August 16 - 31, 2026 Celebrating my Birthday and Things Are Starting to Wind Down

16-Sun-We were up at 8 ish. We did all the same things this morning. After we completed our chores we sat outside. Kelly was here to paint the shed. She power washed it and then started painting it with primer. She ran out of primer. We sat outside most of the morning. Steve vacuumed some of the RV bins on the drivers side. Another nice day in a place close to paradise. Supper was Canadian bacon, eggs, toast and berries. 

Ready for volunteer work

Quite a setup here.

17-Mon-We had breakfast after getting up about 8:30. We walked to the mailboxes on La Brant. The bathroom checkout OK - so nothing needed there. We loaded the trash and the laundry and set off to town. After we finished the laundry we stopped at Harvest Foods in Bigfork and picked up  a few things. Then it was back to the RV. I bought some fresh strawberries and Angel Food cake and we shared them with Kelly when we got back to the RV (she has a birthday coming up soon). She had been working on painting the shed.

It getting dark a little earlier. Beautiful sky tonight at 8:45 PM

18-Tue-We got up a little later today, 8:45. We had breakfast and then took a walk. We did our chores. We sat outside for a while. Then we walked the north beach so Poopsie could enjoy a little walk. Kelly was here at 12:30, she painted more on the shed. We were in and out of the RV. I paid some bills. Then I changed my Amazon password because someone was trying to get in on my account. The sewer alarm went off last night and I remember today to call our boss Tony and let him know. For supper we had turkey kielbasa, home fries and berries.

The sewer alarm is glowing red!

Moon with reflection over Echo Lake

19-Wed-We got up and did all the routine things. The bathroom was good and we just picked up the trash in the parking lot. We left at 10 AM and I drove us to Ashley Lake, MT. It is about 20 miles west of Kalispell, but it took us about an hour or so to drive there. Some of the drive was on gravel roads. We toured around it and the dogs enjoyed our little adventure. We got back to the RV about 2 PM. It was busy, several people were here kayaking, and swimming, and fishing.We let them do their thing! We had hamburgers, home fries and berries for supper.

Ashley Lake

An old cabin we saw on our way back to town (near Kila, MT)

Turtle at Smith Lake, Montana Fishing Access site

20-Thu-We got up and did our routine things. Then we walked around the loop. We picked up trash in the parking lot and cleaned the bathroom. Then we went to Walmart and arrived back about 1:30 or so. We put our stuff away and watched TV. It was 90° at 6:45. We have had a pretty warm spell here lately. The mornings are cool though and that usually lasts til about 1:00 PM. Supper was chicken with pineapple and red pepper, corn on the cob, berries and a Fiber One Brownie.

How about that reflection in the water?

21-Fri-We were up at 8:00 to do all our regular things. We sat outside  until 11 AM. Then we watched TV and had some lunch. Buster did not feel too good. He hurt it left hind leg coming up the steps in the RV. We watched TV and Listened to a presentation on Multiple Sclerosis. For supper we had chicken, mixed vegetables, romaine lettuce and berries.

22-Sat-It was raining lightly when we got up. We had breakfast and got around. We cut our walk short because Buster was limping. Then we did our chores and sat outside enjoying the morning. Later we watched TV and monitored the lot. Someone knocked out a trailer light - so we went to investigate. But we talked to the guy who did it and he had left a note about the accident. Supper was taco salad, chips and berries.

23-Sun-It rained earlier this morning and so we didn’t get up until 9:00. Then we had breakfast, got dressed and made the bed. We walked and again cut it short because Buster is still limping. We sat outside until almost 2:00 PM. Steve dumped our tanks today. Later we took another short walk and monitored the lot. Supper was Canadian bacon, eggs, toast and berries. 

24-Mon-We got up at 8:30 again and had breakfast. Then we got dressed and went on a short walk because Buster is still having a little trouble with his leg. Then we checked the bathroom and gathered the trash and laundry. We loaded it up about 10:30 and finished by 12:30.Kelly was here and we sat outside for awhile. We watched Judge Judy. We had washed our bedding and so we re-made the bed and put away our clothes.

Kids here with no adults or lifejackets.

A deer checking us out!

Two deer watching us and hiding in the grass

25-Tue-We were up at 8:00 today. We did all the regular things. Today would have been my sister Pam’s heavenly birthday. She would have been 82. She passed away last May before here 81st birthday. After doing the chores, we putzed and sat outside. Then we watched some TV. We monitored the lot some. But today was not a busy day. Supper was hamburgers and home fries and berries. We heard about Dolly Parton dying  and that made me sad also!

I try not to take all these sunset pictures, but they are gorgeous!

26-Wed-Well! Today is my birthday! I am 71 years old. I think I will hold at 70! LOL. We got up at 8:00 and I read my cards and we had breakfast. Steve checked the bathroom and it did not need anything. We loaded our drinks and snacks and the dogs. Today we are driving to Polebridge, Montana to celebrate my birthday! We got up there about 11:30 and the road was pretty good. When we got to Polebridge, we let the dogs walk a bit and gave them some water. Then we went into the Polebridge Mercantile and bought our treats, Huckleberry Bearclaws and cookies. Then we drove in to Glacier  National Park. We took a few pictures. and then started home. I drove part of the way home. Then we went into town and picked up a package at the UPS store. We also drove the pickup through the car wash. Then we went to the RV. We rested a bit and later we went to town and ate at Pro y plata ( Gold and Silver). They had great salsa and chips, but the tortillas were a little thick for my liking.

Of course we saw deer on our walk, but we also saw this fox!

Steve & I ready for our excursion

Buster and Poopsie love riding in the new pickup!

Deer and its reflection inside Glacier NP

Can you imagine living out here miles from anywhere! No grocery store nearby, no phone. Just you and your labor and the land.

The beautiful Flathead River

My excellent birthday treat! Huckleberry Bearclaw

27-Thu-We were up at 8:30. It sprinkled a little bit on our walk. We checked the bathroom and it was fine. We left for Kalispell about 11is. We went to Costco and Steve bought me a new heavy duty Singer sewing machine! Yea! It was on sale. We plan to work on some quilts when we get home. Then it was on to Walmart. We got back to the RV about 2:00. Kelly came by and we gave her some treats from Polebridge Mercantile. Supper was port chops, rice, mixed vegetables and berries.

28-Fri-We were up at 8 ish We did all the regular things. Then we did some weed eating at the triangle near the entrance gate. I talked to my sister Marsha. Steve worked on re-leveling the RV again! Supper was grilled chicken, corn on the cob, salad, berries. 

29-Sat-Today we got up at 8:30. After breakfast we walked and did our chores. Tony, our boss was here from 10:30 to 11:15 or so. Steve painted his steps and I read my book. We were not too busy today. Supper was turkey kielbasa, home fries, salad and berries.

30-Sun-We did not get up until 9:00 today!. It was cool and rainy. After breakfast I read a book and Steve trimmed his beard. Kelly was here about 12:30 and stayed til about 2:45. It was chilly and we had very few visitors. I got my electric blanket to wrap up in while we sat outside. It was like 55°! I talked to my sister Marsha. I made chili for supper. After supper we walked the loop and had a fire! Buster has improved and our walks have been better the last few days. 

Nice fire tonight!

31-Mon-We got up at 8:30 and had breakfast. Then we got dressed and made the bed. I fixed my hair and we walked. I wore my sweatshirt. We did chores and finished by about 10:30. We came inside  and I worked on this blog and we watched some TV. Then I re-checked the bathroom. Then we sat outside for our lunch. The dogs enjoyed the time. It was sunny and 70°, absolutely beautiful!