May 26 - May 28 Getting Set Up

May 26, Wed

Well our morning routine includes Breakfast, Walk, chores. Then we did a little inventory of the supplies in the shed and let our boss know what we needed. Soon Tony Powell came down and brought our requested supplies and had us sign our volunteer papers. Steve showed him the signs  (No Fireworks and No jumping off the Dock) to see if he approved. He liked them. Tony also helped us move the picnic table. We ate leftover pizza for lunch. The fire pit area had big logs from winter cleanup in the way. So we moved them with the help of the pickup and tow rope. Next we got our mat down and other stuff set up. We ran into town for weedeater gas and a few other items. That about finished our day.

Before

After

I love these flowers!

May 27, The

We slept in today -it was 9:30 before we got up. We walked the dogs and did our chores. Our next project was to head to Kalispell and go to the RV dealer for a new thermostat for the RV heater. Also I need to go to Walmart and get one of the medications that Great Falls did not have. Of course we also  had to buy groceries and supplies. Sometimes getting medicine on the road is a little challenging. Late this evening about 10:15 I heard noise at the dock. I went down to investigate and found a man pumping water out of the lake into a 1,000 gallon tank. I asked him if he had a permit. He said no and I gave him our boss’s card to see if this was an OK thing to do. 

May 28, Fri

It as chilly most of the day. It was 46-56 and windy at times. After breakfast we called the boss  and let him know about the guy who was pumping water out of the lake. Later i took a nap and Steve worked on the furnace again. There is still something not right. This evening we took a short drive and saw 3—4 deer. The game warden came by about 7:00.

Friday, September 1, 2017

I wished Pam & JC a Happy Anniversary. We walked our dogs and almost got mowed down by two kids coming downhill on the bike/walk path at about 40 mph on their bikes! They do NOT read the sign that says bikes are to yield to pedestrians! They are having too much fun going fast! Plus they probably don't know the meaning of "yield or pedestrian". We survived!

Our Campsite and Buster being calm. Then we left our dogs in the RV and went to tour Fort Clatsop. I flashed my new Senior Park Pass and we got in free (saved $10), Woo Hoo!

We started out at the fort and looked around a little, then they had a talk on the Kentucky Long Rifle by a Ranger - who told a great story.

Next we hiked toward the place we walked yesterday with another Ranger and she told us some Native American stories. She was a good story teller. Great information.

We returned to the fort and checked the visitor center exhibits and talked to another Ranger about fur. We saw his display. He had mink, ermine, sea otters, beaver, red fox, wolf, bobcat, cougar, elk, black bear, badger, skunk, and coyote pelts all on display! He discussed how they were prepared and tanned in early days. I have no earthly idea why I didn't get pictures of him and the pelts. I think it was too shadowy under his shade tent. In case it isn't obvious, I love the history of the Lewis and Clark expedition. If you have never pondered it, read the book by Steven Ambrose. The journey and exploration they undertook was enormous! Plus they were going into uncharted territory basically. They made many scientific discoveries, charted their findings and made maps that were highly accurate. The total undertaking from provisioning to the journey and all their findings always stirs my imagination. Then we went back to the RV. Later after resting we went to the north end of the park where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean and walked the dogs. This is an amazing sight! This area was mostly deserted as it was almost dark. I think it was too dark to take pictures - I don't have any. There was a nice wooden, elevated, walkway out to a bird blind that we enjoyed. And just listening to the waves crash, and the water move is awesome. It was a lovely day and evening.