June 1- 15, 2026 Getting Into the Swing of Things Here at Echo Lake

1-Mon-We were up at 7:30. After eating breakfast and getting dressed, we walked the dogs around the circle. Next we left for Walmart about 9:20. On our way we saw four deer. Kelly dropped off several life jackets for our loaner program. We got back to the RV by 12:15. We unloaded everything and then watched TV. We rested and relaxed most of the rest of the day. Supper was chicken soup, crackers and berries. 

2-Tue-We were up at 8:00. We did our chores then put out cones by the rocks in the parking lot on the outbound road. People have a tendency to cut the corner short and have problems at the rocks. Kelly was here and then Tony came down. He cut the tree that was blocking Echo Lake Loop Road. I think he wanted out of the office. Steve installed the battery disconnect in the pickup. We put out nine new life jackets. Supper was leftover soup.

Wild Flowers

Tony, left and Kelly. Tony cut that tree out of the road.

Wildflowers

Loaner Lifejackets

3-Wed-We were up about 8:00 today. We did our usual routine. Sydney and Seth were here - they sprayed for weeds. The game warden came out and put the buoy out in the lake for the no wake zone. Steve put jack stands under the RV. We also did weed eating in the morning. We finished our stuff and watched TV and rested. I talked to my sister a long time today. We had hamburgers, french fries and berries for supper. 

4-Thu-We were up at 8:00 this morning. We just walked around the parking lot circle this morning. Steve was waiting for a tele-health visit regarding his back procedure. When that was over, we did weed eating. Next was lunch and relaxation time. Later we hauled off the trash and bought some flowers to put in a pot. Supper was pizza and berries. 

The flower arrangement we made

5-Fri-Another routine day. We had breakfast, did our walk and chores. After eating leftover pizza for lunch we mowed and did some weed eating. 

Wild Roses

6-Sat-We were up about 8:00 AM. We did the chores. Our parking lot was full at 9:30 AM. There was also about 9 cars parked outside the gate. We did make a run to town to haul off the trash. Then we had to go to Sliter's, the UPS store and grocery store. We got back to the RV and Steve installed the headlight switch in the RV. We watched some TV and relaxed. The dust control people were here and put down more chemical for that. Supper was chicken , home fries, romaine lettuce and berries. 

The parking lot is full

More dust control was applied!

Geese

7-Sun-It was pretty routine day here. It rained a lot. We even had some small hail. The temperature was 46-50°, Weather like this does not lend itself to boating, so we were not too busy today. Kelly was here part of the afternoon. Today was my sister Nancy’s heavenly birthday. She would have been 76. She passed away in 2018 unexpectedly. I still miss her. 

For supper I made turkey bacon, eggs, sourdough toast and berries. 

Sundown

8-Mon-It was about 8:30 when I got up today. We did all the regular things. We were sitting inside the RV and a grader and truck from Flathead County pulled into the parking lot. I went to check them out and found they were just taking a break. We left about 11 and hauled off the trash. Then we went on to Kalispell to shop at Tractor Supply ( overalls for Steve) and Dunham Sporting Goods store. We also went to Walmart for supplies. We got home and put away our stuff. Then we had a snack and relaxed. I might have taken a short nap. For supper I fixed Hamburger Helper. 

Flathead County Equipment

Osprey 

Wild Roses

More Wildflowers

9-Tue-We were up and had our breakfast about 8:30. We watched TV til 11ish. It was chilly and rainy today. We checked the bathroom and it was fine. I worked on my blog and we watched TV. Supper was leftover.

10-Wed-We got up about 8:45 today. It was chilly and rainy. We got dressed and got the dogs outside. Then we gathered up the laundry and went to town. We were back to the RV by 1:00. We put away the laundry and had some lunch. We walked the dogs again. For supper I fixed grilled chicken, corn, salad and berries. 

Water is over the dock.

Deer

11-Thu-I got up late today about 9:15. Steve was up at 7:00. We completed our routine morning tasks and took a short walk. Kelly was here and stayed almost two hours. We had a snack and Tony showed up about 30 minutes after Kelly left. He pulled out the dock and left us some 4x4 posts. Steve is going to use them to build steps down to the lake from our site. Supper was turkey kielbasa, home fries, and berries for dessert.

 

It's so pretty out here!

12-Fri-It was a sunny morning and the afternoon was overcast. Steve and I walked around the loop after breakfast. Marsha (my sister in NJ) had an EGD and there was no need for dilation of her esophagus. We did our chores and mowed and weed eated out on the road. After lunch it was overcast and breezy. It rained some. The temperature was 59°. The electricity was out for about 45 minutes this evening. We were glad it came back on quickly! We had cube steak, potatoes, salad and berries for supper.

13-Sat-We completed our morning ritual. After checking the bathroom we walked the loop. Then we sat outside for a bit with the dogs. The mornings here are pretty peaceful. We did some more weed eating by the side of the road. Then Steve sawed down a big brushy plant by the sign. We finished by 11:45. Steve worked on the window shade by the couch. Supper was turkey bacon, eggs, toast, berries.

14-Sun-Well today was pretty much a repeat of yesterday. We trimmed more weeds and Steve took down another big bushy weed on the DNRC side. About 2:30 there was a boat jam out in the parking lot. They finally got unjammed and got on their way. Supper was a turkey burger, rice and mixed vegetables. 

15-Mon-We got up at 7:45. We completed all our chores. Then we loaded the trash and hauled if off. We also went to the post office. The next stop was Walmart and we were back home by 1:15. We put away all our stuff and had a snack. The rest of the day was a bust. Supper was Hamburgers, Ranch Style Beans, salad and berries.

View of the mountains from the trash container site

Sunset at Echo Lake

March 1 - 15, 2025

1-Sat-It was a nice day today. After completing the morning chores we picked up the mail and stopped at Homeland. Later we cleaned our grill and played some corn hole. Supper was grilled turkey burgers, fries, salad and berries

2-Sun-We left for El Reno about 9:30 this morning. Steve is going to try to work on Austyn's car and get it going. Sky help him and then we took Austyn, Sky, Logan, Cielo and Mariana to Chelino’s for a late lunch. We were home by 4:30 PM.  

3-Mon-We watched some TV and then got to work doing our laundry. Steve cleaned the windows in our bedroom. These were the main projects for the day. We ate pork chops, french fries, cabbage and berries for supper.

4-Tue-Our dog poopsie had an unsettled night. We both took showers to wake us up. Steve cleaned windows in the front room. I paid bills and worked on the blog. It was windy today. We went to eat at La Macarena, but they were closed due to trouble with their gas line. So a change of plans - we went to Boomerang with Linda and Hazel. 

5-Wed-The main project today was getting the hood of the RV off.  Steve has to use some JB weld to re-attach the hinge that keeps the hood attached. I helped him by handing tools and holding item as needed. Then we worked on getting the window screens back on. There was one in the bedroom, two in the computer room, one in the sewing room and one in the kitchen. Finally we were finished. We did some before lunch and some after. It was windy in the morning but better in the afternoon. Supper was chicken vegetable soup. 

6-Thu-We went to O’Reilly’s for JB Weld for the RV hood. Then we were off to Stillwater for gas and groceries. We got home and put all the stuff away. After lunch Steve put the goop together and put the hinge on the RV. Now it has to set up before we attach the hood to the hinge.

7-Fri-Today we went to Bartlesville to see Pam and JC. We visited with JC. Pam slept most of the time. Paige, Rachel and Knox came over. We got home about 5:30 PM. I fixed us turkey burgers, french fries and berries. 

8-Sat-We started out with breakfast and a little TV. Then I worked on Mariana’s quilt. There was a break and then more quilt work. We went to La Macarena for Fajitas tonight. 

9-Sun-We putzed around for awhile this morning. Then we made the bed and got dressed. I worked on the quilt. Later it was a little more relaxation. We had scrambled eggs with Canadian bacon and cheese for our supper. 

10-Mon-We were up in good time this morning. We did laundry today and put the binding on the quilt today. Then we washed it. That was the final step to finish the quilt. I wanted to get it completed before we go on our trip. We had to order a part for the washing machine. Then Steve went to the chiropractor. His back has been bothering him a lot. Next we went to Stillwater and got new cushions for our outdoor swing. I also went to Hobby Lobby and got a birthday present for Hazel and there was a stop at Walmart for some items. We were home by 4:30. I renewed our KOA membership. We had pork roast, baked potatoes, salad and berries for supper. 

11-Tue-We made reservations for at Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina. In addition we updated Quicken and paid bills. I got Hazel’s present wrapped. We celebrated Hazel’s birthday at La Macarena.

Hazel celebrating birthday!

Cushions for the Swing

12-Wed-Today we got the RV out for an oil change. And then filled up the RV with gas. We tried to get some propane at Tractor Supply but their equipment failed so we only got about 5 gallons. 

13-Thu-We did all the routine things. We aired up the RV tires. Steve fixed the hood on the RV.  Then we checked the fluids on the RV. Steve also fixed the washer. We went to Linda’s shop, Homeland and the post office, then back home. Supper was cube steak, french fries, cabbage, berries.

Full Moon



14-Fri-We were up about 7:15 this morning. Steve went to the chiropractor. Then we picked up the mail and gassed up the pickup. We went through the car wash to get the pickup nice and clean. Then we let Steve rest his back. The guy texted us back about mowing the yard - that is good. It was very windy today. There were many wildfires around Oklahoma. There was a bad one at Stillwater, which is only 25 miles from us. Scary!

A few pictures of the burned area near Stillwater.

15-Sat-After getting around we started packing the RV. We washed some clothes. Steve cleaned the windows on the RV. Later we changed clothes and left for Stillwater. Tonight is a surprise birthday party for Hazel. We ate supper at Boomerang in Stillwater  with Linda and Wes. The Boomerang was near the event center. We had just sat down and Wes and Linda pulled in so they joined us. We had a good time at the birthday party.

Hazel

December 16 - 31, 2024 Celebrations: Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday Steve and Happy New Year!

16-Mon-We did all the morning things. Then it was back to tying the second quilt. We completed it! Next we sewed the binding on the quilts. Lunch was leftovers from last night. We got the binding sewed on both the quilts! I can’t believe they are both finished ! And before Christmas! WooHoo! 

Quilt #1

Poopsie likes the quilt

Quilt #2

17-Tue-Today Steve worked on fixing the fan actuator in my car. He didn’t really need my help but i did check on him from time to time. It was in a hard place to get to - under the glove compartment.I’m not sure what else I did. Tonight we ate at La Macarena with Linda and Hazel.

18-Wed-We got around and then went to the post office, bank and the Boomerang. We were getting  cash and gift cards for Christmas. When we got home we straitened the sewing room and clean up the bathroom. The guys showed up to put the metal rood on our big shed. Interestingly enough, we did not get notified that they we coming. 

This is Steve and an item we bought at the craft fair. It holds your soup bowl. We love them!

19-Thu-Today I did not feel good. Steve cleaned the stove and vacuumed cobwebs. We skipped lunch and went to Walmart for Christmas groceries. Then we got a frosty at Wendy’s. We got home and unloaded all the groceries. I went to Thorn’s and ordered flowers for Marsha & Tony and two other presents. I delivered the presents to Hazel and Linda. Then we went home and took it easy.

Decorations in Hazel's yard

20-Fri-We got up and around this morning. We were ready to leave for Bartlesville and got in the car and it said I had a low tire. So we tried to air it up at a machine for $1.25 (no free air anymore). That didn’t work, so we went back home and used our air compressor. It was about 11:00 AM when we left for Bartlesville. We arrived at Pam & JC’s house about 1:00 PM. Pam was very sleepy. We did go to Chili’s for lunch. Then we went to Paige’s house and I gave everyone their Christmas presents. We ate snacks for  supper.

21-Sat-We worked on more cleaning and straitening of the sewing room . I finished wrapping a few more presents. Steve replaced the water filter in the kitchen. Then we worked on Logan’s wedding pictures. We are going to make them a book of their wedding pictures on Shutterfly. We also watched football. Supper was Chicken Pot Pie and berries.

22-Sun-We watched football today. Later we took a walk. We ate leftovers for lunch. Then more football. We worked on the book of Logan’s wedding pictures. We ate breakfast for supper tonight.

23-Mon-Today was a busy for us. I started shampooing the carpet. We also worked on the laundry. Steve did the floor in the bathroom. I also paid a few bills. We watched the Green Bay packers win their game tonight. They beat the Saints. Supper was pizza!

24-Tue-I didn’t sleep good last night!. After breakfast I went to the Dollar Store, Linda’s, and the post office. Also we hit up Homeland, Shell (for gas the car)  and the cash machine. When we ran all our errands we went home and started cooking. We made cookies, pink party salad, breakfast casserole and other stuff for Christmas Day. We played some games before going out for supper. We all went to La Macarena. The dining out party was Me, Steve, Kristi & John, Austyn & Sky. We also decided to open all our presents tonight. 

Our Christmas Tree

Kristi & John in matching pajamas!

Steve with a Christmas Story(movie) bobblehead

Sky & Austyn

Steve & Austyn in matching overalls

25-Wed-Merry Christmas! First  we got the turkey breasts ready and into the oven. Then I fixed Green Bean Casserole, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy,Crescent Rolls. I also put out snacks - cheese & Crackers, Chex mix, cookies, etc. We ate our big meal about 1;00. It was yummy. Logan, Cielo and Mariana arrive about 3:00 PM and opened their presents. We showed Logan and Cielo the wedding picture book and they liked it. So I will order it soon. Everybody had to work Thursday - So they all had to go home. Steve & I just snacked for supper.

Kristi & Mariana

Cielo, Mariana, Logan

Mariana

Mariana & Logan

Mariana & baby doll

26-Thu-OK It was another routine day. I didn’t make any notes today. It was a rest and relaxation day.

27-Fri-I have a little bug running around in my head. I would like a different RV, maybe. So I got on the computer and looked around. We also worked on the RV heater. I went shopping to get Steve a birthday present. We also picked up the mail, went to the dollar store, Braum’s bank and Homeland. Then we watched some TV. Supper was Chicken Parmesan, baked potatoes, and berries.

My sister got us this mat. It says Welcome to Our Campsite, The Klingers.

28-Sat-Poor Steve, He woke up at 4:30 AM. I sent him back to bed after we had breakfast. We left at 10:30 for Yukon. We are celebrating Steve’s birthday today (a day early). We went to Kristi’s and then we all went to Hideaway for Pizza. Next we returned to Kristi’s and had cake and ice cream. Logan, John, and Cielo put together the swing we got for Kristi & John for Christmas. We enjoyed getting together with everyone again. The baby was so much fun. We left about 4 PM and stopped my McClain’s RV in OKC. We toured 2 RV’s. One had a bad floor and the other was brand new. So we did not buy anything!

John & Kristi, Mariana

Mariana, Cielo, Logan, Steve

Steve & I

Steve opening present

Cielo, Mariana, Steve - all wearing their overalls!

Kristi, Mariana & John in the new swing

Mariana taking it easy on the swing!

29-Sun-I was up early for me this morning  - 6:00AM! I slept in the chair some. Then we watched the Cowboys and Eagles. Dallas got beat. Then we watched Green Bay lose their game also. We had chili and tostitos for supper.

30-Mon-This morning we caught up watching the series “1929”. We are enjoying it. Then it was on to laundry. We also had trouble with our Amazon remote and fiddled with all the TV parts (TV, box, speaker bar, etc.) Steve put the RV heater cover back on and it was working Ok. Lunch was leftovers. We watched TV and had hamburgers and french fries tonight. 

31-Tue-I was up about 8 this morning. We had breakfast and some TV til 10 AM. Then we made our bed and got dressed. It was off to Walmart today to get groceries. Then we went back home and unloaded stuff and had lunch. Steve & I had our supper at La Macarena - just the two of us. Then we watched the New Year’s shows and saw the new year in!