Kristi & John. They arrived on time and we went to eat at Casa Mexico. The food was good and so was the service. We got back to the RV and got them situated and relaxed.

A red bus from Glacier NP at the Kalispell Airport!

By the way, Glacier International Airport is beautiful with awesome views and very easy to navigate!

12-Sun-We were up at 8 and had breakfast. We walked and did our chores. We monitored the parking lot. Everybody kind of took it easy. Kelly was here about two hours. I drove us all up to Noisy Creek, so John and Kristi could check it out. We had supper at Flathead Brewing Company in Bigfork. 

This one is a buck!

Noisy Creek!

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13-Mon-We were up about 8 this morning. We completed our routine tasks. Then we went to Lone Pine State Park. Kristi drove there. We left about 10:30. It takes about 30 minutes to get there. We toured their visitor center and hiked to the viewpoints. Steve & I were tired after going  uphill! I drove on the return trip and showed them Somers State Park and Sportsmen's Fishing Access site. We got back to the RV about 1:30 and Kelly was here. We watched TV and then went to town for supper at Rosa’s Pizza.

Kalispell in the valley. Taken from the viewpoint at Lone Pine State Park

Flowers

A big duck floatie!

14-Tue-We were up at 7:45. We got dressed and made our bed. Then we quickly cleaned the bathroom and got around. We left for Glacier National Park at 8:45 AM. The dogs went with us on this excursion, because it took most of the day. We stopped at Woody’s for ice and a few more snacks. We arrived at Glacier and waited at the entrance kiosk about 10 minutes. Then we drove the Going to The Sun Road. Steve did all the driving today. We were not able to get a parking place at Logan’s Pass on our way up. We did get to stop at the boardwalk for Kristi and John to see the mountain goats. Then we kept driving east. We stopped at Rising Sun picnic area and had a snack and a little walk. Then we drove west on the Going to the Sun Road. It started raining and was very misty on our way back. We got back to the RV about 5 or 6. We were all tired. We went to the A bar for supper.

Kristi & John

Steve & Mary

This reminds me of cold weather!

For the great grandaughter!

15-Wed-We got up a little later today (9:00). After getting our chores done, we sat outside a while. Later Kelly was here from 11:30 to 1:00. Then we had snacks for lunch. Later Kristi and I went to Bigfork and did some shopping downtown. We also picked up more groceries and got gas for the pickup. Steve started a fire for us and we made hamburgers on the grill. So we had cheeseburgers and chips for supper.

Sunset